Archive for January 2023
Mad Hatter’s Tea Party
We held a Mad Hatter’s tea party – everyone went to town with their hats and bonnets.
Read MoreSome Very Happy Birthdays
We have kicked off the year with some big birthday celebrations! Happy Birthday to Eira & Heather! We celebrated here at The Mountains with presents , card and of course CAKE!
Read MoreFish & Chips Friday
Yeah is Friday. Our favourite menu at Braeburn. Home made batter by our chef Michael
Read MoreThe Wishing Tree
Today Linda completed her wish from the wishing tree. Her wish was to visit an old-fashioned sweet shop, she was so excited as soon as she entered the shop “Oh my! Look at all the sweets so many to choose from” She picked her favourite ones which was liquorice, rhubarb and custard, wine gums and…
Read MoreMusic and Merriment
Touchwood returned to The Orchard with yet more music and merriment. Our residents are becoming increasingly adept with the musical instruments provided and their singing voices are, as always, on great form. They certainly look forward to singing all their favourite songs and playing along with the tambourines, shakers and bells. It is a musical…
Read MoreChinese New Year
Getting ready for our Chinese New Year Year of the Rabbit we made dragons and Chinese Lanterns to start our Festivities xx lots of fun with a tad of balloon tennis for exercise
Read MoreRETAIL THERAPY
Today, we arranged for John to go shopping to do a spot of retail therapy! John went to shops of his choice and treated himself to some new clothes and aftershave! After working up an appetite shopping, we headed to KFC! John told us this was his first time at KFC and devoured his food!…
Read MoreMusical Mondays
Today we had musical Monday playing with instruments singing and dancing we all had a lot of fun
Read MoreApplewood’s New Arrival
Our residents enjoyed lots of cuddles with Applewood’s newest arrival, our new therapy doll. There were lots of smiles and many ofthe ladies commented on how lifelike the doll is and how joyful a baby’s cuddle is (real or not!).
Read MoreThanks Jenny!
𝓗𝓮𝓵𝓹𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓗𝓪𝓷𝓭𝓼 Earlier today Jenny told the team: “I want to do some work! I know I’m ancient, but I’m a good worker!” as she laughed away! She told us about her many years in boarding school, being responsible for the laundry, so we gave her some laundry that needed folding and she did a…
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