The people living at The Hawthorns wanted to have a trip out and decided that they would like to go bowling.  We have made four trips to the bowling alley each time with different residents to make that everyone who wanted to go could go.  Everyone had such a good time and have really enjoyed it.  We are now planning our next trip which will be to the seaside.

It was a wine themed day for us at The Hawthorns as we celebrated National Wine Week.  We talk about our favourite wines, about how wines were made all around the world and then finished with some drawing of wine bottles.  It was really enjoyed by the people who took part.

The people living at the home have their own gardening club which they very much enjoy.  They have been creating some beautiful arrangements for everyone at the home to enjoy.

We have a walking club at the home and we quite often venture out over the common for a little walk.  This week on our walk we had a lovely surprise as we were greeted with some animals and a choir that we sat and listened to. Such a lovely extra treat for the group.

The Queen has asked people from all organisations to plant a tree in her honour for the Jubilee and the people at Buckingham House Care Home were really excited to get involved.
The Mayor came to the home to do the official planting and spoke with the people living with us.  To celebrate the event we had such a beautiful day that we could get our BBQ out.  There were also themed cakes and desserts for all to enjoy.  The entertainment was fantastic and got everyone out dancing.  We had such a wonderful day.

We had the lovely mini mobile zoo call and see at the home which was so exciting. The afternoon was a hit with everyone and as it was glorious day, we sat outside to see the animals that has been brought along.   We got to see and hold a bearded dragon, a rabbit, a corn snake and a skunk.  It was such a great event and we are looking forward to having them visit us again soon.

Over the last few weeks the people at our home have used paints, stickers, glitter and tissue paper to create the most beautiful, colourful flowers. They have cut them out and put them together to form a big flower for the Queens Platinum Jubilee.
This activity was enjoyed by everyone at the home, including people who couldn't get to the activities room to join us.  We brought flowers to the rooms of people who wanted to participate to ensure that everyone was included.

We are in full swing with our preparation for the Queens upcoming Jubilee.  There is much excitement amongst the people living with us.  We are currently working on a big display using flowers painted by the people at the home.  Looking forward to showing you all the final display.

We celebrated International Nurses Day in our lounge with people living with us and staff. Our fantastic nurses each got a certificate, bottle of wine and other gifts. Our amazing kitchen team created some Blue and White cup cakes, which tasted lovely.  Huge thank you to everyone who made the day so special.

The nurses at Kingsbury Court were surprised with a small party today to celebrate them and to say a huge thank you for all they do. It was so lovely to have been able to keep the secret from them until the day itself and treat them as they all do such a fantastic job for us.