Activities at Sherwood Court Care Home

Here at Sherwood Court, we held our annual Easter Raffle, we had plenty of donations from our residents, family and friends, my word what a display was set for our event. This event is in aid of raising money to go into our residents fund, to be able to plan future activities and outings of their choice. In total, we raised a whopping £451, absolutely amazing. The Easter Bunny was a local lady called Sammy Vee, who kindly supported our event for free due it being an amazing cause. We cannot express enough how days like this really brings our home together and unite as one.

Here at Sherwood Court, we have been having a brilliant day, we had an amazing visit from Mary who is a part of Mini Concerts. Mary, who had entertained us with an Easter gig, sang some fabulous songs from The Sound of Music and also The Wizard of Oz - . Mary had the residents from Memory Lane and our Nursing Unit fully engaged with dance moves, arm exercises and of the course the hand jive. Our residents, family members and staff had a great time and are looking forward to Mini Concerts next performance.

Here at Sherwood Court, residents enjoyed a morning engaging with 10 week old Bonnie, who is a gorgeous Labrador. To celebrate international puppy day, resident’s from both units, had the chance to pet Bonnie who had such a fuss made over her, and residents got to reminisce over their previous pets. Resident Pat told us how she use to have two Jack Russell’s, Poppy and Pip and has always been very fond of all dogs big and small. Pat used to walk for miles with her pooches and always brought her joy.

Bonnie showed us how proud she was of being able to sit and lay down on demand but of course a little treat was given at the end.

Bonnie brought out the warmest of smiles around the home and brought some joy.

Here at Sherwood Court, residents Pam and Gillian have been engaging in doll therapy. The pair was besotted by the dollies and took up role as their carer's with ease.

Having a doll or toy animal to focus on at this time of day may ease feelings of distress and insecurity. Caring for a doll or soft toy can also give people with dementia a renewed sense of purpose and help them connect them with the outside world. 

Here at Sherwood Court, resident Pat went on a shopping trip to the local Asda with activities coordinator Hayley, to collect free flowers kindly donated to us from the community champion Debbie. Upon browsing the isles, a lady shouted hello Pat, to Pats surprise, her childhood neighbour Beryl  was stood there with a huge grin. Pat and Beryl had become dear lifelong friends and it was beautiful to see the pair reunited. The smiles on their faces say it all.

What a lovely way to start the day.

Here at Sherwood Court, staff and residents have been having such a laugh through wearing red noses! Activities Coordinator Hayley, took up role of ensuring residents had some fun pulling silly faces with the red noses, to help raise awareness to end the cycle of child poverty.

What a funny day had by all, and here is Resident Bill show casing his red nose after he stopped laughing.