Who doesn't enjoy cheese and crackers, today we had a selection of cheeses from cheddar to brie and halloumi accompanied by a variety of different crackers and chutneys, a delightful afternoon treat!

We have been busy planting bulbs indoors, we've chosen lillies to nurture ensuring they have enough water and sunlight to blossom we shall keep you updated with their progress.  

We are aiming to have a fantastic Easter this year and everyone in the home is super busy getting ready for the Easter celebration. 

Sunday 21st March was World Poetry Day and to celebrate, Stanley, one of our activities team, hosted a poetry recital. Afterwards a group got together to create poetry of their own using different cut out words. This calming and creative activity was enjoyed by everyone and there was some amazing poems in the end. 

Everyone enjoys a good board game and at Abingdon Court we ensure that everyone can play if they wish, larger dice and counters make this easier. Residents also use the dice to throw which as well keeping the activities team on their toes is a great fun way to keep active. 

Stanley and Kirsty, our social and activities team dressed up in sparkly waistcoats and top hats to welcome residents to "A Day On Broadway." Everyone received an admission ticket and then as the lights went down there was an afternoon of famous Broadway clips accompanied by ice creams or popcorn. The lounge was decorated using a theatre light and an action board whilst we all settled down to enjoy a trip down memory lane with the music of theatre. 

Our residents enjoying being outside in the beautiful weather with the duo Ian and Al singing some of our favourite songs for us. We all enjoyed getting out in the fresh air, celebrating the lovely weather with a sherry and donuts.  

We have started decorating hollow eggs ready for our Easter egg hunt on Monday. The residents used stickers and ribbon to decorate their chosen egg and filled the inside with small chocolate eggs. We talked about what they received over Easter when they were younger and what they would buy as gifts now. 

Today we had an unexpected visit from Red Arrows flying over Buckingham House. They are always an amazing sight and never fail to generate excitement. We were all delighted and this prompted lots of chats and reminiscing about the past long after they had roared overhead.  

Here at Thorntree Mews we wanted to do something to take part in the National Day of Reflection and had a sign created and tied to the railing in yellow ribbon to symbolise a year since the first lockdown. Residents discussed the reasons for having this day and taking part and it was a great opportunity for us all to talk through the crazy year we have lived through and how tough it has been at times but also how thankful for the care they have received and for the protection against Covid 19 in the home.