Archive for December 2021
Be an Elf Day!
Some of the staff, including the night staff, dressed up to support Alzheimer’s Society’s Elf Day. Neil and David joined in and enjoyed posing with their elves’ hats while they decorated the Christmas tree with Gaye and Judith.
Read MoreCastleford Remembers
During the pandemic we have sadly lost some members from our Castleford family. With the restrictions and lockdowns we haven’t be able to hold memorial services for anyone since the beginning of 2020. This Christmas we wanted to make sure we remember those we have lost This year we started a new tradition by having…
Read MoreChristingle Service
Our local vicar popped in to give a Christingle service. Prior to her visit, our residents enjoyed making Christingle oranges.
Read MoreChristmas Crafts for Fundraiser
Braeburn residents and staff made some Christmas crafts to raise money for our activities department – staff took them to the local school in Beenham. Here, they raised a considerable amount for the interactive table that we would like to buy. Staff also hosted a raffle with amazing donations from the local community and Braeburn…
Read MoreChristmas Wish
Today has been a very special day at Castleford! One of our resident’s, who came to live with us a year ago, has longed for a dog to keep her company in her room. So this year, her Christmas wish was to have a dog. So we made it happen! Working with her family we…
Read MoreVicar’s Christmas Service
Reverend Chris Williams from St Mary’s Church came and held a Christmas service for the residents. Gaye, David, Tony, Judith, Neil and some of the staff joined in with singing a few carols, which everyone really enjoyed.
Read MoreChristmas Crafts
There has been lots of fun and craft happening as we build towards Christmas here at The Mountains. We’ve made decorations, Christmas cards and our very own wreath!
Read MoreChristmas Shopping
Today we set up a couple of stalls for our residents to have the true shopping experience! Our residents were able to visit the sweetie stall and the another stall to shop for gifts for their loved ones! They loved the shopping experience and were very happy with their goods!
Read MoreSanta Came to Town
Father Christmas flew into Applewood, as a surprise, one evening. Some of our residents braved the cold to say hello and tell him what they wanted for Christmas.
Read MoreTree Decorating & Games
Enjoying some games and getting those trees decorated …. it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
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