Easter – seasons bleatings!
We have enjoyed all the preparations for Easter and celebrated in lots of different ways. Before that Nutrition and Hydration Week and Mother’s Day celebrations too. Celebrating Easter For...
Party time at Summerdyne
We don’t need much of an excuse for some party time here! But this Spring we have enjoyed lots of events and celebrations. Party time with outside entertainment We...
Spring news
So much has been going on at Newstead and what better spring news than the hatching of our first duckling. Incredibly, this happened right before our residents eyes and...
A snapshot of a week at Abberton
Our lovely Lifestyle and Wellbeing lead Sarah plans each week, with a focus on activities loved and requested by residents. She also encourages those who don’t feel that they...
Crafting and dancing at Summerdyne
Crafting and dancing – two of our favourite activities! And we have added a new spin to these this year. New crafting and clubs Glue guns at the ready!...
The Newstead Arms
Once a month we transform our home into The Newstead Arms, so residents can feel like they’re at the pub! There are bitters and ales on offer, gin and...
High hopes for better weather!
Hasn’t the weather been horrendous! A huge thank you to our staffing team for going the extra mile (literally in some cases) to avoid the floodwater and stepping up...
Hello and Welcome!
We have said a BIG Hello and Welcome this New Year to our new Lifestyle and Wellbeing lead Sarah Beevers. She has already brought so much fun into our...
Fun and fundraising this Autumn
With Autumn now upon us we have started some new things; having fun and fundraising this Autumn. Fun and fundraising supporting great causes We had a wonderful Macmillan Coffee...
We have been feeling thankful
Something our residents always have time for, is reflect on how thankful they are. Researchers have found that the capacity for feeling and expressing gratitude seems to grow with...