Activities at Snowdrop Place Care Home

With the 80th celebration of VE Day recently we were privileged that our wonderful resident Iris Café, who also recently celebrated turning 100 years young was invited to meet with Meridien Television recently along with two other local residents from our sister homes! They all spent time sharing their recollection of events at that time with reporter Dereck Johnson from ITV and Ann Churcher camera operator. Iris, a part of the land crew was an important member of one of the teams making parachutes through the war, reminiscing of her commitment and experiences shared of that time in our history.

Our residents were warmly welcomed to Deer Park School for a very special afternoon tea, and what a memorable visit it was! The students were absolutely captivated by our residents’ stories — listening intently as they shared what life was like during the war and how communities celebrated VE Day.There was an extra buzz of excitement as the students realised they were meeting someone famous — our lovely resident Iris, who had appeared on ITV Meridian News just the evening before! Intergenerational sessions like this are incredibly valuable. They build empathy, understanding, and respect between generations while giving young people a chance to connect with living history. Our residents also benefit greatly — feeling valued, heard, and inspired by the curiosity and kindness of the younger generation.  A heartfelt thank you to the staff and students at Deer Park for their hospitality, warmth, and genuine interest. It was a truly uplifting experience for everyone involved.

What a magical and mischievous day we had at our Mad Hatter’s Tea Party! Planned by our residents, many guests dressed to impress in the most wonderfully wacky costumes – with our fabulous resident Margaret starring as Alice herself! We were absolutely delighted by the amazing Robyn from Cosmic Sparkle, who had everyone smiling, singing, and tapping their toes with her fantastic entertainment. "It's always tea time." – The Mad HatterAnd it truly was! Our tea party was filled with delicious treats, laughter, and joyful moments shared with residents, family, and friends. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us – residents, family, and friends – you all helped make it a truly unforgettable day! 

We had a truly memorable afternoon celebrating the 80th Anniversary of VE Day on Thursday 8th May, filled with music, nostalgia, and plenty of wartime charm.The fabulous Nathalie entertained us with classic wartime songs, creating a heart-warming atmosphere that had everyone singing along and reminiscing. We then gathered for a street party-style buffet supper, complete with Spam sandwiches and that old-time favourite — blancmange! It was a delicious nod to the tastes of the 1940s and sparked lots of fond memories and conversation.  To round off the evening, we were treated to an energetic and joyful swing jive performance from resident Mary’s daughter, Alison, and her friends — a perfect ending to a day full of celebration and togetherness.

What a wonderful Easter Sunday it was here at Snowdrop Place! Residents and staff were all smiles as they received their surprise Easter eggs, spreading a little extra joy on this special day. It was heart warming to see everyone come together, sharing laughter and creating beautiful memories. A big thank you to our amazing staff for making this holiday extra special for everyone. Wishing you all a blessed Easter, filled with love, laughter, and the joy of giving from all the team.

Snowdrop Place Employee of the Month - MarchCongratulations to our activity team member Gili Cacenco who has been nominated and recognised as March's employee of the month.  Starting at Snowdrop Place earlier this year, Gili has become a well valued and loved member of the team in a short space of time. Getting to know our residents individually and along with being part of the activity team also being willing to "get involved" in our whole home approach, he's a welcome addition to the team here in our home. Also often facilitating our "Morning Move" group and the skittles competition each week