August 2023 – Milkwood Care Limited

Renovations in Progress

There’s a new look to some of the homes as the communal areas undergo a transformation. The Mountains Nursing Home in Brecon is undergoing a revitalisation, with the creation of a new sensory area, along with enhancements to lounges and corridors. Anticipate new furniture to complement the changes – watch this space! Meanwhile, Applewood Care…

Embarking on an Adventurous Challenge!

Graham Seddon, our board director, has embarked on an incredible journey to complete a half marathon in every American state. Graham shares that each run presents a unique experience, ranging from rocky gorges to scenic river trails nestled within wooded mountains. With 12 marathons already conquered, Graham is now gearing up for the remaining 38.…

Welcoming Angie and Yasmin to the board!

The leadership team at Milkwood Care is thrilled to announce the acceptance of invitations by Yasmin Messenbird and Angie Hooper to join the board. Yasmin’s dedication over the past 5 years at the company has solidified her as an indispensable pillar within the finance team. Her insatiable thirst for knowledge and eagerness to assist others…

Friends & Family BBQ

Today was our annual friends and family bbq !! Food, drinks, popcorn, candy floss, Mickey Mouse and The Memory Choir ! Thank you to our residents and everyone who came to visit us and we hope you enjoyed today ! See you next year and we will book the sunshine this time!

Fresh Air Feeds The Soul

We’ve had a lovely time getting out and about this summer, even on days when the sun wasn’t shining brightly. The dry weather allowed us to embrace the outdoors, breathe in the fresh air, and explore the beauty of nature. You can’t beat the serenity that comes with listening to the sounds of rustling leaves…

Lunch At The Beach

What better way to spend this sunny afternoon than at the beach front for lunch! We went to Barry Island, where we had a chippy lunch followed by the most gorgeous gelato ice-creams for dessert! We all enjoyed the sunshine and admiring the beach views that Barry Island has to offer

Southsea Smiles

It’s been a mixed-weather summer, but we are so glad we visited Southsea whilst the sun made a rare appearance! Old residents met up with new residents and friendships blossomed. And to top it all off, Alan treated us to a few star jumps to keep us entertained – and to keep warm! Even in…

🎵 Sounds Nostalgic: Bringing Old Tunes and Big Smiles! 🎵

A big shout-out to John from Sounds Nostalgic for gracing us with his jukebox and timeless melodies! Milkwood came alive with the sounds of old tunes as John spun the classics, sparking memories and tapping toes. Thank you, John, for this wonderful visit that brought so much joy to our residents!

Our Summer Outings

Here is a small portion of the outings we have had over the summer whilst the weather has been dry. We have visited dinky donkeys, had ice cream at Llanfaes ice cream parlour, been out for coffee and dinner, visited the garden centre and even Brecon Jazz Festival! As you can see by the smiling…

Butterfly Farm

We enjoyed a lovely trip to the Butterfly Farm. Joan had a great time spotting all the different species. After visiting the farm,Charmaine and Joan enjoyed a tasty coffee