Archive for April 2024
Chatterwood Proudly Accredited as Veteran Friendly Care Home
Exciting news echoes through the halls of Chatterwood as we proudly announce our accreditation as a Veteran Friendly Care Home in Southern England, reaching from Devon to Kent, serving not just Hampshire but beyond! This prestigious recognition is a testament to our unwavering commitment to providing the highest standard of care and support to our…
Read MorePop-up patisserie!
We opened up our own patisserie and experimented with some puff pastry to create beautiful strawberry and cream puffs! We have never made these before, but we were over the moon with these delicate, indulgent pastries. They went down a treat, with everyone – including the team! With a choice of strawberry and cream or…
Read MoreSpotlight on Tim: a musical gem from Ross on Wye
Say hello to Tim Murray from Ross on Wye who has been coming to the Orchard for a while. By day, Tim is a dedicated music teacher, but his musical journey doesn’t end there. Tim is also a proud member of the local brass band, adding his talent to the vibrant musical tapestry of our…
Read MoreAlzheimer’s Society charity run
Below is an email that we received from a family member who is completing a run for Alzheimer’s: “My Aunty has lived at Applewood for several years now and having seen the changes in her during the time there and prior to her move, I thought I would do a challenge to support Alzheimers Society.…
Read MoreCheck out our cooking club!
It appears we’ve established a cooking club here at the Mountains! Recently, we enlisted the residents’ help in peeling and chopping vegetables for our warm vegetable soup, and then crushing and mixing ingredients for this week’s chocolate tiffin. The ladies are always eager to lend a hand, and it was delightful to see Vince and…
Read MoreEnjoying fresh air in our beautiful surroundings
Residents relish the opportunity to enjoy the fresh air and scenic beauty of the countryside during our outings. Wrapped in the tranquility of nature, they immerse themselves in the sights and sounds of the countryside, taking in the lush greenery, chirping birds, and gentle breeze.
Read MoreA little trip out to the Petersfield Easter Fayre!
Everyone had a fun morning at the Easter fete in Petersfield. Adding to the fun were Hazel & Tash who joined us from our sister home, Milkwood House.
Read MoreMaking choral connections!
We recently enjoyed a fabulous morning meeting lovely people at the “One Voice Community Choir” in Pangbourne. We had such a wonderful time that we’re already looking forward to joining again very soon.
Read MoreChatterwood hosts a visit from Portsmouth FC Players
Milkwood Care proudly sponsors the Portsmouth football team, and occasionally, we have the pleasure of hosting visits from a couple of first team players. On one such occasion, the captain, Marlon Pack, and Connor Ogilvie took the time to visit our Chatterwood residents. Heather, Rosemay, Brenda, Chris, David, and Lizzie thoroughly enjoyed chatting with them…
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