Author: Chris Tarry

Everyone loves a pub lunch, and the residents at The Ruddington are no exception. Some of them tripped out this week and have been enjoying pub lunches at the Heart in Ruddington this week. Reviews have been very favourable so more of our residents are going to go next week.

It’s always a pleasure to welcome these lovely miniature ponies to our homes. This occasion was no exception. Everyone really loved getting close to the little horses and stroking them. They were really well behaved guests and are welcome back any time!

One that the lovely residents of Orchard House took full advantage of this week. The home is blessed with a lovely garden and everyone enjoyed sitting out in it and lapping up the sunshine. There was lots of strolling around, chatting, talking, and laughing with each other. It was lovely to see them so happy. We hope you are enjoying the sunshine.

We were pleased to take on board two new office staff here at St Peter’s recently. Both of our lovely residents thoroughly enjoyed the morning helping out! They were so efficient and professional – they are welcome back anytime!

Our lovely residents at St Peter’s really enjoyed a terrific reminiscence session this week. Using memory boxes they reflected on and remembered events and things they did in the past. Using pictures, memorabilia, and scents they used to use brought back lots of memories for them all. Everyone had a really enjoyable time and they are looking forward to more great memories in the next session.

Our lovely Orchard House resident Godfrey celebrated his 80th birthday recently, with his loving family and the Orchard House staff. Sam, our care planner, made his beautiful cake, and his family brought lots of sweets, pastries, and more. Of course, there were lots of cards and presents to make the day even more special.

Everyone had a fantastic time and Godfrey would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who worked so hard to make his Birthday one to remember!

Residents at Orchard House were treated to a delicious afternoon tea last Tuesday. There were lots of cakes, different kinds of pastries, and tea and coffee, which our Residents enjoyed very much. Many thanks to our kitchen team who made it all possible. The treats were so tasty it didn’t take long before there was nothing left but crumbs!

Residents at Balmore House had a terrific day enjoying the warm weather yesterday. Sitting in our courtyard, and eating some ice lollies, they were given a lovely musical treat by local entertainer Charlotte who brought along her saxophone. Everyone loved singing along to some of their favourite tunes.

Residents at St Peter’s had a wonderful time yesterday celebrating the 80th Anniversary of VE Day. The home looked a treat and our kitchen angels produced a great spread for everyone to enjoy. We hope you enjoyed VE Day as much as we did!

All the residents of Balmore Country House thoroughly enjoyed themselves yesterday as they took part in the home’s celebrations for the 80th anniversary of VE Day. There was a lovely spread for everyone to enjoy and lots of music. Residents particularly enjoyed singing along to some of the old wartime songs. Of course, there was a more serious side to the day and they spent quite a bit of time swapping stories about their memories of the war and the post was peace. An important day for everyone.