Archive for May 2021
Green Fingers
Some of the residents planted some runner beans, broad beans and beetroot seeds. Gwen planted some marigold seeds that she was sent in a card. As you can see, all our gardeners have green fingers and we are hoping for a good crop of vegetables during the next couple of months.
Read MoreVE Day Afternoon Tea
This year, to commemorate VE Day, we had a traditional British afternoon tea. What better way to celebrate 76 years since the end of the World War! This morning, in preparation for our afternoon tea, we made our own scones and decorated the Severn Lounge with Union Jacks! We topped our scones with lemon curd,…
Read MoreSurprise BBQ Lunch
Thanks to Andrew and Helen for the sizzling sausages, delicious burgers, accompanied by sides of jacket potatoes, salad and asparagus that they cooked up and served to residents. Everyone throughly enjoyed the change of menu for the day, and as we’d been sat outdoors all morning, getting lots of fresh air, we all had worked…
Read MoreNational Nurses Day
On 6th May, Braeburn Lodge celebrated National Nurses’ Day. It was a chance for us to appreciate our wonderful NHS, as well as the daily hard work and challenges faced by our nursing teams, especially during these testing times. We made nurses hats out of card and we decorated the hall with coloured in pictures.…
Read MoreCinema Club
A wonderful afternoon at the cinema. Well done to the usherettes, everyone enjoyed their ice creams and sweet treats and we think the films too!
Read MoreLittle Lamb
Visit by our little lamb, courtesy of our staff Helen. Thank you so much. Everyone loved her and enjoyed her company.
Read MoreVerna Entertains
Verna enjoys a sing along – she used to be in a choir.
Read MoreGardening Club
This afternoon we enjoyed getting together in the garden to start our ‘Sensory Garden’ project! (We somehow managed to miss all of the rain too!) One of our ladies who is a keen gardener, has led the afternoon by allocating people jobs and encouraging everyone to get involved. The two men have been a great…
Read MoreBirthday Wishes
Look at the array of delicious looking birthday cakes we have here! These residents really enjoyed their special days.
Read MoreKnit One, Pearl One
Years ago, most people learnt to knit. Our mothers and grandmothers always knitted our jumpers, hats, scarves and mittens. Not like nowadays where everyone is buying them from department stores and online.However, we are still lucky enough to have several residents that still enjoy knitting and some of them have taught some of the care…
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