“Just a quick update on our event being planned, ‘Mad Hatter’s BBQ,’ in a few weeks time. R, K, K, S have all have been working very hard creating signs, bunting and card hoopla (this may be repurposed for registered manager Sharron to pop her head through for a wet sponge or two – yet to be decided lol). P has been drumming in the cabin, rehearsing for his vital role in the House Band.” — Mandy S, Deputy Manager, Redcroft. And, in readiness for the main event, it seemed very wise to also enjoy a fabulous BBQ over the bank …
“Wow! What a beautiful day we had last Friday to commemorate VE day. The bungalow had been decorated with bunting, streamers, and enough Union Jacks to jump out of a plane with! Pam had been busy making cupcakes with M, with Patience making cornflake cakes. Paul made the truly English egg sandwiches. Where was bob? I hear you ask. Bob was busy getting dressed in full Scottish attire! T and M enjoyed an afternoon tea, sat in the garden basking in the British sunshine, with chocolate cake, strawberry cupcakes and fizzy elderflower cordial. Once everybody’s tummies were full the afternoon …
At each of our homes our priority and focus continues to be the safety and welfare of the people we support as well as our teams. Although we have been free of coronavirus within our homes we remain vigilant because the risk level remains severe. This means our teams are still wearing masks at all times, and further protective equipment is used as well when giving close personal support. We thank residents for accepting these changes and we thank families and professional colleagues for their understanding while we do things differently and while our doors remain temporarily shut. We are …
“We spent the week before VE Day discussing the things we were going to do and how we were going to do it. D wanted songs, T didn’t want to call it a celebration, M wanted to have lots of food and T suggested Fish and Chips. Everyone was very excited about having games in the garden. Here is a poster we made with the events on it. Everyone had a great time in a socially distanced manner!” — John Caslake, Registered Manager, Summerwood. …
“For our VE Day celebrations, everyone chose to participate in preparations by making decorations and creating an information board. Individuals read out passages or discussed what VE day is about. ‘E’ then gave us all a fantastic concert of old time songs. We have made trench boxes, discussing about how these boxes were sent out at Christmas time for the soldiers at the front. We also made a tea party of favourate foods eaten in the 1940’s including Anzac biscuits which we put in the trench boxes. Great fun had by all!” — Sharron Eyears, Registered Manager, Redcroft. …
Our very own Land Girls, Dawn and Jayne, as well as the wider team, ensured the 75th VE Day commemoration was memorable and fun at Apple House care home. D particularly enjoyed dressing in his finery and playing the accordion along to some traditional tunes as part of the Apple House Band. All have kindly consented to this post as they would like to share their day. …
Today sees the continuation of David Dellow’s report from the remote reaches of the garden at Redcroft care home; behind the chicken run and sensory garden, in a previously jungle-like patch of vegetation. Joined by Chief Nature Garden Designer, S, here is their next update: Creating a Nature Garden, Tenth Session: “Todays session saw a big leap in the development of the garden. We decided to challenge the almost mythical pile beside the wall. This area has been provisional earmarked as BBQ/Quiet area, so the idea was to simply shift through the pile: However as the saying goes ‘don’t judge …
David Dellow from our senior team at Redcroft care home, along with S, shares more progress on the creation of their wonderful nature garden behind the chicken run and cabin: Nature Garden Creation, Third and Fourth Sessions: “Sessions 4 and 5 saw a continuation of the process of creating a footpath through the garden to ensure everyone has access. It was heavy work, but the end results were noticeable and made the efforts worthwhile. One highlight was digging round the fallen tree and in doing so starting the process of turning this once magnificent tree into a marvellous seat. The …
