Activities at Cherry Trees Care Home
Our activities team are constantly striving to mentally and physically stimulate those we support by organising group and individual social events for anyone and everyone to participate in. There are regular outings in the minibus to nearby places of interest, including the local theatre, as well as visits from Pat dogs, musicians and entertainers. We also host bingo, quiz and knitter natter afternoons that we encourage relatives and the local community to attend. Our Gentleman's Club is also open to non-residents every Thursday afternoon from 2:30pm, join us for a tipple of your choice, we have plenty of snacks and chats. For the ladies, our beauty salon provides; hairdressing and nail pampering, you too can enjoy a drink and some well-deserved 'me' time. Activities are one of the most important aspects of a care home, so it is essential that our team are dedicated to ensuring that residents are entertained, and that life at Cherry Trees is fun and active.
Carly Marshall
Carly joined Cherry Trees in March 2023. Her whole life has been working in the care sector and now as lead activity coordinator, Carly said ‘ I absolutely love my role here. I have a real passion to enrich the lives of our residents and make them as special as they can be. I really love to see the faces of our residents when we make these ideas we have come to life, it’s just a magical and rewarding job and I can honestly say I’ve found my forever home’
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
Read our brochure
Activities and Events Partnerships
As part of our bespoke life-enrichment programmes, we host a number of live virtual events in the home on a regular basis through a number of partnerships with places of interest and world class performance companies
Life at Cherry Trees Care Home
Cherry Trees Sunshine Fun
Our residents took time out to paddle and picnic in the sun at Cherry Trees today. With record temperatures the ice-cream trolley was a welcome surprise to all cool and hydrate everyone.
Happy 100th Birthday 'Hilda'
Mrs Hilda Tenten was joined by staff as we all raised a glass in of her landmark birthday around a special birthday cake made by the home’s chef Chris Aston. Hilda was so pleased and honoured to receive a message from HRH The Queen.
Hilda has been a much loved residents at Cherry Trees Care Home in Alcester for just over 10 years. Born in Hammersmith, London during 1920s and married in 1945, she is a well-travelled lady. Having supported her husband throughout his diplomatic career, hosting parties to entertain his connections across the globe, including those in London, India, South Africa and the Caribbean.
Hilda’s own career was somewhat impressive too; starting work at age 14 for the Post Office Savings Bank and, during the war years, she found the energy and determination to support the Fire Service in her afternoons and evenings. Then in 1966, Hilda become an Executive Officer for The Department of Environment in Surrey; only retiring from civil service in 1993. Hilda has two devoted daughters; Pauline and Brenda and a beautiful granddaughter; Nicola, all of which she loves and misses dearly. The birthday girl, said: I really don’t want any fuss, it’s only a birthday!
Debbie Osborne, general manager of the home, said: "We’re delighted to be celebrating a truly remarkable woman as she reaches this amazing milestone. Having a birthday during the restrictions can be hard, we will ensure Hilda can link ‘virtually’ with her family. As ‘queen’ for the day, we’ll do all we can to make this an extra special turn of her very own century"
Our activities coordinator Jo-Anne treated us all to a slide show of Hilda’s life courtesy of her family photo albums, and she received a pamper session; nails and hair in our beauty salon to complete her special day.
Residents Family Gifts of Kindness
We have been overwhelmed by the generosity of our residents families during this difficult time. The gifts of kindness received include; laundry bags, hand-crocheted ear protectors for face masks, and delicious sweet treats from biscuits to fresh fruit.
We can't thank you enough for thinking of us - they're all greatly received.
International Nurses Day
On 12th May, Cherry Trees celebrated 'International Nurses Day' which coincides with the 200th anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth.
General Manager; Debbie took time to meet with them all and present them each with a special 'Thank You' card direct from Chief Executive; Pete Calveley.
The nurses received hampers filled with a selection of wonderful goodies, donated by the community. We wish to thank them all for their continued service and dedication to our home and residents.
Easter Activities and Afternoon Tea
We were so pleased to receive some beautifully hand-crafted Easter cards sent in by the children at Henley in Arden CE Primary School, which were handed out to our residents. They were encouraged to do their own arts and crafts; all displayed on Memory Lane. Many residents enjoyed a cream tea on the terrace with our home manager; Debbie and the Easter bunny (Jo-Anne) delivered wonderful gifts of Easter Eggs and activities packs to all our residents’ rooms to enjoy on Easter Sunday.
Green-Fingered Support
Our volunteer Malcolm (partner of a resident) has kindly offered to help keep the grounds around the front of the home tidy and looking lovely, he enjoys he’s bacon butty and cuppa as a massive ‘thank you’ from us all.
We believe they're good enough for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, and as soon as restrictions are lifted, you're all invited to come and taking a meander through the gardens to see the results of Malcolm’s hard work for yourself.
Upcoming events
May
The month of May is the gateway to Summer and we are looking forward to a fun filled month ahead.
