Activities at Ashchurch View Care Home

Today, we hosted our "Increasing Hydration" event specifically tailored for those living with dementia, and it was a great success!

Our incredible Head Chef, John Fesel, created a spectacular trolley of tasty treats to help everyone beat the summer heat. Residents sampled Blue & Pink lemonade Tangerine jellies & Lemonade ice lolly shots Fresh melon variety & fruit skewers Refreshing smoothies  Icesupp yoghurts (frozen treats with a beautiful backstory of a family helping their own loved one stay hydrated!) Nutrient-rich Haskapa berry powder drinks & Omega-3 vanilla fudge pouches!

Our Memory Lane community lounge was buzzing with residents enjoying the sampling session together. For those unable to make it to the lounge, our Customer Relationship Manager, Louise Ramage, brought the trolley straight to their bedsides so no one missed out on these vital, delicious fluids.

We didn't forget our hard-working team and wonderful guests either! Visitors and staff all enjoyed a refreshing drink and snack to stay cool and hydrated.

A huge thank you to Chef John, Louise, and everyone who made today so special and refreshing!

Today, we want to give a massive, heartfelt shout-out to our incredible Gardener, Brendan! For over nine years, Brendan has been an invaluable part of the Ashchurch View family, dedicating his time, heart, and soul to making our gardens absolutely beautiful.

With an award-winning passion Brendan’s love for plants goes back to his college days, where he completed three years of intensive horticulture studies. During that time, he was part of a select team that participated in the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show and they won Silver! Brendan is incredibly proud of this achievement, and that same award-winning dedication shines through at our home every single day.

Brendan designs our gardens to be a feast for the senses. From the vibrant colours to the rich textures and beautiful scents of English lavender and scented roses, there is always something to experience. 
Right now, during this heatwave, his hard work is a lifesaver our garden's natural shade brings the temperature down by a good few degrees, offering a cool, refreshing retreat for everyone.

Many of our residents have rooms with doors leading straight out into the gardens, complete with their own collections of plants and pots. With a little helping hand from Brendan, residents maintain their own patches, keeping their lifelong passions and independence alive right here at the home.

Thank you, Brendan, for your unwavering dedication and for making Ashchurch View bloom. We are super proud to have you on our team! 

This Carers Week, we paused to celebrate the incredible, hard-working team that makes Ashchurch View such a special place to live and work. This is a snapshot of just a few of our dedicated carers.

Our General Manager, Samantia De Florimonte-Rose, gave a heartfelt thank you to all of our carers for "coming on the journey" with us. She praised their daily dedication, their wonderful care, and the massive contribution they make to our Ashchurch family every single day.

Sam also shared a special thank you to the team for their amazing patience during our ongoing home transformation. We are nearly there now, and our team will soon have a truly beautiful environment to work in.

The countdown is officially on for our grand opening day on 2nd July, where we will finally cut the ribbon and celebrate this exciting new chapter together!

Thank you, team Ashchurch View. You are appreciated this week, and every week!

Our residents had a fantastic time visiting Webbs Garden Centre. We spent the day exploring all the beautiful, vibrant plant displays and taking in the lovely floral aromas. After a stroll through the gift shop, we treated ourselves to some delicious cakes and refreshments at the café. It was the perfect afternoon filled with smiles, laughter, and great company!

Thanks to our amazing Gardener Brandan who drove the minibus and had the opportunity to looks at new ideas for the beautiful garden he has created at the home. 

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

Did you know the famous Cooper's Hill cheese rolling has been a tradition for over 600 years? Competitors from all over the world race down the steep hill to catch the wheel of cheese and claim it as their prize! 

Our residents had a wonderful time discovering the history behind this iconic event. It sparked fantastic conversations as many reminisced about their own walks on the hill and past visits to the event. Of course, we couldn't just talk about it we had to try it ourselves! We hosted our very own (and much safer!) cheese rolling competition right here at the home which everyone enjoyed.

We had a fantastic time celebrating World Chocolate Day yesterday! Our residents and staff were treated to a special chocolate trolley filled with treats.

From sticky Chocolate Eclairs to classic Freddos, Curly Wurlys, KitKats, and Twirls, there was something for everyone. We even took the trolley out into the garden so everyone could enjoy a sweet treat in the fresh air.

Big smiles and full hearts all round!

Our lounge was packed to the rafters this week for a very special visit from Guide Dogs Ledbury & Malvern! Residents turned out in force to meet the incredible guide dog mum and her adorable puppy, Oakley who proudly wore a jacket saying, "I'm a life changer."

He certainly changed our day! The room was filled with smiles, cuddles, and so much joy. One of our residents even declared it "the best talk we have ever had!"

A massive thank you to the wonderful volunteers Rod Arthur, Lorraine Lumsden, and Debbie Pitts for giving up their time to visit us. You brought so much happiness to our home! 

We had the absolute best time celebrating Cherry’s special day with a delicious family meal, surrounded by her friends and our staff.    
The incredible feast was prepared completely fresh right here in our home by our dedicated Head Chef, Jon, and his amazing team. 

To top off the celebrations, Jon and the team also baked a beautiful, bespoke birthday cake! We love making these individual cakes for each and every one of our residents to celebrate their special days. We hope you had a fantastic birthday, Cherry!

At Ashchurch View Care home we celebrate birthdays not just as a mark of ageing another year but as a celebration of life, achievements, and personal growth. It's a time for reflection, gratitude, and looking forward to future possibilities. Birthdays provide a special opportunity for us to help residents to gather with loved ones and create lasting memories.

Our beautiful home refurbishment is almost complete, and we just couldn't wait to share a sneak peek with you! Take a look at these lovely photos of our residents already enjoying some social time  our newly decorated lounge. 

While we are still awaiting the arrival of our new furniture and those final decorative touches to make the space truly grand and comfortable, the transformation is already incredible. 

We want to say a massive THANK YOU to our wonderful staff, residents, and visitors. Your ongoing patience, support, and understanding throughout this journey have meant the world to us. 
To celebrate, we will be hosting a special celebration in July for everyone to come along and view our beautiful new home! Watch this space for more details coming soon. 

We were absolutely thrilled to celebrate the completion of our extensive home refurbishment and marked this vibrant new chapter with a grand relaunch afternoon, bringing together our wonderful residents, staff, local dignitaries, and community leaders.

Tewkesbury Borough Mayor, Councillor George Porter, officially declared our newly refurbished home open with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Tewkesbury Town Mayor, Councillor Emma Ash, shared a heart-warming speech praising our transformation and thanking our amazing team for their dedication and compassion

We were also delighted to have talented Ruth Cartledge filled the home with beautiful music on her stunning Japanese harp, Princess Sakura.

Our Head Chef, John Fesel, kept everyone cool in the warm weather with refreshing drinks, bespoke canapés, and a beautiful celebratory WOW cake.

Guests also enjoyed guided tours of our upgraded communal spaces, refurbished resident rooms, and also had time to stroll through our beautiful gardens.

A huge thank you to everyone who attended and supported us, including representatives from Tayntons Solicitors, Willans Solicitors, GA Medical Transport Link, Priors Park Community, MOD Ashchurch and management team from Tewkesbury Fields Care Home.

General Manager, Samantia De Florimonte-Rose, said "The relaunch afternoon was a truly great success. We are excited to welcome the community into our home, We want our home to be a vibrant community hub, so we extend a warm invitation to local groups to host future events here with us!"
 

We are thrilled to celebrate John for his hard work. He always goes the extra mile for our residents. John makes sure every meal is nutritious, high quality, and delicious. Thank you, John, for your amazing dedication to our team and residents!

Our home came together for a deeply moving D-Day remembrance, and we are so incredibly proud of our residents for sharing their powerful memories with us. 

On Thursday, our local church community visited us to lead a beautiful service, which set a wonderfully reflective tone for the day. Afterwards, we gathered for a reminiscence session with a special PowerPoint presentation. Seeing the old photos brought so many stories to life, with residents sharing their own vivid memories of wartime rationing and skies completely filled with planes. It was a deeply emotional afternoon. 

One of our ladies beautifully recalled her brother’s bravery as a tail gunner in the famous Dambusters operation, remembering how he flew in what was easily the most dangerous seat in the aircraft. Another resident shared the incredible story of her grandfather, who bravely built bridges right through enemy shellfire.

To bring our afternoon to a close, we held a respectful minute of silence together. We then placed stars on our remembrance tree, a comfort to us all that their light still shines brightly in our hearts and in the freedom we enjoy today because of their immense sacrifice. Lest we forget.

Jacob recently led an incredible seated sports session at our home. He brought so much energy, fun games, and endless laughter to the room. Our residents absolutely loved him! He has an amazing way with everyone, making sure everyone felt involved and happy. 

Because the session was such a massive hit, we are thrilled to announce that Jacob will now be visiting us every single month! Thank you, Jacob, for bringing so much joy to our home. We already cannot wait for next month! 

Residents and Staff came together to celebrate the world culture day. Residents had a lovely time sharing stories about different cultures, as well as reflecting on our own rich heritage. 

We also had a fantastic visit from our volunteer quiz master, Jon! He tested our knowledge with a brilliant quiz all about the unique and fascinating hats worn around the world. 

At Ashchurch View we know how important World Culture Day is to us. Embracing our diverse backgrounds, whether this is the staff in the home or our lovely residents builds a deeper sense of understanding, connection, and community. It reminds us that while our traditions may be different through through celebrations like this it brings us closer.