We enjoyed the sunshine today and got stuck into some word games. The residents had some anagrams to work out with a little clue. Then they found as many words as they could on the word wheel. They even beat their high score by finding 84 words!!!! Great team work!

Today we celebrated the 2021 Norfolk and Norwich Beer Festival at Hawthorns with a range of Local Norfolk ales. Residents learned the ‘how to’s’ and experimented like professional beer tasters while learning about the origins of each ale.

We have a very special addition to our flower collection here at Troutbeck care home, a double headed miniature daffodil, Grown by Muriel Allen this one has put a smile on everyone's face.

Ashmead took the opportunity to take advantage of the break in the clouds on Friday 6th August 21 by hosting an Australian themed BBQ. Full Australian dress was worn by both residents and staff whilst enjoying the beautifully prepared marinated burgers, chicken and sausages provided by the catering team. Homemade salads and pastas were also on the menu accompanied by traditional Australian songs”

At Coplands we have mini coffee shop inauguration ceremony held in Hawk unit dated 26th of July 2021 organised by home manager.

Residents attended the ceremony; everyone was having a great time and enjoyed the day with soft background music.

The manager was serving fresh juices and coffees with some cookies and snacks. Hawk unit staff joined in too.

One of our residents family member brought in some beautiful flowers for her. Our resident loved the colour of them and was very happy to have received such a lovely gift from family.

People born in the month of July are very optimistic. They have a tendency to be extremely positive in every situation. If you have a July-born baby, rest assured because he/she will be liked by all. July-borns focus on the bright side of life. They are humorous, especially when they are with friends and acquaintances.

Lempen Theatre company entertained our residents with a story of 'The fisher and wife'

Our activities theme for August here at Bowerfield Court is 'Summer Holidays'. We've spent time reminiscing about childhood holidays and what we enjoyed most about them. It was agreed that kite flying was fun and so we built and decorated our own. We attempted to fly them however the wind just wasn't strong enough. We also enjoyed some sand art which included decorating ice creams and ice lollies. We finished off by making flip flop suncatchers. Ice creams, kites, sand and flip flops - just what a summer holiday is all about!