September 2024 – Page 2 – Milkwood Care Limited

Sharpness to Gloucester boat trip for residents of The Lodge

On the 12th of September, we enjoyed a wonderful boat trip along the Sharpness to Gloucester Canal. We boarded a charming canal boat owned by the Willow Trust at Saul Junction Marina and had a fantastic time gently sailing down the canal to our lunchtime destination. We enjoyed a delicious picnic before reboarding the boat…

Canaries and days out

Some of our residents enjoyed a trip to Southsea for fish and chips, while others got acquainted with our new canaries! So far, we have named two of them Bob and Terrence. Suggestions for more names are welcome!

Arts and crafts at Braeburn

Adapting our arts, crafts, and games to our resident’s preferences and needs is the perfect way to combine creativity and relaxation. Whether they prefer colour-by-numbers, or an interactive game of soft darts, we have lots of choose from and staff who are eager to get involved.

A trip to Milestone Museum

We enjoyed an incredible day out at Milestone Museum recently, combined with an afternoon of nostalgia as we took part in a singalong with the Dementia Music Choir. This is a fantastic group, led by two wonderful ladies who make sure it is an interactive experience for all who attend. The music is perfect with…

Delightful cream tea

We enjoyed the most wonderful cream tea afternoon, made even more special by the presence of family members who joined in the fun. Thank you to everyone who took the time to join us!

98th birthday celebrations!

A fabulous Happy 98th Birthday to Dennis and Joy (one day early for Dennis). This friendship started at the age of 14 and all these years later the connection is still there. Happy birthday!

Furry cuddles at Applewood

Warm cuddles and waggy tails. This is what brings so much joy to our home whenever we receive a visit from a furry friend. What makes it even more special is that each resident can spend special time with a pet companion when they visit, as we ensure that everyone is allocated time in their…

Daisy chains and dancing

Our lovely Health Care Assistants, Alice and Joyce, have supported Louise and Barbara to spend some time in our beautiful grounds today. Together the ladies have picked some daisies and made daisy chains, whilst Barbara has shown us some of her best dance moves in the glorious sunshine.

Archery, coffee, and cake

Did you know that archery is considered one of the oldest sports in the world? That certainly deserves some respect, so we thought we would give it a try! Here we are, engaging in this fun sport on a sunny day, followed by a well-deserved rest with coffee and cake.

A Strictly-style afternoon

When Dementia Friendly Petersfield hosted a lovely tea dance with Art-V-Motion dance group, it was as if Strictly Come Dancing had arrived in town! Logan and Ali had the pleasure of accompanying Neil and Brenda to an afternoon of spectacular dancing. The bright Sunday afternoon sunlight made the sparkles on their stunning outfits sparkle even…