Congratulations to Allingham House, the winner of the best activities in the regions Carnival themed competition. The home were delivered a sweet and chocolate hamper for staff and resident to enjoy.

Well done to the Allingham activities team and staff and thank you for making the day special for the homes residents.

We celebrated National chocolate day with playing chocolate bingo and having a chocolate quiz, Owen and Dorothy was some of our winners. It was a really enjoyable day.

We at Manorhey would like to thank MMCG for the lovely chocolate hamper we received as our prize for winning the competition for the best Carnival cake. The hamper was enjoyed by all staff & residents. Thank you.

It's so lovely that residents at Hope Green like to keep busy and offer a helping hand from time to time, using their talents within the home. Whether that's choosing new plant pots for plants in the social areas or arranging bright flowers to add to the summer feel of the home, it's always fun to spend time together and get involved. Feeling useful can also increase our feelings of belonging and friendship. There's definitely a happy atmosphere and lots of friendship at Hope Green.

Last week we celebrated national BBQ week with our residents by enjoying a lovely BBQ lunch. Residents enjoyed hot dogs and burgers with condiments which we washed down with a cold glass of coke which was perfect as the sun came out.

Residents today made their portraits of Manorhey's pet  budgie Bluey. We used tissue paper, colours and other crafts to make their masterpieces which look very like our Bluey.

There is nothing like relaxing in the sunshine whilst sipping champagne.

We celebrated National Donut Day by decorating our very own donuts with coloured icing pens and edible decorations which we later enjoyed with a freshly brewed cuppa.

"Dear All,

With regard to the recent passing of our mother EG, thank you to all the staff at Troutbeck who gave so much care, love and patience in looking after mum in the last 18 months and certainly during her final days.

She will be greatly missed by her family, most of who were unable to visit her in recent months due to Covid 19.

It is comforting to know she is now with her husband A.

Thank you for looking after mum, J C & Family"

Part of our Nutrition and Hydration - Appletree Court celebrated Cocktails and fruits party! Our residents loved this activity watching the staff Hola hoop and limbo dancing, all different cocktails and fruit were enjoyed, it felt like we were on holiday. Hula skirts and garlands were made by residents, and we had a good old sing-along, it's good to have a happy hour any time!