Archive for February 2022
Tatt-urday!
Last July we held our extremely successful ‘Inking and Drinking’ event, which went viral and was a massive hit with people at Castleford. Our lovely resident joined us in December 2021 and told us she has always longed for a tattoo. So today we made that happen! The doors to the “Castleford Tattoo Parlour” opened…
Read MoreFlower Arranging
Residents at the Mynyddoedd Mountains have been busy today flower arranging for a new week to brighten up during this awful weather!
Read MoreSt David’s Day Preparations
Archie, Fred and Tom making daffodils this morning ready for our St David’s day celebrations and Tara has been helping to create the Welsh dragon – fab job guys!
Read MoreHaircut & Polish
Some of the residents enjoyed having their hair cut and dyed today thanks to the fabulous Melissa Rice. Some of the gents also had help polishing off their boots! Looking gorgeous everyone!
Read MoreRice Crispy Cakes
Our ladies had a wonderful baking afternoon with Charley making rice crispy cakes. They enjoyed mixing and of course testing!
Read MoreMaking Pasties
This morning we have turned our hands to preparing corned beef and onion pasties, everybody enjoyed, it looks like we have some hidden cooks in the building!
Read MoreAnimal Day
Shareen surprised our residents one afternoon, when she brought her pet dog, Coco, and chickens, Beryl and Millie, into the home for a visit.Our residents really enjoy occasions when our furry and feathered visitors come in to see us. It’s lovely for them to be in the company of animals and to enjoy a stroke…
Read MoreValentines Day
Today we have had a lovely Valentine’s day at Castleford. Our day to celebrate love consisted of a visit from Ernie the love pug, valentines afternoon tea and sharing our best valentines advice! Instead of a love bug at Castleford, we had Ernie the love pug! Ernie dressed perfectly for the occasion and people showed…
Read MoreLove Is In The Air
Love is in the air today at The Mountains as some of our residents have been decorating valentines cards and some have been baking to celebrate Valentines Day!
Read MoreValentines Day
Our residents were all smiles this Valentines Day. Ready to tuck into a special Valentines lunch, complete with heart-shaped chocolates and shortbread. Happy Valentines from Ganarew!
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