We had a lovely heart-warming afternoon with some very special visitors, therapy dogs Beanie, Yoda and Bea from the charity `Dogs for Health`.

Accompanied by their wonderful handlers, the friendly dogs visited residents throughout the home, including in their own rooms, spreading good feeling wherever they went. There were plenty of smiles, cuddles and wagging tails as residents enjoyed spending time with their four-legged guests.

Animal visits can provide wonderful opportunities for companionship, comfort and connection, making this a particularly special afternoon for everyone involved.

Our residents enjoyed a cosy Bonfire Night celebration, with sparklers bringing a little extra sparkle to the evening.

Many people chose to stay warm indoors, enjoying delicious hot chocolate and marshmallows while listening to calming classical music. Others ventured into the garden to experience the simple pleasure of holding a sparkler and watch nearby fireworks in the night sky.

It was a lovely evening filled with warmth, familiar traditions and special moments shared together.

Our wonderful ladies at Adlington Manor enjoyed a peaceful stroll out in the fresh air today! They took a walk down to say hello to everyone's favourite friend, Harley the horse, who was happily peeking out from his stable to greet them.

There’s nothing quite like fresh air, great company, and a gentle animal friend to brighten up the day. Seeing Harley always brings such warm smiles to our residents' faces!        

We enjoyed a wonderful time bringing generations together through a series of fun activities.

Our residents were delighted to welcome children from Rockers and Rollers Nursery, who shared stories, songs, colouring, stickers and plenty of smiles.

We also welcomed students from Wells Cathedral School, who visit weekly to spend time with residents. This week's visit featured a lively game of giant Jenga, bringing plenty of laughter and friendly competition.

Our residents enjoy spending time outdoors, and we were delighted to welcome the Sixth Form students from Wallingford School for a lovely game of croquet.   

It was wonderful to see different generations coming together, sharing the experience and enjoying each other’s company. While some residents took part in the game, others enjoyed a cuppa, good conversation and watching the friendly competition unfold.

A lovely opportunity to bring our community together and create meaningful connections across generations.

Our Music and Movement sessions are always such a joy to be part of. It's wonderful to see our residents smiling, laughing and enjoying themselves while keeping active. Music has such a special way of bringing people together, and even the simplest movements can make a real difference to someone's wellbeing. We believe that keeping fit should always be fun! Promoting an active and fulfilling lifestyle is an important part of everyday life. 

The dedicated activities team provides a varied programme of meaningful and enjoyable activities that support residents' physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. Those activities are another wonderful reminder that staying active doesn't have to feel like exercise. Sometimes all it takes is a favourite tune, a little movement and good company to create a truly enjoyable experience.   

Our residents have had a wonderful time enjoying some of their favourite hobbies and interactive activities today! 

From relaxed colouring sessions with vibrant pens to shape-sorting puzzles and a very intense game of Jenga alongside our caring team—it’s been all about fun, focus, and good company. We love seeing these moments of mindfulness, friendly competition, and shared joy! 

There was a wonderful sense of warmth, gratitude and community spirit at Fordmill Care Home as residents, families and staff came together to celebrate our annual Harvest Festival. We were delighted to welcome Minister Brian, who led a lovely Harvest celebration, bringing everyone together for a meaningful time of reflection, Thanksgiving and appreciation for the many blessings in our lives. The Harvest Festival is a special tradition that reminds us of the importance of kindness, generosity and helping those less fortunate. 

As part of our celebrations, we organised a food collection in support of our local food bank, encouraging residents, relatives, staff and friends to donate essential food items to help individuals and families in need. We were truly touched by the kindness and generosity shown by everyone who contributed. The celebrations continued with a delightful Harvest Afternoon Tea, featuring delicious sweet treats lovingly prepared by our talented chef, Lisa, which everyone thoroughly enjoyed.