This week the Activity Co-Ordinator and the Catering Manager spent time in the Bistro with some residents baking soda bread. Residents enthusiastically participated in the baking process, creating a variety of flavours. In the end, all the residents and staff had the pleasure of taste-testing the results!
It is with deep sorrow and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of John Hubert Cox MBE who died peacefully at home on 21st December 2025 at the age of 95, John had a life well lived and was cherished by everyone, we will miss him dearly: service and interment details to follow.
On 11th December we celebrated Christmas Jumper Day. All the residents, staff and family members were invited to put on a Christmas Jumper or T-shirt and take part in the competition. We had 2 family members that picked 1st, 2nd and 3rd place for the residents and they received a small prize. We love taking part in Christmas Festivities and had a lovely afternoon celebrating. Our 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners below!
Every year we get invited to Loreto College for a Christmas Dinner and celebrations. This is something we look forward to every year and appreciate so much. Our residents love it!
Every year we organise afternoon’s out at Blackpool. The residents enjoy the Christmas lights and food. We do multiple trips over the weeks it is on, so all our residents have the chance to go. This year there was a major Wallace & Gromit exhibition, “Wallace & Gromit: In A Case at the Museum”. It was held at The Harris in Preston from September 2025 to early January 2026. A group of our residents spent the afternoon out enjoying the exhibition.
On the 11th day of the 11th month at the 11th hour, we gathered to observe a two-minute silence in honour of the fallen soldiers of both World War’s. Our resident below, led the commemoration with a reading of ‘In Flanders Fields’. As veteran of the British Army on the Rhine, our resident below proudly shared his experiences serving. He was stationed in Heamer, Germany for 3 years. Followed by another 3 years in Woolwich and 6 years in Dortmund. During his service, he completed 2 tours in Northern Ireland, 1 in Belfast and the other in Armagh. He expressed that he enjoyed every moment of serving his country and would do it all over again.
During the month of October we prepared for Halloween by decorating and carving pumpkins. On the day we played different games with residents and staff. Below are some snapshots of different activities our residents did in and out of the home during October.
Some of our residents spent the afternoon out at the Manchester Science and Industry Museum. They enjoyed exploring the variety of vintage trains and cars. The Museum is very hands on and the residents enjoy being interactive.
We have recently recruited Gerry who is our Music Therapeutic Worker. Gerry spends 2 days a week, infusing our music programme with his vibrant energy. He will facilitate enjoyable group sessions and offer individual support to those interested in developing their musical skills. Gerry brings a wealth of experience and a passion for music that promises to enrich the lives of everyone he works with. We are excited to explore different musical genres, to composing original pieces. There will be plenty of opportunity for everyone to get involved and express themselves through music.
John turned 95 in August and on 8th September we celebrated his birthday with him in the home. John spent his afternoon with the residents and staff, sharing stories and enjoying a 2 course lunch. He requested his favourite desert which is a Knickerbocker Glory!
