Archive for October 2021
10k Memory Walk
We have completed the 10k walk around Cyfartha Castle Lake on Tuesday 12th October, in aid of Alzheimers Society. This cause is close to our everyday lives and we are very happy to support it. Some of the residents took part too, walking as far as they are able and willing to go.
Read MoreExhibition of J.R.R Tolkien
We had an enjoyable trip to the Willis Museum in Basingtoke for the special J.R.R. Tolkien exhibition.
Read MoreFun With Phone Filters
Don’t you just love technology?? Our residents most certainly did whilst using new apps and filters on the smartphone. The residents had a session of taking selfies – there was so much laughter and everyone was keen to share the results! We all loved trying the pink hair style – we will maybe think about…
Read MoreGarden Gang
David, Tony, Christine and some of the other residents helped plant up the hanging baskets and flower pots with winter bedding plants. Everyone enjoyed getting their hands dirty and the results were beautiful.
Read MoreHook a Duck
We love a good fairground game here at Ganarew House. Here’s June, Pat and Gina enjoying a good old game of “hook a duck”.
Read MoreConversations with Rene
Over the last few weeks, we’ve held a number of afternoon conversations with our lovely resident, Rene.Rene is 100 years young and reminisced about her time on the London Palladium stage as a vocalist and puppeteer. Although very modest about her past, Rene was happy to look back at her time on the stage through…
Read MoreCastleford Cruises
After the success of our virtual aeroplane ride we decided to try something different. Today we opened the gangway to the Caribbean Princess Starliner and boarded Castleford Cruises for a trip around the Caribbean. Guests boarded the ship and we gently sailed around the Caribbean islands. St. Lucia was our favourite island that we docked…
Read MoreCheesecake Day
For the residents tea time, they tucked in to a delicious cheesecake. Lovingly prepared by one of our very talented chefs. The resident thought it was very yummy!
Read MoreBella the Barn Owl
Martyn made friends with Bella the barn owl. Diana enjoyed the visiting birds, but liked them at a distance.
Read MoreTea Time
Our residents always look forward to that time of the day when the tea is flowing and the cakes appear.
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