Posts by Milkwood Admin
Clevedon Beach
After missing so much last year with the lockdown we are making up for it this summer and trying to visit all of our local beaches! Our residents have enjoyed a splendid afternoon down Clevedon Beach! We’ve never visited this beach before and we were not disappointed! Both our gents had Mr Whippys and Chips…
Read MoreOh Baby
We have two new additions to the Braeburn team, in the form of our growing crèche. May we introduce baby Daisy and baby George. Over the last few months, we have been trialling the use of baby dolls as part of our recreational activities. At first, we were a little apprehensive, as we weren’t quite…
Read MoreLettuce Eat A Sarnie
For National Sandwich Week, we did something a little different and made a sandwich “cake”. Our lovely cook, Ann, came up with this unusual idea, which went down a treat. The residents helped us to prepare the feast, by layering up multiple, popular sandwich fillings. This included ham with tomato, chicken with lettuce and cheese…
Read MoreWall Art
David helped our maintenance man to roller the wall ready for painting by art teacher, Karen, and residents.
Read MoreShopping & Sundaes
Who doesn’t love a little shopping spree? Or sundaes? We certainly do, here at Castleford! Yesterday we were lucky enough to be able to welcome Jackie Scarfe, who owns @Classic Clothing, back into the home. Jackie comes into the homes and sets up clothes and accessories in a shop layout for people to walk around…
Read MoreLlandrindod Wells Lake
We ventured out for a few hours to get some fresh air and a walk around Llandrindod Wells Lake. The residents loved how peaceful the lake was and loved watching the swans on the lake.
Read MoreWild Place Project
Today one of our resident’s wished to go to the zoo and we were able to grant that wish and visit the Wild Place Project in Bristol. We have had the most fun-filled time at the Wild Place Project and have laughed endlessly! We were able to see a variety of animals including; giraffes, zebras,…
Read MoreJust Breathe
For the first time since the pandemic began, we have finally been able to welcome back Jenny, our yoga teacher. Yoga has always been much loved by many here at Braeburn. Its gentle movements really help to keep our residents active and supple. Every precaution has been taken to ensure the safety of all during…
Read MoreTea Duties
Barbara likes to help make the tea and hand them out. She is very helpful around the home.
Read MoreLiz and Muriel
These two lovely ladies have become firm friends and really enjoy doing things together around the home.
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