At Birch Heath Lodge one of our gentlemen has been sharing with all his matchstick models.  He has kindly donated many of his works to the home. When asked  he said he started making his models in his retirement-  he had seen an article in a magazine and liked the idea. Since then he has spent a lot of time, skill and patience in these works of art. A fabulous passion and loves to  share  his work and stories with residents and staff.

The residents at Woodland created a fantastic Firework display for bonfire night and also created a 3D rocket display. They enjoyed watching the firework display we held at the home!

For Remembrance Day, the residents spent the week making poppies which hung in the lounge and had a service of Remembrance with a local vicar.

Some of the residents at Hope Green had been talking about how they used to love knitting. Terms like 'casting on' 'casting off' and 'cable' were being used freely and to the amazement of those who had never knitted before. Following steps on Youtube and concentrating hard enabled those interested to get to grips with the basics. We'll see if we can start with knitting a few squares but we're not sure if we're at the stage of forming a 'Knit & Knatter' group anytime soon.

The residents at Carmel Lodge have been collecting leaves over the past weeks during Autumn.

They have made the leaves into collages. Here is Sylvia who enjoyed the joint effort of putting together these pictures.

Clarendon Court are all ready to welcome our local community for carols, minced pies, mulled wine or hot chocolate in support of the Stapeley Christmas Lights Walking Trail. Chilly night so we'll all be wrapped up warm.

Last week the lovely Babs enjoyed her 80th birthday. A fun time was had by all helping her to celebrate.

The ladies were also deep in concentration making some lovely sparkly decorations for our Christmas tree in the garden, Christmas is in the air!



 

On Tuesday residents enjoyed a craft afternoon making decorations to display within the home.

Buckingham House is ready for the Festivities to start. Everyone who lives with us are extremely busy creating beautiful Christmas Tree Decorations to place on our Christmas Trees.

The residents of Clarendon Court have been busily decorating their own baubles to hang on our outdoor tree. Nearly ready now to join in with the Stapeley Christmas Lights Walking Trail.

Everyone in Amber Court is very excited for Christmas day, that’s why we made a beautiful wreath which was decorated by our lovely residents and staff. Look how lovely it is!