Since it was national foot spa day we thought we would catch the opportunity to pamper ourselves using the foot spa. Many of the residents had a lovely soak and had masks applied to feet as well as a scrub, many residents were very tickled when they had their feet scrubbed but they all said they enjoyed the pamper treatments. 

As part of our preparation for Mothering Sunday we held a morning of Decoupage which everyone really enjoyed. Preparation was key as we had to press and store our flowers four weeks prior to using them but the wait was worth it, our jars and vases looking stunning. 

St Patrick's Day was celebrated at Brunel's regular luncheon club with a St. Patrick's Day themed menu. For starters there was an Irish leek and potato soup with homemade soda bread, followed by Irish stew with colcannon mash and carrot and swede then finished with a desert of Baileys cheesecake and a cheese board. This was then followed by an Irish coffee and all washed down with a few glasses of Guinness obviously, for those who could manage it. 

Today at Manorhey residents and staff members celebrated St Patrick's Day. In the morning we had an Irish special virtual concert with all our favourite songs performed by one of our regular performers Debbie McCormick. Residents also sampled some of our homemade Irish soda bread and a drink of the famous Guinness. 

Mother's Day was a very special day at Allingham House , the residents could speak with their families by phones and videocalls meanwhile received cards and presents from them. 

Residents enjoyed making placemats for the tables on St Patrick's Day, a lot of work went into these and there were enough to go round for everyone. They looked great and really brightened up the tables. They also decorated cakes for afternoon tea, which everyone including staff sat and enjoyed with a cup of tea.  

Here at Highfield Care Home we were really excited to celebrate Mother’s Day!  All the Mothers enjoyed many flowers and cards from their children and loved ones. The staff made sure we had lots of tea and cupcakes ready to give to all our residents to celebrate their own mothers. Everyone had a wonderful day.

As it was Mother’s Day we thought we would celebrate with a wine and cheese party. All the residents were very excited as we had been making beautiful art work to display on this special occasion. Everyone enjoyed the day with singing and dancing. The food was especially lovely, and everyone enjoyed it. 

Saint Patrick's Day, or the Feast of Saint Patrick (Irish: Lá Fhéile Pádraig) The day commemorates Saint Patrick and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland and celebrates the heritage and culture of the Irish in general.

Mothering Sunday at Manorhey was lovely, we enjoyed an afternoon tea with cakes, sandwiches and scones with cream and jam and tea served in china. All mums here and including Grandmas received beautiful cards, gifts and flowers which really did make their day special.