Archive for February 2018

After Halloween and the fireworks, we decided to have a Disney character day at Chatterwood to brighten up the gloomy rainy days. The staff dressed up as Belle, Tweedle Dum, Minnie Mouse, Alice in Wonderland, Cinderella, a dalmation, and  many more. Residents, Mary and Ruby, went the extra mile by adding accessories. Mary wore Mini…

A number of our residents helped to paint a Christmas tree that Alexis’ husband, Scott Edwards, made for us out of an old pallet!

A few Applewood residents visited the Aviation Museum and then treated themelves to a pub lunch in Woodley. Bryan and his family joined us for the day.

Margaret celebrated her birthday with some music and a tea party at The Orchard.

We sourced a wide range of objects including musical instruments such as tamberines and maracas for our residents to touch.

Rose celebrated her 98th birthday with her family coming in. Vera was 97 years young and was delighted when staff decorated her zimmer with balloons. Brian enjoyed his birthday… especially his cake! Ken celebrated with his family. Janet had plenty of visitors and presents on her birthday. She loves her new scarves. Paddy was surprised…

Evelyn and Sheila enjoyed tea and shortbread together in the lovely antique surroundings that reminded them both of times gone by.

Ruby celebrated her 102nd birthday party with her son, daughter and all the staff and residents at Chatterwood. Ruby had lots of presents and cards from her family and enjoyed a sing along with Shaun who entertained us for the afternoon by singing songs that everyone knew. Chatterwood presented Ruby with flowers and a card…

Joan had a fab time celebrating her 90th birthday at Castleford with her family and friends.

The skeletons, zombies, ghosts, spiders and witches all turned up for the evening…