June 2025 – Milkwood Care Limited

Tea Party

We decided to have a tea party, so we went shopping and picked out a variety of cakes to suit everyone’s tastes. After setting up the dining room and playing some music, we enjoyed plenty of cake along with cups of tea and coffee. It was the perfect way to spend the day!

Homemade doughnuts and a sunny garden stroll

Enjoying the warmth The warmer days mean more time outdoors! We took full advantage of the lovely weather with a refreshing stroll around the garden, soaking up the fresh air and sunshine. Our walk included a visit to our pretty fishpond, which looked especially peaceful in the gentle morning light. To add a little extra…

Enjoying the sunshine

One Saturday brought with it a perfect slice of summer — warm sunshine, a gentle breeze, and the delightful aroma of lunch being served outdoors. Our residents gathered in the garden for a relaxing afternoon, turning a simple meal into a lovely social occasion. Tables were set under sun umbrellas, and laughter filled the air…

VE Day Celebrations

Our VE Day celebrations at Castleford were fantastic! We spent time making decorations, crafting homemade lemonade, and choosing the perfect menu for our party. On the day, we enjoyed a special party lunch featuring all the traditional foods people would have favoured on VE Day. We sipped the delicious lemonade we made with Nicole and…

Petersfield outing

Recently, we had a lovely peaceful morning walk around Petersfield Heath, followed by a well-earned cup of tea. After heading back for lunch, we treated the ladies to a visit to Rake Garden Centre, where they enjoyed coffee, a good chat, and a browse through the plants and gifts. Back home, the day ended on…

Garden Time

We spent a lovely afternoon in the garden enjoying Easter- themed activities, a fun sing-along, and some creative drawing. With the sun shining and cold lemonade in hand, spirits were high as we watched Lou hard at work building our new summer house—something we’re all excited to make use of this summer!

Salon trip and some shopping

Carole enjoyed a relaxing trip to the nail salon, where she was pampered with a soothing manicure that left her feeling refreshed and cared for. Separately, we enjoyed a lovely shopping trip followed by a cosy coffee stop at Labels.

CQC Update

At Milkwood Care, we understand that families often look to the latest CQC reports when choosing a care home. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) typically schedules inspections based on concerns raised or the need for follow-up from previous visits. The absence of recent inspections at our homes reflects the CQC’s continued confidence in the high…

Animals Interactive

We enjoyed a wonderful morning at Castleford House Nursing Home when we were visited by Animals Interactive! As you can see, everyone absolutely loved the experience.They brought an incredible range of animals including a 15ft snake, skunk, fox cub, meerkats, owls, guinea pigs, a mouse, rabbit, tortoise, two therapy dogs, and a variety of lizards.…