Archive for April 2025
Easter Bonnet parade
What a fantastic afternoon for our Easter Bonnet Parade! A big thank you to everyone who took part and created such incredible bonnets to show off on the catwalk. Well done to Katy and Wendy, who scored the highest points from our panel of judges!
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Our residents enjoyed a lovely afternoon of Easter-themed crafts, delighting everyone by creating adorable pom-pom bunny feet. It was a wonderful way to share some festive cheer and creativity together.
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Some of our ladies took advantage of the lovely weather by enjoying a cuppa in the garden. With the sun shining and birds singing, it was the perfect setting for a relaxing afternoon. Taking in the warmth and fresh air, they shared stories, laughter, and a few biscuits too. Simple moments like these remind us…
Read MoreEaster at Applewood
We had a wonderful time celebrating Easter at Applewood. The festivities brought plenty of smiles, with activities including balloon bouncing, bean bag throwing, and a cheerful sing-along of traditional Easter hymns. Of course, no Easter celebration would be complete without a little chocolate— much to everyone’s delight! It was a lovely opportunity for residents and…
Read MoreEaster
What a fun, chocolate-filled day we had. A special thank you to Lizzie and Tim for kick-starting our Easter morning with a sing-song and a story about the Christian values of Easter. From our lovely home to yours, we hope you have had a magical Easter!
Read MoreFeeding the birds at Braeburn
The Braeburn residents decided to make fat balls for their feathered garden visitors and hung them out on the feeders. They look wonderful. Now the sun has graced us with her presence again, we can feel spring is in the air!
Read MoreCraft and slime time
Our residents enjoy an eclectic mix of arts and crafts activities; some of which are messier than others!
Read MoreBeautiful butterfly trip
Staff and residents from Milkwood House took a trip into Portsmouth to visit Cumberland House Natural History Museum & Butterfly House. It was fascinating. They ended the visit with a cup of tea by Canoe Lake, and managed to make a friend with a swan who seemed set on coming home with them!
Read MoreTherapy and sensory room at The Mountains
We are very lucky to have our therapist, Natasha, who visits often to see the residents for both one-to-one and group therapy, massage and sensory sessions. We’re lucky that funding has been made available to a lady called Louise, who is able to provide our residents with extra sensory sessions and she’s also kindly donated…
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