Activities at Pinetree Care Home

As we hit midweek and half way through International Carers Week, we would like to say a huge thank you to our very special and dedicated carers.

These are just a few and we know we owe so much to so many.

Barchester have gifted our caring staff with a huge box of cadburys chocolates to say thanks.

Our residents, colleagues and family members wrote special cards of thanks and we said a really heartfelt thank you.

Meet our Resident Ambassador!
We are delighted to introduce you to our Resident Ambassador, George, here at Pinetree.
George is a valued member of our community, and we are thrilled to have him represent our residents.
As Resident Ambassador, George serves as a voice for fellow residents, communicating their wishes, suggestions, and feedback to our staff members. 
George makes such a positive impact in our care home.
We are thrilled to award him his official ambassador badge. Welcome to the team George.

Making the most of opportunities when they arise; this morning we joined staff member Loretta on her dog walk with Annie. Out early to avoid the heat we had a walk to the park.

Completing every day tasks can be a great therapy for many, with the added bonus of our favourite four legged friend, we had a lovely time.
 

Staff and residents were given the opportunity to attend the 80 year VE Day service of remembrance parade in Rayleigh. 
We were very privileged and honoured to have been invited to this poinyant event. 
We were treated to entertainment in the form of music from Libby, a beautiful songstress and a traditional parade of army cadets and the local ATC. 
Prayers were said, hymns were sung, the last post played its tune across Rayleigh and we watched the lighting of the beacon which was performed in unison across the country at 9.30pm this evening. 
Our residents were touched to have been part of such a special occasion and enjoyed meeting local people and dignitaries.   

We celebrated VE Day at Pinetree today in style. 
We began with an official service lead by reverends Jackie and Steve and the kings address read by Chair of Rochford District Council Sarah-Jayne Page. 
The Last Post was played followed by a 2 minute silence. 
The official cake was made by our lovely Andrea and cut by Barbara in her capacity of first Pinetree resident. 
We boogied the afternoon away at a street party after the most beautiful buffet.
Chatting about old memories shared both happy and emotional with friends and families was priceless. 
We were thrilled to be able celebrate Victory in Europe and the freedom we enjoy today with all of our lovely residents snd their families. 
Thank you to everyone who supported and joined us today.

WOW WOW WOW 
What a fantastic day we shared with residents, their families and friends, future residents, staff and the community. 
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for coming today, for donating cakes, raffle prizes and being part of this special day. 
We raised a whopping £475 for our charities, dementia UK and Alzheimer's Society
Special thanks go to:
S. Stibbards & Sons for their incredible donation to our raffle. Jenny and Amelia were thrilled. You are always so generous.. Thank you. 
Cllr Sarah-Jane Page and Cllr Richard Linden for coming and spending your valuable time with our residents. And again happy birthday Richard, we were happy you chose to spend your special day with us.
Cllr Elizabeth Brewer for joining us as a support to us and our event in your capacity as Cllr and everything you do for people living with dementia. 
To the Pinetree staff who worked hard to make today the success it was and to all who supported us. 
We are overwhelmed by the kindness and generosity of you all and we are very proud of what we have achieved. This money will mean so much to so many.