Catherine lives at Abingdon Court and is such a friendly and helpful lady.

She works alongside the staff team to prepare snacks such as cakes, biscuits and fruit and refreshments, which she then delivers to resident's rooms.  She is always available for a chat and is always full of joy.

Gillian is such a happy and delightful lady. Until recently she enjoyed a regular manicure and having her nails looking bright and colourful. Mona one of our fantastic Activity Coordinators arranged the ultimate salon experience, a hand pampering session for residents.  This included a gentle relaxing hand massage followed by nail painting if the resident so wished. 

Residents and staff joined together to celebrate David's 91st birthday, which he thoroughly enjoyed, with a special cake from his family, depicting his favourite hobby, fishing. It was almost a shame to cut it. 

We have lots of Halloween fun at Parksprings, with lots of events and dress up. Staff held a Halloween Ball, with food, drink, games and pumpkin carving. It was a great day for everyone. 

Exciting constructions are happening at Parksprings! We have a new log cabin in the grounds 'Rosie's Den'. Your can see it is nearing completion and we are all looking forward to using the cabin, particularly if Government guidelines allow us to use it for visits. 

Here we are getting ready for our Alexandra Court Halloween celebrations. Dorothy made our mummy light up jars, to display round the home. Residents did amazing job carving the pumpkins and Owen really got into his master piece. Everyone really enjoyed the afternoon and here's a picture with our carved pumpkins finished ready for our entertainment when all staff and residents will be dressed up.

Here at Manorhey, we had a Autumnal day. We decorated and dressed the tables in autumn colours and we made our own lamb stew with crusty cobs and cabbage. After lunch we enjoyed spiced pumpkins coffees to warm us all up for the cold outside. 



 

This month at The Moors we have been doing a lot of baking! We have been making apple and berry tarts, birthday buns and even a Christmas cake, just to name a few! The residents have enjoyed weighing and measuring, rolling and cutting but most of all, eating their fabulous creations.

We had an alterative Bonfire Night celebration, here at Minster Grange, with a lovely night-sky themed Son et Lumiere. With swirling blue gas clouds, red and green twinkles and stars moving and changing above a myriad of white flickering tea lights and LED-filled giant glasses, all to the classical sounds of Gustav Holst’s ‘The Planet Suite’. Our residents enjoyed a reflective festive evening. As we reminisced together about past bonfire evenings. Rich hot chocolate with whipped cream and marshmallows completed our sensory experience.

The Westbourne moves into November with a new theme of Ireland and enjoyed A Tour Of Ireland with lots of discussion. Some residents enjoyed the activities whilst interacting with therapy dolls too.