News and Activities

Recently we introduced a special activity for our residents.  Every Wednesday, they help to make their tea.  As you can see, everyone enjoys taking part in this and the pizzas they made were delicious.

We recently enjoyed an impromptu games afternoon.  Everyone had a great time… you can’t beat a bit of spontaneity!

Mary had a very special visitor recently.  Her family dog came along and as you can see, they both really enjoyed a cuddle.

Our peacock visitor was with us all day yesterday. He has returned after months away and were are delighted to see him.

Margaret enjoyed a buffet afternoon tea and birthday cake on her special day.  She arrived to breakfast with a banner across her table and thoroughly enjoyed her birthday.

Our gardening has been continuing apace recently with some of our residents planting herbs so that we have fresh ones on hand… well done to everyone who has helped with this, we’re looking forward to some wonderful aromas!

Paula and Beryl recently went on a trip to B&Q to buy compost and plants for our garden.  Accompanied by staff, they chose some wonderful plants which look lovely in our garden.  Paula has done a great job and has…

We recently enjoyed some retail therapy from the comfort of our lounge.  It was lovely for our residents to be able to choose and buy what took their fancy. The event of the season!

Earlier this month our residents began their preparations for Easter by creating some wonderful Easter Cards for their friends and relatives.  It was a very enjoyable session of crafting and we think you’ll agree, there are some very artistic folk…

We’ve been busy at Birchfield personalising our Zimmers and walking sticks with a bit of bling.  It was fun to do and now we all easily recognise our own aids.