Residents of Westvale commemorated Remembrance Day on Sunday 10th November, where they joined the rest of the United Kingdom in holding a two-minute silence at 11am.

As well as marking Remembrance Day by wearing poppies and watching the televised service, some residents were taken to the local cenotaph to commemorate the members of the armed forces who died in the line of duty.

In the days leading up to Remembrance Sunday Residents participated in Remembrance arts and crafts and an afternoon live performance from vocalist, Debby who took everyone down memory lane and had them all singing along before the church service.

Residents, families and staff welcomed Jewish Counsellor, Geoff Pearl from St Helens to the home as part of their regular afternoon teas as their guest speaker to come and speak who shared the history of the Jewish Festival Yom Kippur, also known as Day Of Atonement.

The residents learnt that it is the holiest day of the year for the Jews and its central themes are atonement and repentance and how they traditionally observe this holy day with an approximate 25-hour period of fasting and intensive prayer, often spending most of the day in synagogue services. Everyone enjoyed the informative talk and group session.

Residents at Westvale enjoyed an afternoon of singing and dancing as they welcomed popular local entertainer, Debby into the home for an afternoon of country music, before settling back to enjoy a slice of home-made cake and refreshments.

Carol Dwyer, General Manager, said: “Everyone had a lovely time singing their favourite songs. When they weren’t singing they were dancing. It was a lovely way to spend an afternoon.

Residents of Westvale recently took a trip out to their neighbours at St Phillips where they were welcomed for a community coffee morning. It was open to relatives to attend, everyone enjoyed the home made cakes and treats, whilst chatting with one another about the colourfully decorated biscuits and cakes.

Music was played in the background, as residents chatted to their neighbours and friends. One resident remarked on how much they enjoyed the morning, and how beautiful all of the cakes looked.

Carol Dwyer, General Manager, commented: “A wonderful morning has been had by all. The coffee morning has been such a success and we look forward to our next one.”

Several residents recently enjoyed a trip to the local garden centre, which proved to be a horticultural shopping success enjoyed enjoy ambling around, looking at the lovely flowers, plants and gift-ware before a refreshing trip to the centre’s popular café where they enjoyed tea and a delicious slice of cake.

Over tea everyone shared their personal gardening tips, with some residents enjoying a spot of shopping in the centre’s shop. “Everyone had a lovely visit” commented one resident “It’s a lovely time of the year to come out and see all the plants with their late summer blooms”.