Covid-19 has affected Belvoir Vale just like it has many other homes around the country. Residents are missing going out and about, having entertainers in and most of all seeing their families. The staff here have done the most amazing job of comforting residents, keeping people in touch through Skype and phone calls, and being there when their loved ones can't, but we want to try and do more.

We are continuing with the Yorkshire theme at Howgate House with staff and residents wearing flat caps and moustaches.

We have been busy painting and planting flowers to create social distancing areas for visitors at Skell Lodge Residential Home. We have up cycled all the outdoor furniture to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for every one to enjoy. 

We were delighted to hear from Nina from Stirrd (a fudge brand) located in Harrogate who wanted to arrange to give the staff and residents of Ashfield a little treat of some beautiful lemon flavoured fudge and salted caramel marshmallows.

They thought it could not only be a lovely treat for the residents but give our staff a lovely sugar rush as a little thank you for all the dedicated work over the last few tricky months. 

Heeley Bank Manager, Lynne Cannell and her team launched the 999 afternoon tea break week on Monday 3rd August with a celebration of Yorkshire pudding and onion gravy.

Lynne said "I'm delighted to be able to support local 999 front line workers in these difficult times and provide a light hearted refreshment service throughout this week in the car park."

Nora Batty lookalike visits Howgate House on Yorkshire Day and served a lovely Yorkshire lunch of sausages,mash and beans followed by apple pie and custard.

Everyone also enjoyed lots of Yorkshire based treats. 

Our Around the World party was a great success. Everyone was dressed their best and enjoyed our live social distancing entertainment by one of our regular singers Deborah. We had a buffet at dinner, a best dressed competition and a photo booth. Pictured is Jed representing Australia as Crocodile Dundee and Joyce representing the UK as the Queen.

The residents at Buckingham House will be encouraged to attach a wish written on a golden leaf, something they would like to do and the home will do what they can to facilitate the wish.

Our beautiful memory garden at Croft House is work in progress and is looking great. Residents will enjoy sitting, relaxing and looking at the different flowers and colours.



 

Local children took the time to create artwork and send letters to cheer up everyone at Heeley Bank during lockdown. The residents really liked the colourful pictures and the kind words.