Posts by Milkwood Admin
Melanie’s Fitness Tips
There is always something new going on at the Lodge. This is Melanie instructing our clients to use both sides of the body with the aid of balls! The mind boggles!
Read MoreMilkwood Masterpieces
Painting is a popular activity in our home – here are some residents painting canvases with their own designs.
Read MoreFlower Power
One afternoon, Rhianna helped the residents to make some simple flower arrangements. We used roses from our local shop and wild flowers from our very own garden. It was a really lovely way to brighten up a dreary afternoon. Last week, Ann helped the residents to make a beautiful flower display for our dining table…
Read MoreFairy Garden
Over the past few months, we have been creating something magical together. Every Friday morning, we have been gathering around the activity table to plan, discuss and create our beautiful fairy garden.The residents have enjoyed using different craft mediums to accomplish the garden model. We started with sculpture and painting and followed it with construction.…
Read MoreSensory Session
Some of our residents enjoyed a music and sensory session at The Mountains.
Read MoreWilly Wonka Party
Today, to celebrate the brilliantness that is Willy Wonka, we held a themed party at Castleford! We transformed the Severn lounge into the chocolate factory by decorating it with balloons, candies and a back drop, which were all fitting with the theme! Lots of people joined us in the fun and have had the full…
Read MoreThe Lodge Dynasty
First, we had Kaye MacNamara, who came to us in 2016 and is a senior carer at the Lodge. Then, we employed the lovely Nikki Williams who works 10 hours a week as our housekeeper. Then, we got the amazing Josh, who works outside the Lodge, keeping it spick and span!!Thank heavens for family dynasties…
Read MoreThank You Tesco
We would live to say a big thank you to Tesco Chepstow for donating this wonderful hamper to everyone living at Castleford House and for the box of biscuits for the staff, too! We are so fortunate to live in such a generous community!
Read MoreArts & Crafts
Residents enjoyed an afternoon of creative arts and crafts. Some of the residents chose to blow paint through straws to make colourful pictures.Others asked to do vegetable stamping, so Elayne and Alison cut potatoes and other vegetables intoshapes. Gwen, David, Christine, Ray and some staff had a go at this. They all had great fun…
Read MoreOutdoor Entertainment
We were delighted to welcome Tickled Pink who performed an outdoor theatre production for us. The residents really enjoyed the show and clapped along to the music.
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