Woodlands staff and residents embraced New Beginnings this afternoon and reflected upon the events of the last year. The afternoon commenced with a moving speech from Jo our Director of Care followed by inspiring words from Woodlands Home Manager Deb. and also Deputy Jay Jay. Staff and residents alike enjoyed watching the little pupils of […]

Hillbrow staff and residents embraced New Beginnings on the afternoon of Thursday 1st. April and reflected upon the events of the last year. Staff all wore yellow to reflect the yellow of our sunflower ethos approach to care.  From moving speeches by Laura our HR Manager and the Homes Manager Bev to receiving a yellow […]

  Easter Week On Monday 29TH. March we made the most of the lovely Spring sunshine with tea in the garden. Rod enjoys the sunshine in the garden. Firstly though we did  our chair-based exercises. Dorothy, Daphne, Tony and Jeff do the arm exercises. Ann, Jenny, Rod, and Joy worked hard at the exercises! Tony […]

On Monday 22nd March on a beautiful Spring day we started the week energetically with chair based exercises and enjoyed some pampering. Some of us also took advantage of the good weather and enjoyed the garden. During the afternoon the hairdresser also visited. Sheila sunning herself with a view of the daffodils! Jeff loved the […]

Easter Week On Monday 29th. March we enjoyed chair-based exercises, some Easter colour therapy and some more bonnets were made! Sylvia, Kath and Pat getting creative! Sylvia and Pat’s fabulous finished Easter art. Joan making her hat with Sally-Anne Joan’s lovely ‘Little chick’ bonnet!   Tess touching toes and Elwyn doing arm exercises!   Diane […]

On Monday 15th. March we started the week energetically with chair based exercises and enjoyed some pampering. During the afternoon the hairdresser visited. On Tuesday 16th. March ahead of St. Patrick’s Day on Tuesday we enjoyed gentle exercises and an Irish word search. Dorothy, Ann and Joy were active participants! Joy and Daphne both  looking […]

A Very Warm Welcome Back to our Relatives! On Monday 1st. March we enjoyed morning exercises followed by some pampering. The hairdresser also visited and we worked upon our scrapbooks. On Tuesday 9th. March we enjoyed chair-based exercises and a quiz. Dawn encouraging our residents’ participation. Dorothy and Ann enjoying a nice chat during the […]

This week we celebrated all things Irish with St. Patrick’s day on Wednesday 17th. March. Kath M, chooses a delicious St. Paddy’s day iced cupcake! On Monday 15th. March we did our chair-based exercises and a ‘How Green Am I?’ quiz followed by St. Patrick’s arts and crafts during the afternoon. Tess, Elwyn and Iris […]

On Monday 1st. March we started the week energetically with some ball games and discussed all things Welsh as it was St. David’s Day. Pearl had fun! Joan enjoys the ball games.   We enjoyed a puzzle challenge morning  and the hairdresser also visited. During the afternoon we celebrated St. David’s day and all things […]

From the 8th of March the government has issued new guidance about indoor visiting in care homes, which we welcome. Residents are allowed a nominated visitor who can visit in a safe dedicated visitor space. Visitors much have a negative lateral flow test, answer a health check and wear PPE before entering the home. Woodlands […]