This year June has been chosen as the month to highlight the capital importance of food and drink in maintaining health and wellbeing in health and social care. For that reason, we have created hydration stations where the residents can enjoy a whole range of fresh juices, fruit, sandwiches and salad.

A big thank you to Alison and Clare, Community Champions at Morrisons Skipton for the large box of flowers donated for our flower arranging class. Troutbeck will look blooming wonderful when we have our bouquets on display.

Everyone was in great spirits cheering on our country during the England v Germany football match. It was great to share the win together and unite in celebration.

Our Westbourne residents watched the England and Germany football match on Tuesday evening. There was loads of excitement and flag waving by both ladies and gentlemen, topped of with a splendid buffet supper with a lovely refreshing glass of Sahndy and of course England score a goal.

This week we celebrated National Candy Month 2021 by opening our sweet shop for our residents. We got a few favourite sweets from our childhood days, which were really appreciated and bought back lots of memories. The sweets were enjoyed by all and we certainly can say our residents have a sweet tooth.

Some of our residents and staff at Hope Green are keen football supporters but even those who prefer other sports enjoyed cheering the football teams on. A great way of spending time together and socialise surrounded by flags, bunting and refreshments.

Residents and staff enjoyed photos in front of the backdrop. In this photo we had 3 bubble machines throwing out bubbles in between the residents. Chef Joey created this fabulous fruit display. 

A local radio society celebrated 100 years and took the time to remember members who have contributed to their work in the past. One of our residents was bowled over when they received a parcel in the post which included badges, key rings, hats and celebratory literature. As you can see from the smiles in the photo it was very much appreciated and great to feel part of the local community.

Residents were over the moon to have some live entertainment back, even though it was a garden concert residents enjoyed themselves immensely by singing, dancing and clapping along. They enjoyed one of their favourite singers sing some of their classic songs, from Dean Martin to Frank Sinatra.

In May at Manorhey we celebrated the 76th anniversary of VE Day. We started our day off by decorating our home with flags and balloons which was followed by a VE Day special concert and then we finished our celebrations with a good old afternoon tea with a selection of sandwiches, cream cakes and sweet and savoury pastries.