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A Game of Jenga

David carefully stacked the wooden tower before we took it in turns to remove a block each without it toppling over! This game is great for hand and eye co-ordination; a steady hand is needed to stack and remove the wooden blocks.David did very well and thought it was great fun when the tower eventually…

Wishing Tree Trip

Today, we were able to grant one of our residents, her wishing tree trip, which was to go to The Range in Newport Whilst this may seem like a simple request, it meant a lot to her and she was over the moon when we told her we were taking her there today! We have…

Sowing Seeds & Planting

Now that we’re enjoying better weather, many of the residents are getting involved with gardening. It’s a favourite summer hobby for many and it’s lovely to see plants appearing.

Germany Day

We thought we would choose a menu from another country to carry on our theme of exploring international dishes.We decided to choose German food this month and Elayne cooked some really tasty Bratwurst sausages & sauerkraut for lunch and made a black forest gateau for dessert.We hosted a Germany themed quiz in the afternoon, which…

Outdoor Adventures

We have taken advantage of today’s good weather and spent most of the day outside! This morning our residents have joined us in the sensory garden to create some dream catchers. Although they required some intricate work, we think they look fantastic! We have also spent time admiring some of the flowers that have bloomed…

Nature Guardians

There are many types of wildlife in the gardens at Castleford, and we thoroughly enjoy being so close to nature and helping to take care of it. Some of the plants that we have planted in the sensory garden are to help encourage bees and butterflies (which are super pollinators). One afternoon, whilst working in…

Owl Visit

Today we welcomed back some of our old friends ,Berkshire birds of prey .It was lovely to interact with the outside world again with covid restrictions in place.

Takeaway & Tipples

Today we had a “takeaway and tipples” evening! We have all enjoyed a kebab takeaway from one of the local shops, Babylon Gardens! We have indulged on pizza, popcorn chicken, lamb and chicken donner! A selection of drinks were also available for people to have. The gin and tonic has been particularly popular! We have…

Mosiac Colouring

Sat at the end of the lounge where the natural light is best, John carefully chose the felt tip colours he wanted and gently got to work filling in the blanks. John was relaxed during this activity and enjoyed his coffee and biscuits afterwards.

Drum Activity

Over the last few weeks, we have taken part in an exciting new exercise programme. Mel, our fitness instructor, has been teaching us drum routines and, with the help of a yoga ball and drumsticks, we have enjoyed keeping fit with these routines, accompanied by some great music. The residents thoroughly enjoy the exercise sessions…