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Mad Hatters Tea Party at Bridge House

Bridge House Care Home held a Mad Hatters tea party recently.

The people living with us wore mad hats that they had decorated, and staff dressed up as different characters. We had great entertainment, and our wonderful chef gave us an amazing afternoon tea which was as delicious.

Understanding Dementia Event

We were so pleased that the Understanding Dementia Event that we hosted on Wednesday night at the Hope Centre proved to be so informative and helpful to those that attended.

Allingham's Intergenerational Art Session

Allingham House Care Home and the local nursery enjoyed an intergenerational art session!

Wear Pink Day for Cancer Awareness

Wear pink day for cancer awareness at Astor

We had 'Wear Pink Day' at Astor care complex recently, all in aid of cancer awareness.

The people who live with us had a wonderful day dressing up and taking part in activities. We also took time to remember loved ones lost to cancer and our brave warriors fighting it.

Abingdon Court's trip to the fair

Abingdon Court took a trip to The Michaelmas Fair.

Claremont Manor at the Dawlish Eat Festival

What a great day we had at the Dawlish Eat Festival this weekend. It was amazing to have an opportunity to celebrate food and introduce Hug on a Plate to the community.

We celebrated cultures with an Italian theme, we made the leaning Tower of Pisa and a flag of Italy, we listened to the beautiful voice of Andrea Botticelli, read about some fascinating history and looked at how the Roman Empire impacted the world …We had Pizza and Tiramisu in the afternoon, a re

Italian Day at Troutbeck

On the 29th of September, a number of our care homes took part in Fundraising for Macmillan’s Biggest Coffee Morning! .

Macmillan Coffee Morning

More Movement at Willowdene

The people who live with us enjoyed music and movement which bought back memories of doing this at primary school, which was great fun. We also did crossword puzzles, bingo and had a singalong.

Join Claremont on the 18th October for an informative and complimentary talk with our Group Head of Dementia Development, Laura Steward.

Understanding Dementia

One of the greatest benefits of painting is that it can improve your mental health and boost your mood. Painting can be a really relaxing hobby, taking your mind off of other concerns as you get lost in the act of painting, concentrating on your subject matter and being creative.

Painting day at Monread

Entertainment and Hawaiian day at Astor

Alan popped in recently to have a sing along and make our lovely residents giggle! We love when Alan comes as he always puts a smile on our faces! It was also Hawaiian day at Astor so we all dressed up in bright outfits.

Week of arts at Bowerfield Court

We are delighted to share that at Bowerfield Court we have started to celebrate "Week of Arts" by hosting our very own arts exhibition!

Slough in Bloom Competition Winners

After months of planting, watering regularly and keeping an eye on the garden, Windmill has won this year's Slough in Bloom Competition. We thank James, our maintenance, with the help of some of our residents who love gardening for making this possible.

Dussindale's 3 peak challenge

We survived! Here are just a handful of pictures taken of the Dussindale team at the top of the 3 peaks, along with our driver as without him it would not of been possible.

Bowerfield Court and Bowerfield House would like to thank everyone who made part of this amazing event, our residents who made crafts and helped to decorate our home, relatives, and staff for all the donations for our tombolas and raffles, as well as the community!

Bowerfield's summer fair

A wish is normally a strong desire or hope for something that probably will not happen but here at Abingdon Court we believe in making wishes come true. 😃

Abingdon's Wishes

The Music man visited Abingdon Court

The Sun had his hat on here at Abingdon Court as we welcomed Laurence The Music Man.

Laurence had us all dancing whether it was on our feet, in our chairs or waving our flags in the air. His song choices were full of memories as we sang along to our favourites. 🕺

More...Rhythm at Abingdon Court

"Where words fail, music speaks" - Hans Christian Andersen

Here at Abingdon Court we all love to enjoy the benefits of More... Rhythm! 🎼

Some of the people living with us at Bowerfield Court had a lovely day out visiting the Canal. They were able to watch the boats and the locals doing some fishing! Then we stopped off at the Red Lion to have a refreshing drink in the sunshine on our way back home.

Canal walks

Ashmead's card from the King and Queen

The Coronation was a very big day for all of us at Ashmead, both staff and residents alike. We wanted to express our excitement and well wishes to King Charles and Queen Camilla so staff and residents got very creative and made a card to send to their majesties.

Coplands attend the London Borough of Brent Care Awards

Coplands at the London Borough of Brent Care Awards

Coplands Nursing Home attended the London Borough of Brent Care Awards with our RD Ali Joolia. We are proud to say that across all 12 categories Coplands had staff nominated

Ancillary day at Chartwell

We celebrated Ancillary Day at Chartwell Manor. The team received gifts and certificates to say a big thanks for all their hard work and support.

Amber Court go watch the Blackpool Illuminations

One of the ladies at Blackpool Illumination switch on

It was the return of the Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On, so we took two of the ladies from Amber Court to watch the big switch on. They had so much fun, watching the lively Nickelodeon float parade, an illuminating firework display at the beachfront, and a breath-taking Tower light show.

Kings Court had a fantastic summer BBQ. The garden was buzzing with families, entertainers, food, drinks and laughter! Thank you to all who came and showed their support. The weather was beautiful as well.

Summer BBQ

Kents Hill care home enjoyed a lovely day out to Sothend on Sea. The weather was perfect for a walk along the promenade and the Beach. We even stopped off and had some lovely Fish and Chips. Everyone enjoyed their day and the fresh sea air.

Trip to the seaside

Celebrating Yorkshire Day

We celebrated Yorkshire Day at Ashfield Court, it was a great day. Some of the people that live with us even made Yorkshire's white roses out of paper to decorate the home. They turned out brilliant. A fantastic day had by all.

Just Bowl has newly arrived at Amber Court. The people living with us are definitely loving it, everyone wants to give a go. We will also be planning for our Just Bowl tournament this August.

Everyone is so excited.

Just Bowl at Amber Court

We celebrated World Photography Day at Allingham House by letting our creativity and imagination run free. The people living with us made beautiful and unique photo frames.

It was also the perfect time to reminisce, talk and laugh, enjoying a great time together.

World Photography Day

Alexandra Court's Hawaiian themed party

We had a Hawaiian themed party at the home. The people living with us enjoyed a delicious BBQ lunch, a raffle and Roger came to entertain us all. We had so much fun and had a brilliant day overall.

Acorn House awards ceremony

At Acorn House we had our very own awards ceremony to show appreciation to all staff members within the home.The people living with us spent the previous month voting for staff members ensuring everybody got a certificate of appreciation and a small gift.

Wyndham Hall made some delicious homemade scones, which the people living with us then enjoyed later with some clotted cream and jam. It was a fun activity and they tasted great. Baking therapy at its finest.

Baking our own scones

Pet therapy and entertainment at Kingsbury Court

Entertainment and pet therapy going hand in hand. Then we finished our day with some cheese and wine.

What a delight it was when our entertainer brought in his own pet for the people that live with us. Everyone enjoyed listening to his music, and of course stroking his dog.

Claremont visit Co-op's coffee morning

Dawlish co op coffee morning for Banardos

We would like to say a huge thank you to Dawlish CoOp Funeralcare for allowing us to join them at their superhero themed coffee morning for Barnardo’s.

The people living with us enjoyed making their own jam. We used our own home grown plums as part of the recipe. We like to do this every year as it is a fun activity - and we get our own delicious jam at the end of it!

Jam Making

Town gardens picnic for Kings Court's residents

This morning we decided to go on our Town Gardens Walk despite the weather looking as if it was going to rain. It turned out to be such a lovely walk! We even managed to listen to a band performing at the Band Stand.

Trip to the Town Gardens

Windsor Court's Intergenerational Play Group

Windsor Court's intergenerational day playing with bubbles

Windsor Court Care Home launched their first Intergenerational Play Group this week, Generations With Imaginations, with Kirsten from Debutots Worcestershire.

Just Bowl Northern Tournament

Last month, Minster Grange Care Home hosted our Northern-based instalment of the Just Bowl inter-tournament.

Appletree Court's Culture Day

Culture day at Appletree court - team photo

Appletree Court Care Home had a their very own culture day...

Everyone living and working at Appletree Court enjoyed a variety of dishes and snacks from different cultures within their community to taste and enjoy.

Claremont supports their local food bank

Being based in the The Strand Community Centre, we see the amazing work that the local food bank does for the community and we as an organisation wanted to support them with a much-needed donation.

Kingsbury Court's trip to the seaside

In response to our residents wishes, our care home embarked on a remarkable journey to the seaside. With the full support of our dedicated team, we made it happen! 🌟

Peter's trip to Bicester Motorglide

Peter from Lace Hill on a trip to Bicester Motorglide

Peter from Lace Hill Manor has had a love for gliders since he was 15, so recently we organised to take him out to Bicester Motorglide.

The Wharf and Kemp Hospice Butterfly Release

The Wharf Care Home are donators for this year’s Kemp The Wyre Forest Hospice Butterfly Release! 🦋

🌈Pride Month is an entire month dedicated to the uplifting of LGBTQ+ voices, celebration of their culture and rights and here at Abingdon Court we wanted to show our support! 🫶

Pride Month

The Abingdon Athletes were eager to compete at our Just Bowl tournament!

We were welcomed by one of our sister homes Lace Hill Manor Care Home, who provided us with an American style feast along with fantastic hospitality!

Just Bowl Tournament