Autumn activities
With the weather turning very autumnal we are resuming indoor activities and hobbies put on the back burner over the summer. And enjoying quieter, quality time together – a...
Summertime antics at Astley
What a mixed bag of weather! But we have been getting up to lots of fun antics here. Making the most of being outside when we can and some...
Summer Holiday at Astley Hall
There is a real summer holiday feel here at Astley. Our garden is looking amazing. We have been having garden games and BBQ’s, making the most of the weather....
Flying high at Astley Hall
This month at Astley we are flying high in more ways than one! Firstly a big shout out to one of our care team, Daniella Thorpe. She is raising...
Shared hobby craft at Astley
There is something for everyone at Astley. Often what is one resident’s favourite pastime, grows in popularity to become a shared hobby. Floristry is a great example. One of...
Partying our way out of lockdown!
With the warm weather, the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown and the falling COVID-19 rates, there has been every good reason for some partying! Partying at Astley Our residents...
Kindness: compassion, love and dignity
There are many definitions of kindness. “Compassion and love in perfect harmony” and “love made visible” are two of our favourites. One quote from the Dalia Lama resonates with...
Feeling positive this Christmas
We knew Christmas 2020 was going to be a bit different to usual but we weren’t expecting it to be so positive and upbeat. With such support from our...
The benefits of music; a good old song and dance
There have been many studies into the benefits of music as therapy – how it reduces stress, helps easy anxieties and boosts mood. It is food for the soul...
Keeping positive in lockdown
Our residents have been incredibly stoic through lockdown and though they have missed their families they have stayed positive. We have recently welcomed back families for socially distanced visits...