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!

Residents enjoyed a spot of baking today as we prepared a lovely biscoff flavoured cheesecake. Some of the residents crushed the biscuits for the base and others whipped the cream for our cheesecake mix, we all worked as a team to make a delicious pudding which we enjoyed in the afternoon with a steaming hot drink. It was an understatement to say it was scrumptious.

We just received a lovely package from Betty’s Harrogate, from a family member who’s father passed away last month. It was a thank you to the whole of Ashfield Court  for the care he received for the 3 years that he was a resident with us.

Thank you so much for the lovely treat!

River View delivered some packages to Reading Hospice, The British Heart Foundation and Age UK charity shops in Reading. We appreciate the work the volunteers are doing, especially in the recent heatwave. So please do have a cup of tea and biscuits on us.

In Tilehurst we are blessed to be surrounded by an amazing community which was even more apparent over the last 16 months.  At River View are aware that for some people it’s been very difficult not seeing friends and family. We are so glad that our own visiting guidelines have changed and that we are welcoming more and more guests back into the home and garden. River View has continued to share gift bags with local people in our community such as the groups of people who regularly attend Careys Church Group and Life springs Church.

What a summer of sport!  We were talking recently about how everyone welcomed the European Football tournament at River View. All those living and working at Riverview were cheering England on. England may not have won the final but River View won as a team.

As soon as the essential work on the roof came to an end our team of gardeners were straight into the garden and they have returned it to the lovely calm space we all know and love.  We have thrown open the doors and welcomed all those who live and work at Riverview, plus guests back into the garden.  What a difference a bit of sunshine makes.