Happy Valentine's Day from everyone at Pinewood.

The people that live with us had a wonderful day celebrating, everyone (including staff members) received a red rose and had a special Valentine's lunch. 

We created a beautiful Valentine's frame, and many residents took the opportunity to have their photo taken with this.

The people that live with us had a very enjoyable Valentine's Day. 

They all created their very own Valentine's hearts which we joined together to make a beautiful collage. Everyone was very pleased with the end result.

A million loves songs later...

 

There is no better way to round off our Valentine’s Day celebrations than inviting family and loved ones for a wonderful concert, performed by Katalin and Stanley from the lifestyle team.

 

Valentines is all about bringing people together and celebrating the relationships we have, yesterday was certainly an example of that. 

 

In the spirit of Random Acts of Kindness Day, we reflected on our experiences of kindness through our poetry club  

 

We run our poetry club weekly - this has become more than just reading poetry; it allows those living with us to open up and share their experiences with each other, in turn building meaningful friendships and creating a space of trust. Simply reading aloud, or listening to others do so, has a sensational ability to ameliorate our self esteem and connect with others. 

It’s Student Volunteering Week.  

 

We’re so lucky to have an excellent group of Student volunteers who dedicate their time weekly to assist with our lifestyle programme, enriching the lives of those who live with us. 

 

From local school students, to students completing work placements, we run a programme to support all of our volunteers to benefit both them and those who live with us. This mean our home is always filled with friendly faces, and upkeeps a community spirit which is so important to our home!

 

This is Abingdon Court's take on Valentine's Day.

The residents enjoyed creating their very own Valentine's Day cards, which were given to loved ones and others in the home. 

These were then hung in the garden outside, sitting beautifully for all to see.  

We enjoyed a trip to the local pub this month at Willowdene Care Home.  

It was Friday afternoon and the people who live with us fancied a trip out to one of the local pubs called the Dun Cow in Sedgefield.  

We ordered a taxi and went to the pub for lunch picking our favourite things from the menu.  

Everyone had a great Friday afternoon, and we went back to the home, tired and sleepy from a lovely lunch but not too full we couldn’t enjoy a cup of tea and cake when we got back.  

Our Brambles unit has started the Just Bowl competition for the home this month and staff and family members enjoyed getting involved in the competition with the people who live with us.  

The plan is to have a competition in the Brambles, Hollies and Lodge and the top two winners come together to see which unit becomes the Just Bowl winners for the quarter.  

There was lots of laughs and suggestions at how to bowl the top score from relatives and staff but ultimately it all comes down to skill and our lucky winners are excited to be in the home finals.

We enjoyed a lovely afternoon in January playing the parachute game.  

Not only do the people who live with us love the game, but it also encompasses our “More” programme which embraces all elements of mind, body, and soul.  

We always play their favourite songs which always encourages singing and lifts the soul and then hand coordination engages the mind and movement the body.  

This month we enjoyed getting back out into the local community and went round to the local PCP to grab a cup of tea and some biscuits.  

Before COVID our residents went to various activities at the PCP including garden club, coffee mornings and craft events and it was great to get back into the community and enjoy some tea and treats with the team at the PCP.