Thank you to all families and friends who replied to our "You Said, We Did" survey in October. It was wonderful to receive such positive feedback with our team described as "always warm and friendly!" "eager to help" and "highly skilled." "Residents are made to feel like it’s a home from home" and "receive excellent personal care."
Thank you also to everyone who helped with our recent garden revamp. As resident Christine said "It's just magical."
Autumn events
For Halloween, we painted different pumpkin pictures to make our own bunting. A big thank you to the volunteers from AKW who came in to help residents carve pumpkins and get us into the spirit of Halloween. We also had a Halloween quiz and a fabulous Halloween party. Everyone was in spook-tacular outfits and the brilliant Melissa Hollick came in to entertain us, with an afternoon of singing and dancing.
For Bonfire Night, we baked indoor edible sparklers as our afternoon snack and watched a virtual firework display.
We made poppies for the Astley Church Remembrance Day Display and our own display at home. On the 11th Remembrance Day, we had a Church service at home to remember all those lost, but never forgotten. In the afternoon, we had a singalong with some wartime classics, sharing stories and memories. We are delighted that members from Astley Church are coming to Astley Hall once a month to hold a service and chat to residents in their rooms.
Festive plans
November
11th Hairdresser in the Morning and Kim's music therapy in the afternoon. Our favourite hairdresser Alison is back in our dedicated salon. Hair salon vouchers make great Christmas gifts for residents, so do ask at our reception.
17th Our Christmas card photoshoot
21st Baking Club are making Christmas cakes
25th We have Northeast Theatre Productions visiting to stage their pantomime Oliver!
26th The Debutots are back for more story time, puppets and fun with the bubble machine!
December
9th Astley church are coming to do a Carol Service at 10.30am and Kim's music therapy in the afternoon.
11th Christmas Jumper Day for staff and residents supporting Save the Children UK
15th Hairdresser
16th Malvern Ukulele performance
18th We have been invited to Little Squirrels' Nursery to watch their Christmas concert
19th Our Astley Hall Christmas Party with entertainment from singer Pippa.
24th We will be having sherry and mince pies at our own Carol Service.
We are liaising with both Astley school and Foley Park Academy, to see when their students can visit to perform for residents. Dates to be confirmed.
The above is a snapshot of activities planned. For a full calendar of events, please contact our team: AH-Lifestyle@heritagemanor.co.uk