Activities at Vecta House Care Home

International women’s day is a global celebration. It is a day when women are recognised for their achievements without regard to division, ethnic, cultural, economic or political.

To Celebrate this day residents were indulged with a day of pampering whether it be a hand massage, getting their nails painted or hair done.

The homes salon was immersed by calming lighting and candles with aromatherapy oils setting off a sensational aroma creating a relaxing atmosphere.

In the afternoon residents reminisced about the inspirational women in their lives and what they themselves had achieved in life.

Staff were shown how inspirational and strong they are in providing outstanding care for all our residents with a sweet treat and flowers.

On Mother’s day residents of Vecta House enjoyed an afternoon tea with Judy Garland performed by the very talented Hanna Nixon. The dining area was decorated ready for the afternoons event with balloons and garlands and of course the fine chine laid on the tables ready for afternoon tea.

Residents were joined by their loved ones to celebrate this special day and to take time to remember all the inspirational women in their lives.

With delicious cakes and scones made by the amazing kitchen team everyone could indulge in the scrumptious selection washed down with a hot beverage.

The singing got start and everyone joined in singing along to the very well-known Judy Garland classic hits.

There was lots of laughter and joy from everyone with a show stopping ending with all guests singing along to one of the most favourite and well know song over the rainbow.

Residents were over the moon to invite back the local primary school for the ever so popular book club. Book club started last year with Vecta House and Summerfield’s primary school joining together for a number of projects. Book club became very popular between both students and residents and has grown over time. The children always enjoy engaging with residents and so do the residents creating beautiful friendships. One young boy spent time reading a book about space with one resident who was a scientist by profession so this lead to an interesting conversation between the two. Another student brought a book about Australia and was discussing the topic with a resident whose son lives in Australia and she spoke of her experiences when she had visited the country. We look forward to welcoming back the students in the near future for more interesting book clubs.

Residents, staff and families joined together for a day of Scottish celebration.

The day brought the beautiful sound of bagpipes played by John Brodie the Highland bagpiper. The traditional Scottish tunes echoed through the halls creating touching emotions for all that herd.

From one Scottish tradition to the next we all gathered in the dining rooms decorated to a Scottish theme for a scrumptious lunch of haggis, neaps and tatties followed by Dundee cake for dessert. We then all gathered in the lounge for a relaxing afternoon with a glass of Scotch Whisky.

Residents at Vecta house came together with their families and staff to enjoy a live concert from Daisy and the Dynamites as Abba.

The concert was decorated in 70s style with glitter balls and sparkles and the activities team dressed up in their best 70s costumes ready for the afternoons exciting event.

Residents waited in anticipation as the show began, as soon as the concert started residents and families were up on their feet dancing the afternoon away to the ever so popular Abba hits.

The residents love music and this was a great afternoon for them creating more happy memories together with their loved ones and we look forward to many more musical parties hear at Vecta House.

Staff and residents at Vecta House came together in celebrating London fashion week by holding their own fashion show with a twist … beach themed!

Staff had prepared their costumes for the big day and the activities team alongside residents created a beach inspired catwalk with a sea themed backdrop and a sandy runway setting the scene for the afternoon events.

Residents gathered in their chairs and were greeted with the offer of a flower garland to wear throughout the show.

The event kicked off with Charlotte Tomlinson the homes deputy manager (aka the Vecta airways air hostess) welcoming residents and handing out boarding passes to inspire residents imaginations with their destination being the beach. Charlotte continued to host the show introducing each member of staff and what was their chosen costume. Residents laughed throughout at the rather unusual fashion display with the homes manager Nichola Shepherd creating a great deal of laughter showing of her shark costumes as she proceeded down the sandy catwalk. This inspired some residents to take the opportunity to strut their stuff down the catwalk in their own beach inspired costumes. At the end of the show residents indulged in snacks and a refreshing glass of Pimm’s or a cold beer served in coconut cups while discussing the afternoon events.