The residents enjoyed the last week having special activities to celebrate Chinese New Year, they were decorating the home with dragon bunting and also created beautiful illustrations that have been displayed around the home.

We know how important it is to keep in touch with the different community groups. The residents enjoyed singing songs with the children from the nursery next door in the garden.

We at Highfield enjoyed Valentine’s Day with lovely music, karaoke, dance, and a little tea party with variety of Valentine cupcakes. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the day and can’t wait for our next celebrations.

Thank you to all the staff at The Westbourne for their hard work and a hearty welcome to our new team members. A special hello from myself, Kathryn Dee and Lisa Kerr as the new Home and Deputy Manager. 

Along with the cake, staff had a selection of chocolates, crisps, hand gels and hand creams as a treat for going above and beyond.

When Cassie turned 100 she got an amazing card from The Queen wishing her a happy birthday. How wonderful is that?

Happy Birthday Cassie from everyone at Parkview.

Happy times at Hope Green as our residents have regular Skype calls with their loved ones. This ladies was extra special as it was Valentine's Day. 

Parkview House had a day dedicated to Chinese New Year celebrations. There was music, entertainment and opportunities for residents to explore the history of Chinese New Year of the Ox, Nicolas Kee Mew, Home Manager of Parkview House, said : "Our residents are always interested in learning more about my culture. I thought that there was no better way to learn than holding Chinese New Year celebrations right in the heart of Chingford. Residents enjoyed discovering their Chinese horoscope and practising Tai Chi." 

The first of our daffodils almost completed and ready to make a daffodil field. 

The day of love we enjoyed a love filled day with music from none other than Elvis Presley and one of our regular entertainers Sam Jones via a YouTube stream. Reminiscing some of our favourite love ballads, not forgetting a treat of our Valentine's cupcakes. 

Today at Manorhey we have thoroughly enjoyed an afternoon tea gathering with a spread of mini sandwiches, cakes and pastries and tea in china ware. Residents enjoyed the Alice In Wonderland theme. 

To celebrate Chinese New Year, the year of the ox, residents gathered together for a Chinese food tasting. They tried different curries, including sweet and sour chicken, fried rice and noodle dishes. They also sampled our home made spring rolls which were said to be absolutely splendid. Not forgetting a little insight to our futures with a fortune cookie.