Activities at Claremont Parkway Care Home

With new sun hats on our residents took to the garden to sow seeds during this weeks Gardening Club. From Sweat Peas to Cress and even a visit from Margaret with her gorgeous Guinea Pigs, we certainly had fun in the sun!

The Claremont Parkway Residents and Staff have certainly been shaking things up this week for 'Get Barchester Moving' Week!

It has been a fun packed week with target games, hula hooping, gentle exercise balloon tennis and a Zumba class. Residents, relatives and staff have all joined in, having fun and laughter along the way.

We also had a cake sale to help raise money toward the Barchester Charitable Fund and we are still collecting! More activities are planned for the weekend. Well done to everyone who has taken part so far this week.

We are so proud of each and every one of our care team for the outstanding care that they provide to our residents every single day. They always go above and beyond their role and for this we are truly grateful.

On Monday, Chef and the hospitality team provided them with a various sweet, and savoury goodies to enjoy during their break times and on Tuesday, the team were invited to 'take a break' with home manager; Jacob as he took time to thank them personally for everything they do.

Deputy Manager; Amancita Palero and Registered Nurse; Nicoleta Cercel surprised the team with a home baked, and beautifully decorated cake which tasted as good as it looked!

Chef Vera completed the treat table with one of their favourites; her famous cheese straws.We will continue to shower our wonderful carers this week with all the love they deserve, in appreciation for their hard work and dedication to our residents, and one another.

Knowing our residents love to make new friends, activities coordinator; Karen couldn't miss the opportunity to connect with the residents of Ritson Lodge Care Home - Barchester Healthcare whilst on holiday in Hopton-on-Sea, Norfolk.

The activities team; Karen and Elain worked with several Claremont Parkway residents to write up introductory letters that included a photo and a short paragraph about each of them.

These profiles were hand delivered by Karen earlier today alongside a mountain of fresh bakes courtesy of Chef Vera for all to enjoy at Ritson Lodge.

Karen received a very warm welcome on her surprise visit and was taken on a tour of Ritson Lodge's beautiful communities by Home Administrator; Jo Dunlop and being introduced to many of their residents and Host, Reece Parker.

We look forward to receiving their resident responses and setting up a this inter-home 'Pen Pal Friendship Group'. The team hope to bring everyone together over zoom in the coming weeks before planning an actual meetup during the summer!

Our residents honoured the bravery and sacrifice of those involved in the D-Day landings this Thursday when our care home held a special commemoration event to remember this pivotal moment in history.

Residents shared their memories and stories, and we watched a documentary that brought the events of 6th June 1944 to life. We were joined by vocalist Steve Jay who took us back to the era in style through his wonderful performance that had us all singing along, before settling down for a traditional afternoon tea with homemade scones, cream and jam.

We will never forget the heroic men and women who sacrificed everything to protect our freedom.

Our residents had a lovely afternoon singing along to Pete who is one half of singing duo Nice N Easy Activity Show Community Group.

What a performance! With a selection of songs such as The lady is tramp, Tie a yellow ribbon, Sweet Caroline and many more, Pete had everyone up and dancing.

We'd like to say a big thank you to one of our care assistants who kindly booked the entertainment as a treat for our residents...Thank you Miranda it was a fabulous surprise.