Archive for January 2022
Pamper Afternoon
The ladies enjoying an afternoon of pampering, with peaceful music and relaxing while having their nails done.
Read MoreBaking Trio
Our WI ladies made an excellent job of making the Applewood Christmas Cake – it was done in three stages:Stage 1: The soaking of all the fruit in a lot of brandy (fortunately they didn’t get tipsy on the fumes) and making the cake. Stage 2: Rolling out marzipan and icing the cake. Stage 3:…
Read MoreCinema Trip
David enjoyed several trips to The Savoy Theatre in Monmouth over the past few months. He saw the latest blockbuster films ‘No Time To Die’ and the Sci Fi film ‘Dune’ with Karen and Alex. Both films were action packed and full of spectacular effects right from the start. However, the plot in ‘Dune’ left…
Read MoreJanuary Activities
We have been keeping very busy here at The Mountains. Our residents have been getting involved in all sorts of activities around the home. Gillian has been putting the very kind gift from the factory shop Brecon through its paces, Anthony has been enjoying a book on ancient wonders and some of the residents enjoyed…
Read MoreDancing Shoes
Glenys popped on her dancing shoes and her very best dress on afternoon and had a good old boogie!
Read MoreCaring UK Awards
In 2021 the Lifestyles Coordinations team was nominated for Caring UK’s “Activities Team of the Year” award. The ceremony took place at the Athena Hotel, Leicester, on Thursday 2nd December.Since Castleford House was rated overall Outstanding by CQC in 2019, the Lifestyles team have gone from strength to strength. In 2019 they were shortlisted at…
Read MorePampered Penny
This is Penny, pictured here after having been to the Lucy Thomas School of Hair & Beauty! Doesn’t she look wonderful!?
Read MoreKeeping Fit in 2022
We decided on an exercise session in early January to help burn off that extra chocolate that we enjoyed over Christmas.
Read MorePainting Pebbles
Rosa enjoying painting some pebbles this afternoon to brighten up the drab winter gardens.
Read MoreAfternoon Tea With Rene
Sharing a cup of tea and piece of cake with Rene, was a very enjoyable experience.Rene was in good spirits and shared a little smile as she recited a poem inspired by her wonderful life on the stage.Although she’s very modest in relation to her showbiz past, Rene agreed that we could share her poem…
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