Archive for August 2021
Shopping & Sundaes
Who doesn’t love a little shopping spree? Or sundaes? We certainly do, here at Castleford! Yesterday we were lucky enough to be able to welcome Jackie Scarfe, who owns @Classic Clothing, back into the home. Jackie comes into the homes and sets up clothes and accessories in a shop layout for people to walk around…
Read MoreLlandrindod Wells Lake
We ventured out for a few hours to get some fresh air and a walk around Llandrindod Wells Lake. The residents loved how peaceful the lake was and loved watching the swans on the lake.
Read MoreWild Place Project
Today one of our resident’s wished to go to the zoo and we were able to grant that wish and visit the Wild Place Project in Bristol. We have had the most fun-filled time at the Wild Place Project and have laughed endlessly! We were able to see a variety of animals including; giraffes, zebras,…
Read MoreJust Breathe
For the first time since the pandemic began, we have finally been able to welcome back Jenny, our yoga teacher. Yoga has always been much loved by many here at Braeburn. Its gentle movements really help to keep our residents active and supple. Every precaution has been taken to ensure the safety of all during…
Read MoreTea Duties
Barbara likes to help make the tea and hand them out. She is very helpful around the home.
Read MoreLiz and Muriel
These two lovely ladies have become firm friends and really enjoy doing things together around the home.
Read MoreHome-grown Vegetables
o today we harvested these vegetables in our garden that we grew earlier this year! We have grown potatoes, carrots, beetroot and parsnips and some more to harvest later this year. We also Explored our lovely garden and looked at the blooming flowers! As the Residents say? wonderful garden!
Read MoreChocolate Fountain
For a very special dessert after our dinner, we dug out the chocolate fountain, complete with some dipping delicacies, fruit, mini donuts and of course marshmallows. It was a hit with all the residents!
Read MoreOlympics at Castleford
To join in with the current Tokyo Olympics, we have held our very own event! Our competing events were; Fiona’s Frisbee Throw, Ann and April’s Axe Throw, Betty’s Bowling, Drucilla and Dereks Darts, Lens Limbo and Colleen And Clives Cone Jumps! Everyone who joined in competed brilliantly and were given trophies and medals to award…
Read MoreOlympics 2020
These residents are supporting Team GB! We decided to make our own Olympic canvas to show our support! It was great fun.
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