Thank you to all friends and family who replied to our “You Said, We Did” survey in October. Surveys are a requirement of our regulator, the Care Quality Commission and we were delighted to receive such positive feedback. Our team “genuinely care,” are “warm and friendly,” “approachable and helpful.” They have “little conversations, encouragements and friendly smiles” for residents.
“The staff are wonderful and Mum actually said to me that she feels like she has another family here.”
“Dad has thrived and has now lived at The Lawns, happy and safe for 2.5 years. He is happy to be and stay therefor years to come he says. Thank you”
Congratulations also to our home manager Melanie Dawson and carer Issy Gamble, who were both finalists at The Great British Care Awards 2025, in the categories Best Care Innovator and Care home Newcomer respectively.
Halloween and Bonfire Night
Two of our ladies, Eva and Betty, made bags of sweets for the trick or treaters we hoped to see on Halloween. And we were in luck as lots of children stopped by to admire our spook-tacularly decorated reception and popped in for treats and to meet residents.
For Bonfire Night, our games afternoon had a twist; residents loved using Nerf guns in our tin can alley shooting game! Things got very competitive and Annette and Don stood back to back with their Nerf guns, looking like The Avengers!
Remembrance
Remembrance is a very poignant time at The Lawns. Over the last few weeks we made 64 poppies - one for each resident. We also made a life-size soldier silhouette and resident Terry helped give him a few coats of black paint. Terry and Graham then helped put up our Remembrance Display. It has been a lovely time for residents to reminisce about the war, whilst working together on a commemorative project.
Our festive plans through December
1st December: We dec the halls! And the Elf on the Shelf might be up to come festive antics!
2nd December: Residents favourite carols
3rd December: Kempsey Primary children visit to make Christmas trees
4th December: Malvern Singers and Stringers Ukulele band
5th December: Making snow globes
6th December: Making candy canes
10th December: A festive quiz
12th December: Christmas sing along with Clive
14th December: Christmas Church Service and a family bingo afternoon
15th December: Christmas Karaoke
17th December: Festive quizzing part 2 (with Baileys!)
19th December: Christmas Jumper Day for Save the Children and mulled wine, mince pies and carolling in the afternoon
22nd December: Christmas songs
23rd: Festive pass the parcel
24th: Mulled wine, mince pies and carolling
25th December: Christmas lunch with all the trimmings
27th December: Once Upon a Panto
31st December: Cheese and wine sparklers
2nd January: The Good Old Days 40s and 50s music
Please contact our lifestyle and wellbeing team for full details and the monthly planner. lawnslifestyle@heritagemanor.co.uk