Our residents began preparing for summer today! It was a lovely bright and warm day so we pulled out the spf 50 sunscreen and soaked up the rays. Out came the seed trays and we enjoyed an afternoon of sunbathing and planting seeds for the garden. So far we have tomatoes, strawberries, nasturtium, marigolds, morning glories and a few others. Fingers crossed for a warm and sunny season.

We started the morning with a selection of beautiful hymns to sing along to, in the afternoon we talked about special memories with our Mothers and then of becoming Mothers ourselves. We read poetry and ate delicious cupcakes with fresh fruits, we had lovely chocolates, and flowers were being delivered throughout the day, we had a wonderful day full of fun memories.

''I have chosen to swim 22 miles for Diabetes UK as a result of my nan being an insulin dependent diabetic and seeing how it has affected her life.

Nora celebrated her 106th Birthday, where she was presented a signed birthday letter from the entire Manchester United football Club, by Jane Clinch Home Manager for Gateford Hill Care Home, Jan Hemsworth, Deputy Home Manager and Lindsay Tanner, Hospitality Manager.

Nora has been an avid supporter of the club for many years.

In preparation for the Easter celebrations, we have been busy in Arts and Craft creating some wonderful Easter Bonnets.  The Easter bonnets will be displayed in reception and then returned to the residents on Easter Sunday when the Easter Bunnies will be delivering chocolate eggs.  The bonnets will be entered into our competition and judged before the Easter weekend, with winners announced and prizes given. 

Being creative is so good for your brain and overall wellness, Kents Hill has a varied Art Club at the home that is well attend.  This week the group were making their very own personalised canvas bags, there were some  beautiful designs by the end of the class.

We have really embraced the sunshine this week and had everyone out for cocktail making whilst soaking up the rays! It was lovely to get out and feel the warmth and enjoy a gin or two!

St Patricks day was enjoyed by our Irish couple as they had a lovely meal shared together with their family.

For the second consecutive year, Allingham House joined to the celebrations of Red Nose Day, organising a Fundraising Coffee Morning. Residents, staff and families joined together on this very special event. I would like to thank everyone for their generosity, helping people across the UK and around the world live free from poverty, violence and discrimination, and supporting people with their mental health.

We had a smashing time drumming up support for Comic Relief: by taking part in Red Nose Day!



Staff were encouraged to wear red in exchange for a donation, whilst we all donned our red noses and spent the day making each other laugh - because laughter really can heal the soul. We are proud to be able to contribute to great causes such as this.