We have a Reminiscence Suitcase full of lovely information about the Norfolk Broads from the local library. The residents enjoyed talking about their holidays on the broads, looking back at photos and giggling at the floral hats, yellow polka dot swimsuits and trying on sunglasses.

Christmas this year was a little different to planned, as we unfortunately had to close our doors to visitors.

Our Lifestyle team had to strip back the planned activities programme to make sure we were putting the health and safety of those living with us first. This did not stop us from making sure the spirit of Christmas remained, something which was integral to keeping up moral and boosting the wellbeing of those living and working here alike.

We all know how it’s been a struggle for so many this last 2 years. River View thinks is really important to not just look out for the people around you but further afield also. Age UK’s Dementia Café in Reading and Newbury were able to restart again in November. River View were able to offer a hamper as a welcome back to meeting gift and then again as a Christmas raffle and goody bags for each family to take home. Debi was able support the cafes event and served tea and had great conversations. December’s group was a Christmas singalong which everyone enjoyed.

Happy New Year from Windmill Court

River View welcomed the harmonious sounds of the Pangbourne Brass Band recently. Once again, we wrapped up warm to listen to their sounds in our gardens. They have some unique talents in the group, with several members having performed and the London Palladium only days earlier. We thank them all for their performance and look forward to welcoming them again.

Three members of our wonderful team, all received a gift voucher and card for their hard work and going above and beyond in their roles.

Congratulations to Acacia – Carer, Jeremy – Reception and Darren – Senior Carer.

Christmas Festivities at Buckingham House

We are absolutely thrilled to have taken delivery of an OMNI Interactive Table which we have really enjoyed using over the Christmas period.

The wide choice of activities and games on the table are a real success with us here at Buckingham House, as they are specially designed to bring us all together in an activity through touch, sight and sound, whilst the colourful soothing projections help to unwind and relax.

The Christmas visit by Kiddleydivey to Buckingham House provided a really fun-filled session for everyone who joined in with the songs and moving along to the seasonal music.

Kingsbury Court was brimming with Christmas decorations this year, many of them decorated by our very own creative art group, who spent several jolly hours decorating baubles and pictures that were displayed across our home.