We had a rather unusual visitor at Bushey House Beaumont on Monday when our lovely friends from Performing Pets brought along a beautiful owl to meet our residents!

For many of our residents, it was the first time they had seen an owl up close, so having the chance to gently stroke and even hold him was a real treat!

It's lovely to see the smiles these visits bring, and we are so grateful to Performing Pets for giving our residents such wonderful experiences.

We had some very cute visitors at Bushey House last week when our friends from Performing Pets brought along four adorable guinea pigs for their monthly visit.

Our residents absolutely loved spending time with these gentle little creatures, enjoying plenty of cuddles and the chance to stroke and hold them. The guinea pigs seemed to enjoy all the fuss and attention just as much as our residents did!

Our monthly pet therapy visits are always a favourite at Bushey House. There's something so lovely about seeing the smiles that animals bring, and these visits give everyone the opportunity to enjoy a little companionship and affection.

Our residents always look forward to discovering which furry or feathered friends will be coming through our doors next month!

Yesterday, our residents enjoyed a little taste of Greece without even having to pack a suitcase!

Our Head Chef Roman and his wonderful catering team prepared a delicious Greek-themed lunch, with traditional starters, main courses and desserts for everyone to enjoy.

After lunch, we settled down to watch a fascinating film about Ancient Greece, followed by some lovely Greek music and a virtual tour of the beautiful Greek Islands. It brought back some happy holiday memories and sparked lots of conversation.

The best part of our themed days is that our residents get to choose where we travel to next! Everyone votes for a country they'd like to explore, and our catering and activities teams work together to bring it to life through food, music and activities.

We had such a lovely day together and can't wait to see where our residents decide to take us next!

It was lovely to welcome members of our local community to Bushey House Beaumont on Friday for a special Halloween-themed afternoon tea.

Our wonderful Head Chef Roman and his catering team had been busy preparing a delicious selection of sandwiches, cakes and sweet treats, all freshly made in our kitchen for everyone to enjoy.

It was such a lovely afternoon, with plenty of tea, laughter and new friendships being made. We always enjoy welcoming our neighbours into Bushey House, catching up with familiar faces and making new friends.

We hold our community afternoon teas at the end of each month, and our next one will be on Friday 27th November.

Animal therapy is one of the cornerstones of our life enrichment program and features regularly on our resident-led weekly activity planner at Collingtree Park.

Ferdy is a five-year-old Giant Schnauzer who brings so much comfort, happiness and smiles to our residents. Her gentle nature and cuddles make every visit extra special.

Residents at Collingtree Park love the animal therapy sessions that our dedicated Activities Team organise. It is one of the foundations of our Life Enrichment program, we know that animal therapy can help reduce blood pressure and improve overall cardiovascular health.

What a lovely afternoon we had with our residents enjoying some autumn flower arranging.

Using mini pumpkins, flowers and greenery freshly picked from our beautiful gardens, everyone got busy creating their own little autumn masterpieces.

It was lovely to see everyone choosing their favourite flowers, chatting away and taking such care over their arrangements. No two displays were quite the same, and our residents were so pleased with what they had made.

The finished arrangements now have pride of place in residents' rooms, with a few extras brightening up our dining room too!

Sometimes it's the simplest activities that bring the most pleasure, and this was certainly one of those afternoons. A little creativity, lovely company and something beautiful to enjoy afterwards.

We had a lovely afternoon of birthday celebrations at Bushey House Beaumont as we wished our wonderful resident Jeremy a very Happy Birthday!

Following our afternoon music concert, residents and staff came together to sing Happy Birthday to Jeremy and surprise him with a beautiful birthday cake, lovingly made by our talented catering team.

Jeremy was quite overwhelmed by all the fuss and became a little emotional, which made the moment even more special.

There was plenty of cake to go around, and Jeremy thoroughly enjoyed sharing it with his friends and our team over a relaxing cup of coffee.

It was such a lovely moment to share, and seeing how much it meant to Jeremy really warmed our hearts.

Happy Birthday, Jeremy, from all your friends here at Bushey House Beaumont!

Supporting residents to enjoy outings, shopping, meals out and other trips is a key aspect of the weekly activities calendar. 

Our Residents enjoyed a trip to Northampton Garden Centre and enjoyed some early Christmas displays. They got some ideas for which decorations they dress Collingtree Park in this year.

Regular outings are just one aspect of our life enrichment program and all the trips we take are at the request of the residents. Our monthly activities calendar boasts a range of outings and entertainment.

Arts and crafts activities are a regular feature of the activities programme at Collingtree Park and offer significant social, cognitive, and emotional benefits for our residents, helping to improve their overall quality of life.

Our Residents had some Halloween fun decorating some happy Halloween pumpkins. They really enjoyed the activity and by the smiles on the pumpkins faces so did they.

Group sessions provide a shared space for conversation, laughter, and teamwork, helping residents build friendships and feel a stronger sense of belonging within the community.