Posts by Milkwood Admin
Wine O’Clock
Residents eagerly anticipate the arrival of “wine o’clock”, a cherished time that brings joy and relaxation to their lives. Wine o’clock serves as a reminder of the pleasures of life and fosters a sense of camaraderie among the residents, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere within our lovely home. It is a ritual that brings…
Read MoreBaking
Residents of Applewood have also found great joy in the art of baking.
Read MoreA Special Visit
Today we started some prep for our summer fete by tie-dying some clothes with some very special guests! We welcomed Rosie Grubb, Danielle Parry and Tracy Grubb down to Castleford – they are the Activity Coordinators at Mynyddoedd Mountains, which is one of our sister homes in Milkwood CareWe had a wonderful day being creative…
Read MoreHappy 4th July Day
We had our very own Independance Day here at Ganarew! We had an American themed lunch menu, an afternoon of games and some good old sing songs!
Read MoreHome Communion
This week we had our monthly visit from Nicola Bullivant to deliver our home communion Home communion is something that a lot of people enjoy, as well as animal therapy, so we combined the two and this months communion was led by Nicki and Ginny!We sang, read prayers, received communion, fussed over Ginny and enjoyed…
Read MoreNew Baby Doll
Our residents are loving our new “baby” doll. This was gifted to us from a lady who makes these lifelike dolls. It is weighted and feels and looks like a real newborn, just without the sleepless nights and nappies. A big thank you to her.
Read MoreGeorge Ezra’s Biggest Fan
Last night, on July 2nd, we finally made Josie’s dream come true of seeing George Ezra live!With a whisky in hand, shades on and her sign ready, Josie had an amazing night watching her favourite artist!Josie sang and danced the night away and enjoyed every single moment! Josie told us today: “I still can’t believe…
Read MoreWimbledon at Braeburn
We held our very own version of Wimbledon in our home today everyone was super Energetic! They certainly earned the strawberries and cream afterwards!
Read MoreParty Afternoon’s
We held a wonderful family & friends afternoon in the sunshine, everyone had a great time! We also had another busy afternoon, with a visit from Doorstep entertainment, performing their Party Show.
Read MoreCastleford’s A-Lister
We have the honour of caring for George Ezra’s biggest fan! And Josie’s story and devotion for George has not gone unnoticed!Today, Josie was made to feel like a true a-lister celebrity when she was interviewed by the fantastic team from BBC Gloucestershire! Josie and Head of Lifestyles, Amelia Pace, spoke about the amazing experience…
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