Here at Belmont, some of our residents did some craft work with Gee in the Plaza. 

Here are a few pictures of our Easter raffle goodie hampers. 

We used our fine motor skills today to pop the silicone bubbles. The residents took it in turns to use their fingers and thumbs to push the bubbles through to the other side. After a few turns, the residents began to see who could pop the most the fastest. We have quite a few competitive residents playing today. 

We had an American Day at Mary Chapman Court 50's style.  Starting the day off with what else but Grease which was a song-a-long special edition.  We were also treated to cheeseburgers, hot dogs, curly fries, and knickerbocker glories for lunch.  After lunch was a bit of cake decorating with special American rice paper toppers.  A lot of the staff were happy to dress up for the day too.

Trish has worked throughout the pandemic to complete her Care Practitioner Course, she has worked endless hours, completed all online training and all competencies. This is fantastic, she is working at Bowerfield Court to gain further clinical skills and is really enjoying the role!!

Well done Trish from staff and residents at Bowerfield Court

So many of us have friends and/or family that live in Ireland and as such St Patrick's Day was never going to quietly pass us by. This is us raising a glass to wish love and friendship and, to everyone we know "May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow. And may trouble avoid you wherever you go." (Irish blessing)

Friday 12th March was Mauritian National Day and we wanted to celebrate in style. One of the ladies who we care for, Kathy (Kanteeamah) was born in Goodlands in Mauritius and the team dressed up as airline crew and in national dress and we accompanied her on a virtual flight to Mauritius. There was lots of traditional food, drinks, music and dancing of course. An amazing day.  

World Book Day was celebrated in style at Brunel House with a Mad Hatters tea party. The staff team as usual were amazing dressing up as their favourite characters from books whilst the residents enjoyed reminiscing about their favourite childhood books. The day came to an end with a spectacular Mad Hatters Tea party in the cafe. We cannot wait to go bigger and better next year and do it all over again. 

The chicks are now six days old and growing fast! The residents are thoroughly enjoying their time with them and for some this is the first time that they have actually felt or held a chick. We are so pleased that we have been able to offer this unique experience. 

Allingham House celebrated Red Nose Day with a Fundraising Coffee Morning. Staff from different departments collaborated baking delicious cupcakes, biscuits and chocolate brownies. Later on, Activities Staff sold them to raise money for Comic Relief. I would like to give a big thank you to all Allingham House's staff for their collaboration.