May was a combination of sunshine and showers and on days quite nippy.

This did not stop us from keeping busy out in the greenhouse. We potted up sunflower and tomato seeds. In the tubs and boxes we planted bacopa, petunia, pink cosmos, red geraniums and violets. We planted herbs such as rosemary, thyme, mint and chives and in the troughs we planted succulents and alpines. We had a flower arranging class using roses, carnations and tulips and displayed them around the home. Still in the garden we played outside games such as bowls, skittles, hoopla and giant connect four. We had a wonderful spa afternoon in the summer house and were treated to face masks, eye masks, manicures and hand massages. The music was very relaxing and we were served tea and cake.

On the food front we have baked a variety of cakes and savouries, which were enjoyed by all. We have personalised smoothies which were all yummy. Taste it Tuesday saw us visiting Peru, Cambodia, Greece and Cuba, all prepared by our dedicated catering staff. Fizzy Friday we sampled sangria, ginger beer, grape fizz, mojitos, dandy-lion and burdock and orangeade. Our cheese club afternoon was all French cheeses with crackers, baguettes and grapes, enjoyed with a glass or two of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. 

We have been out in the min bus to Minnis Bay with a picnic, Gibsons Farm Shop for coffee, Juliette’s for tea, Preston garden centre, always a good place to people watch and lastly Chartham garden centre. 

In arts and crafts we made ‘Welcome May’ banners, we made butterflies and flowers to decorate our walking aids, painted spring flowers, bees and butterflies. We also did some clay work, which can be messy. Some of us played board games such as scrabble and did crosswords. We had a ‘call to mind’ quiz recalling holidays as children and with family, favourite foods, animals, hobbies and places visited with friends and family that have made an impression on us. 

We’ve had our cinema club and watched a variety of films including Sabrina, Roman holiday, singing in the rain and many more. Out one to ones have discovered a pianist who now plays once a week for the residents, ‘K’ is teaching residents to learn to knit again. Walks to the village shop and surrounding areas have been popular and reading to those who find it difficult. Of course there is always our beautiful garden to walk round and just listen to the bird song.

Stella’s music for health has been in to get our bodies moving and the zoo lab with all its creepy crawly specimens, which is always fun. We have also managed to fit in a residents meeting, quizzes in the summer house, a couple of sessions of bingo, the tuck shop for those with a sweet tooth and lastly for those who can’t get to the spa, manicures and hand massages, 

Hopefully next month will see more sunshine and new adventures.

Spring has arrived. The trees are bursting in to life, flowers are looking at their best and the bird life in the garden are busy building nests. Our arts and crafts group have painted spring landscapes, painted our bird boxes to put out in the garden, made clay models and painted them and we have concluded the ‘Littlebourne Family Tree’.

We have been busy baking. Flapjacks, brownie's, cheese and bacon turnovers, cheese twists and jam and lemon curd tarts. We all enjoyed the tasting afterwards. Still on food. We had an exotic fruit taste test from around the world. This included mango, papaya , passion fruit, melon, water melon and pomegranate’s. It’s quite hard when you are blindfolded. ‘Taste it Tuesday’ we visited 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇯🇵 Japan, Sweden 🇸🇪 and Jamaica 🇯🇲. The catering staff always make this interesting and delicious.

‘Fizzy Friday’ we had ginger beer and lemon and lime soda, white wine and Rose spritzers, Ice cream sodas, vodka, lime and lemonade and lastly, raspberry lemonade and sparkling orange.  We also created our own pizzas and had them for supper. After all that food we worked some of it off with Stella’s music for health, chair exercises. Also we were entertained by Timmy, the Jazz pianist and Laura’s entertainment playing music from the 50’s and 60’s.

Indoor Floor games are always fun, hoopla, bowling, tin can ally, bean bag throwing and magnetic darts (staff need to duck) you never know where they will land. We have been in the green house planting seedlings and we have made lavender bags. We celebrated St George’s day. We made cakes, scones and sweet treats which we enjoyed at our classic English tea.  For those that could keep their eyes open, we had a St George’s day quiz and sing along.

The poetry clubs choice of poems this month was ‘Spring’ chosen from books or written by residents. We read them out to each other and discussed them. Our Spa afternoons are very popular. It’s wonderful being pampered, it’s very calming with the music and some of us have forty winks. For those that are unable to get to the summer house, staff give hand and arm massages.

We have been out on the mini-bus. Coopers bistro at Preston garden centre. Mama Feelgoods cafe, always good cakes, Quex park barn shop and cafe, Meadow Grange Garden centre and the Viking Ship cafe at Pegwell Bay. We have enjoyed film club and watched The Devil Wears Prada, Fiddler in the Roof, Forest Gump and many more.  

We had a cheese and wine evening in the summer house with a good helping of Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc to help the cheese down. We have also managed to fit in, scrabble, and other word games for the little grey cells. Chair yoga, Bingo, Tuck shop and a residents meeting. These are important as it gives residents the chance to discuss concerns they might have. What they would like to see on the activities list and menu suggestions.

We are looking forward to May and better, warmer  weather so that we can sit in our beautiful garden.

Well March, what a windy month but the rain seemed to bring on the flower's. It didn’t stop us from going out and seeing and doing. We visited Ramsgate Harbour and had coffee at the Ship Shape cafe. We had ice cream at Sandwich Quay and visited the Viking Ship cafe at Pegwell Bay for tea and cake.

Easter arrived early this year. Good Friday we were entertained by Glenda. She performed songs from musicals from the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s. We had a sing along after lunch and hot chocolate and hot cross buns. On Easter Sunday we decorated Easter bonnets with flowers, eggs and ribbons. We had a game of Easter bingo in the afternoon. Easter Day we had an Easter trivia quiz and manicures and in the afternoon we played indoor floor games, while enjoying more hot cross buns and tea.

We celebrated two saint days, that of David and Patrick. We had various quizzes, flower arranging, making items in arts and crafts and food relating to Wales and Southern Ireland to celebrate their days.

In our baking session we baked Welsh cakes, chocolate cherry cakes for Red Nose Day, pizzas, Easter cupcakes decorated with mini eggs and jam roly-poly.

‘Taste it Tuesday’ we sampled Greek 🇬🇷, Egyptian 🇪🇬, French 🇫🇷 and Portuguese 🇵🇹 food all made by the catering staff and jolly good it was too.

On Red Nose Day we had a cake sale to raise money for a great cause, we had a lot of fun taking part. We enjoyed a wonderful Spa afternoon, in the summer house, the relaxing music put us in the mood. We had hand and arm massages, manicures, facials, face masks and cooling cucumber on our eyes.

A social evening in the summer house with wine and nibbles was great. We discussed our past careers and how we met our respective wives/husbands. Many memories returned that evening. The evening was rounded off with a photo quiz of old places and landmarks.

We read Easter and spring poems in poetry club. We wrote our own verse or choose them from books. We discussed them afterwards, it’s always interesting listening to people’s interpretation of poems/verse.

Arts and Crafts we enjoyed making personalised book marks, Red Nose Day posters, St Patrick Day posters and Shamrocks to decorate the notice board. We painted daffodils for St David’s day along with other flowers and made Easter Posters to display in the lounge.

Fizzy Friday we enjoyed Welsh beer with our Welsh cakes, raspberry cooler, pink gin/tonics and Rose spritzer and Pepsi. Stella also came in to entertain us, which is always a joy. Movie club we watched old films, such as Casablanca, South Pacific, Blue Hawaii, Seven brides for Seven brothers and Oklahoma. We also enjoyed the Commonwealth Day service from Westminster Abbey, sadly without King Charles but Queen Camilla did a wonderful job.

March was a busy month but kept us on our toes. What will April have in store for us, warmer weather hopefully.

So the month of Love and Pancakes, I know my preference. Countries visited for ‘Taste it Tuesday’ were Japan, Turkey and Spain, all very tasty and beautifully prepared by our catering team. In our cookery club we prepared Chinese New Year cookies, jam and coconut cake, jam and lemon curd tarts, valentine heart cookies and spiced fruit cake. We made heart shaped pizzas with various savoury toppings.

On shrove Tuesday we had a pancake tossing competition between staff and residents, not sure who won and we are still retrieving pancakes from various places. We did enjoy eating them as well, with all sorts of fillings. We had an exotic fruit guessing game. We were blind folded and given obscure fruit. We had to guess what we thought it was and where it was from. We sampled Papaya, Dragon Fruit, Pomegranate, Passion fruit, Guava, Mango and Coconut. Harder than you think.

A cheese and wine afternoon was enjoyed by a group of us. Including cheddar, Stilton, Brie and many more all washed down with Merlot and Chardonnay. It sounds like we are always eating, just as well Tony has us doing our chair yoga and indoor games, including, hoopla, bowling, bean bag tossing and catching the ball.

We have ventured out of the mini-bus to, Ramsgate Harbour to Ship Shape, Mama Feelgoods cafe, cakes to die for. Juliette’s farm shop, always good for a bacon butty, and Coopers cafe. We had a couple of social evening events in the summer house, played cards and scrabble and  a quiz on 50-60’s music. This months poetry club was about leap years, as we are in one this year, most interesting. Music entertainment came in the form of Stella for health and Java Jive. They certainly get your feet tapping.

Fizzy Friday we tasted sparkling apple fizz, G&T our ole favourite, Raspberry daiquiris and white and rose spritzers. We have watched many films in cinema club, including seven brides for seven brothers , chitty chitty bang bang and many more. Arts and crafts we concentrated on Chinese New Year and Valentines.

We have also started a Littlebourne House Family Tree, which is fascinating. Flower arranging club we made arrangements from Daffodils, such a happy flower to distribute in public places and we used carnations and roses for our rooms. Other activities, we have managed to cram in, are sing along with instruments, bingo, the hair dresser, manicures and hand massages and a residents meeting.

So all in all a busy month.

So, the start of a new year and we are just as busy as ever. We have been out and about in the mini-bus. Gibsons farm shop for coffee and cake, Ramsgate harbour for ice cream, Coopers Bistro at Preston Garden centre for a bit of people watching and the Carlton cinema at Westgate to watch WONKA.

Stella’s music for health had us tapping our feet and singing along. Burns night, we made shortbread and flapjacks in the morning and in the afternoon the poetry enthusiasts read poetry by the man himself and wrote their own poetry and shared it with residents, visitors and staff. Burns night supper consisted of Scotch broth, haggis, neeps and tatties and Cranachan. This is a traditional desert normally served at harvest time. It consists of raspberries, cream, oats and whisky. Lastly we had a nip of whisky and coffee.

We have had a variety of films and TV series in cinema club, including Quartet, Sense and Sensibility, Darling Buds of May and Downton Abbey.

We have baked sausage rolls, fruit cake and cheese straws to name but a few. Also we made our own pizzas for our Italian ‘Taste it Tuesday’. Other countries visited on ‘Taste it Tuesday’ was Poland, Canada and Greece it was all very delicious and thanks to the catering team. We made Mocktails and Smoothies that we always enjoy and they are the healthy option.

Cheese and wine afternoon we tried smoked cheddar, red Leicester, Brie, port salute and Stilton. This was accompanied by Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot. ‘Fizzy Friday’, Buck’s Fizz, shandy, fizzy berry, Rose spritzers, pink lemonade and lemon and lime margaritas were on the menu.

Arts and Crafts have seen some wonderful results. We made our own 2024 posters to display in the lounge and Happy New Year banners. Clay modelling is so much fun and this time we made and painted animals. There are a lot of new species of animals after we had finished. We have decorated our zimmer frames and made Scottish 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 flags for Burns night.

We have also managed to fit in chair yoga, manicures and hand massages, word games and scrabble, bingo, quizzes and sing along and dance sessions.

Looking forward to next month and what’s on the agenda.

December, the month of carols, turkey, Christmas pudding, mince pies and the birth of the baby Jesus. It’s a busy time of year and we have been busy.

We have been out visiting Great Oak school and Littlebourne Primary schools carol singing and we were privileged to watch the dress rehearsal of the Nativity at Littlebourne Primary School. At St Anselm’s school we enjoyed afternoon tea, with Bingo and 
Carols.

St Vincent’s Church held a carol service, the church was decorated beautifully and it got us in to the festive mood. At the home, we have been entertained by, Java Jive‘s Christmas show, Stella’s music for health and our old favourite Glenda’s Christmas Eve show.

We have enjoyed our ‘Taste it Tuesday’s’, visiting German and Sweden. ‘Fizzy Friday’ took on a festive feel, with mulled wine, Bailey’s coffee and hot chocolate with mince pies and some bubbles in the form of Bucks Fizz.

Staff and residents got together for a Christmas get together, enjoying Christmas fare and singing carols. Our movie club concentrated on Christmas films, including, Elf, a Christmas Carol, Miracle on 34th street and a Christmas favourite The Sound of Music.

We made, in arts and crafts, our own Christmas cards, for friends and family, decorations for the trees, wreaths for the doors, and table decorations for our Christmas dinner. In cookery club we created festive cookies, gingerbread men, almond cake and shortbread.

Christmas Eve, Father Christmas came and with his elves, Tony, Alice and Kitty delivered presents to us all. Christmas Day, the catering staff excelled. We were joined by staff and relatives for Christmas dinner. We had prawn cocktail or vegetable soup, turkey with all the trimmings, nut roast as an option. Dessert, Christmas pudding or Yule log with brandy sauce or cream. Boxing Day, roast beef was on the menu with Yorkshire pudding, seasonal vegetables and dauphinoise potatoes, sherry trifle and coffee and mints. If you weren’t busting at the seams after all that, bubble and squeak, a selection of sandwiches and mince pies and cream for supper. We had a Boxing Day quiz, for those that could stay awake.

We have also managed to find time to fit in exercise classes, chair yoga, a residents meeting, flower arranging and an array of board games.

May we take this opportunity to wish you all a peaceful, healthy and happy New Year. 

November is the month of Reflection and Remembrance, for all those people who gave their lives during both World Wars. We watched Remembrance Sunday at the Cenotaph on the television. We coincided this with our arts and crafts session, making poppies and painting pictures related to the time.

We also celebrated St Andrews Day, by making Scottish Shortbread in our cookery club. We enjoyed the said shortbread at tea time, after tea we had a St Andrews day quiz. After which we had a St Andrews day supper of scotch broth, Haggis, neeps and tatties followed by a tot of whisky.

We have ventured out on the mini- bus to Gillingham war museum, Gibson farm shop, Canterbury garden centre and Mama-Feelgoods for cake and coffee. Stella music for health and Java Jive have musically entertained us.

We have baked in cookery club, watched a variety of old films, including some like it hot, seven brides for seven brothers and Calamity Jane in film club. Some of us went to Littlebourne church for the Remembrance Service and to Wingham church for Holy Communion. We have played board games and joined in exercises classes and chair yoga. Taste it Tuesday we visited Italy, Spain, China and Mexico with a variety of dishes from each country, including fajitas, sweet and sour chicken, paella and tomato and garlic spaghetti.

We have made pizzas, smoothies and enjoyed an afternoon of cheese and wine tasting, this time enjoying British cheeses and wine. This was followed by a cheese and wine quiz.

We are looking forward to what December brings, I’m sure we will be kept busy. 

So, we are well and truly into Autumn now, even though the leaves are still on the trees? We have had some wet and wild weather, which has limited the time we have spent in the garden. But, when the sun is shinning we have made the most of the warm sun.

Between the storms, we have been out in the mini-bus to Ramsgate harbour, which is always interesting, Gibsons farm shop for coffee and cake and Juliet’s farm shop for tea. Stella’s music for health put us through our paces and J&J’s accordion show was very entertaining.

Glenda also came in with her Halloween show, it put us in the mood for carving pumpkins, making Halloween bunting and Halloween pictures. We also painted autumn landscapes, made autumn wreaths for the doors and decorated our zimmer frames. This concluded in a Halloween party.

We have been busy in our cookery club, making Welsh cakes, jam roly poly, almond cake and many other delights. We were joined by a resident’s relative in our poetry group, which was wonderful. Staff joined in reading poetry to us and we wrote poetry taking ideas from magazines and the news papers.

We had a ‘Wear it Pink for Breast Cancer’ fund raiser and staff and residents made cakes to sell, it was a successful afternoon and all in a good cause. We used pink, red, white and artificial flowers in our flower arranging club that we distributed throughout the house.

'Taste it Tuesday’ saw us visiting Egypt, America and Hungary. We had stuffed vine leaves, shipyard pale ale and beef goulash to name but a few delights. ‘Fizzy Friday’ had us trying pear cider, larger shandy, dandelion and burdock and of course that old favourite G&T. We have had TV and film club, with a variety of viewing.

Finally we have fitted in our church services, hand manicures, indoor games and chair yoga exercises. Looking forward to next months events and delights.

September, nights are drawing in but the sun continues to shine and the temperature is not autumnal yet, which is great as we can still be in the garden enjoying the weather. This month we have enjoyed a fund raiser for Alzheimer’s Day.

We had a coffee morning, selling cakes that we made and raised £63. In cooking club we baked cherry cake, almond cake, vanilla tray bake, sausage rolls & cheese straws, chocolate cookies, jam & lemon tarts and cupcakes.

We enjoyed meeting the Zoo lab. A variety of different animals including a giant African snail, corn snake, cockroaches, African frog and a tarantula, it was extremely interesting.

The Jewish New Year was celebrated in September with a glass of red wine and apples dipped in honey, most enjoyable. We have been busy in ‘Gardeners Corner’ planting up our troughs for next year with spring bulbs. Flower arranging this month, we used different coloured roses to display around the home.

We have made pizzas, which we always enjoy, with those who can’t join in and we share for supper. ‘Taste it Tuesday’ had us travelling to 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇯🇲 Jamaica, 🇯🇵 Japan and 🇨🇳 China. As usual the catering staff excelled themselves. The weekly tuck shop had us enjoying jelly babies, liquorice, fruit pastels and many more varieties.

Our poetry club met in the summer house. We spent time reading news papers and then writing poetry with the information we had read about. We read poetry to do with the month of September.

Arts and craft club we made flowers that we used as a border for the activities board. We painted animals using a scratch method and created seaside pictures with different materials. Stella entertained us with her music, which we always enjoy.

We visited Juliet’s farm shop and cafe, Ramsgate harbour to see all the boats, Mama Feelgoods cafe, great cakes, Herne Bay seafront, for ice cream and Preston garden centre.

We have enjoyed Film club, with a variety of films, church services, chair yoga, manicures and hand massages and indoor board games. Last but not least, ‘Fizzy Friday’ Mojitos, wine spritzers, red wine and blackberry fizz and lager shandy’s.

We are looking forward to the the delights of the month of October.

August was a really sunny month for us all, so we made good use of our wonderful gardens, thanks to our dedicated gardeners. In our gardening club we made lavender bags for our rooms. We had a flower arranging morning. We used roses, Lilly’s, chrysanthemums and carnations, these were displayed around the house. In our painting club, still life was the topic of the day.

We painted the flower of August, which is the Poppy and roses and lavender picked from the garden. Our mini-bus trips took us to the Fifth trust cafe and vineyard, Preston garden centre, Pegwell Bay and Deal seafront, which all ways means ice cream. Stella has entertained us with her Music for health and our ole favourite Stella’s musical entertainment got us all singing.

We have watched numerous films in ‘Film Club’ including Calamity Jane, Summer holiday, Guys and Dolls and many more. ‘Taste it Tuesday’ took us to Spain, Morocco, Belgium and Italy. Including Spanish omelette, Moroccan meatballs and cuscus, chocolate Belgian waffles and sausage and ham tortellini. As usual the catering team excelled.

We were joined in the summer house for our poetry club by a residents daughter, who read poetry with us. We enjoyed the tuck shop with a variety of sweets from our child hood. We have cooked and baked and made smoothies. We cooked pizzas, sausage rolls, chocolate cake, cheese twists, bacon and cheese turnovers and more delicious sweet and savoury delights. ‘Fizzy Friday’ we sampled passion fruit martini’s, appleade , peach and passim fruit fizz, G&T’s(our ole favourite) Mojitos, red wine spritzer and mixed berry punch.

We visit, alternate weekends, either Wingham or Littlebourne churches for the Sunday service. We had chair yoga, hand massages and manicures, indoor games including word games, scrabble and anagram's.

Last but not least the very kind people, who give up their time for our befriending service. They visit residents, who, do not get many visitors. So a big thank you to them.

So we are well and truly into summer, albeit the sixth soggiest July since 1836. Good for the gardens and our gardening club have been in action. We have potted up herbs, including Alpine strawberry’s, mint, basal, chive, marjoram and more. We have potted up sedum succulents ready for a Rockery or as garden table decorations.

We have enjoyed flower arranging, using lavender from the garden, tulips, roses, dahlias and chrysanthemum’s. We have distributed these throughout the house in public areas. Our poetry club met in the summerhouse and we read to each other, poems, that we have written and poems from books.

We have baked lots of yummy cakes, including, almond cake, scones, flapjacks, coffee and walnut cake, my favourite, cornflake cakes and vanilla traybake. We also made pizzas and ate them for tea. Taste it Tuesday’ we were transported to Turkey, India, China and Cuba, which cheered us all up as we thought of warmer climes.

We made different flavoured smoothies, which were delicious, especially with different flavoured milks. Cheese and wine club, we had a variety of British and continental cheeses, washed down with Malbec and Sauvignon Blanc. This was followed by a cheese and wine quiz. Fizzy Friday, we tried gin with cloudy lemonade, cherry schnapps and coke, non-alchoholic mango daiquiri and more.

In arts and crafts, we have painted still life tulips, dahlias’s and carnations. Painting rocks with different scenes. We made fans and rainbows using coloured mesh and cotton wool. We have been entertained by Chatham Larks Choir and Stella music for health.

The minibus, despite the weather took us to Kearsney Abbey, near Dover, it’s quite beautiful and peaceful there. We visited Gibsons and Mackenzie farm shops for coffee and Coopers Bistro and Tadpole tearoom. Needless to say cake was involved on all trips.

Film/TV club , we watched a variety of films including Little Women, The Railway Children, For Whom the Bell Tolls. Television we watched Wimbledon, the men’s finals were so exciting and young Victoria.

We have also fitted in chair yoga exercises, manicures and hand massages, indoor games, word games, befriending service and church services every fortnight, alternating between Littlebourne and Wingham.

We can only hope that the weather improves next month and we can sit in our beautiful garden and feel they sun on our faces.

The weather has been exceptionally good this month, which was great as we held our staff and residents ‘Garden Party’. We has BBQ, pavlova, cake and pimm’s to drink. It was a lovely afternoon and Java Jive entertained us.

‘Taste it Tuesday had us visiting Mexico, China, America, Japan and Italy. The Katsu curry was very good as was the ham and sausage tortellini.

We held the Poetry Club in the summer house and were joined by the daughter of one of our residents, which we all enjoyed and was lovely to have a new face. We hope that she will join us again and encourage others to come along.

We have been creative in the baking club. Putting together our own pizzas and smoothies. We baked choc chip cookies, jam tarts, sausage rolls, cheese straws, scones and many more. Flower arranging group made floral displays for the lounge areas. We had roses and carnations and added lavender sprigs from the garden. In Arts and Crafts we painted terracotta pots and planted them up. We made wreaths from flowers to put on the doors pained on canvas, made Father’s Day pictures and painted sun catchers.

We enjoyed a cheese and wine tasting afternoon followed by a cheese and wine quiz. Stella Music for health and Java Jive entertained us with their musical skills.

Fizzy Friday, always a treat we had Mango Daiquiri, Pink Lady, White Wine spritzer, Pimm’s and shandy. We have been out and about on the mini-bus, visiting Preston garden centre, Mama Feelgoods, cake always scrummy, Giovani’s pizza house and Pegwell Bay.

We have watched some excellent films in Film Club and some old favourites. We have been to church services at Littlebourne and Wingham which alternate.

Chair yoga, bingo, manicures and indoor and out door games have kept us busy. The longest day has been and gone and the nights will now be drawing in but we still have plenty of summer to enjoy and things to do.

So May, we are well and truly in to spring. Everything is blooming and we have loads of baby rabbits in the garden. We have been busy, as usual. Obviously the highlight of May was the coronation of King Charles lll. We were all glued to the television for most of the day.

Entertainment this month saw Java Jive, Stella music for health and our old favourite Glenda. ‘Taste it Tuesday’ we travelled to Australia, France, Peru and Spain. It was all delightful and as always the catering staff did a fab job.

A group of us poetry lovers, retreated to the summer house to read poetry we had written and we also read from poetry books. We have been busy in the kitchen creating an assortment of cakes, pizza’s and smoothies. The flower arranging club made arrangements for the coronation, the lounge and for around the house. We used a lot of flowers from the garden.

In arts & crafts we made bunting and flags for the coronation and decorated the lounge. We made sun catchers now that the sun is shinning. All that work makes one dry and on ‘Fizzy Friday’s’ we sampled Pimm’s, ginger beer and rose water spritzer, Sangria and lager shandy, cherry and orange punch and lastly our favourite G&T.

We have been out and about on the mini-bus. We have visited Preston garden centre for coffee, RAF museum and cafe, Gibsons farm shop for tea and cake and the Macknade farm shop for more culinary delights. Film club, we watched a variety of films and TV. Calamity Jane, Ladies in Lavender, Carry on Doctor, Young Victoria and many more.

We have also managed to fit in, chair yoga, word games, hoopla, skittles, manicures and hand massages and church services at Littlebourne and Wingham.

We look forward to June and what it has in store for us. 

Spring is well and truly here. The flowers are out and there are buds on the trees. We have been out on the mini-bus making the most of sunny days.

We visited Coppers bistro, Gibsons coffee shop twice and Mama-Feelgoods. Taste it Tuesday we sampled the delights of Germany, Sweden, Thailand and Jamaica. All very different in their flavours. Fizzy Friday we tasted Berry Fizz, Ginger Ale, our ole favourite G&T, lager shandy, Pimm’s and Buck’s Fizz.

We celebrated St George’s day by making scones in the morning which we had for afternoon tea, with clotted cream and jam. What goes first cream or ham. Bit like the chicken and the egg. We had a St George’s day quiz after tea.

We had Easter Activities, painting Easter eggs which we exhibited in the lounge, made shortbread in the shape of chicks, rabbits and eggs. We created our own Easter bonnets. Easter quiz and Jasmines ‘The Bunny Jive Show’ entertained us. We have made flower arrangements that we utilised around the home and summer house.

We had cheese tasting, accompanied by Pinot and Merlot wines. In baking club we made, choc chip cookies, easter cup cakes, vanilla tray bake, fruit cake and created our own meat and vegetarian pizzas.

In arts and crafts we made easter egg bunting, Easter hats and St George shields. Stella music for health came in an entertained us. We have played board games, our usual chair yoga, hand massages, manicures and we have started a bridge club.

Every other week we have a church service either in Littlebourne or Wingham churches. Movie club/TV we watched an array of films, Easter Parade, Summer Holiday, High Society and Gentlemen prefer blonds, to name but a few.

We are looking forward to the Kings coronation next month.

Well March turned out to be a dull wet month.

But we have been busy enjoying sunnier destinations with ‘Taste it Tuesday’. We tasted the delights of Japan, USA, Greece and Italy. As usual the catering staff made some delicious treats. In our baking club we made chocolate tray bake, lemon tarts, cupcakes, pizzas and biscuits.

The monthly poetry club that are held in the summer house, residents read out poetry they had written and we discussed them. A member of the activities team read Poetry by Welsh poets to celebrate St David’s day, which we all enjoyed. On the theme of St David’s day, the flower arranging group potted daffodils and trimmed and potted carnations to display in the lounge. On St David’s day itself we made Welsh cakes in the morning and enjoyed a St David’s day supper of leek and potato soup, Welsh rabbit and Welsh apple crumble. We decorated the tables with Welsh flags.

Residents enjoyed a French cheese and wine evening with French music followed by a quiz. We had an afternoon tea party to celebrate two of the residents birthdays with Prosecco and sixties music.

On Red Nose Day staff and residents made cakes, to sell, to raise money for such a great cause. St Patrick’s Day we drank Guinness and Irish coffee and we had a traditional Irish supper, Irish stew and Baileys bread and butter pudding.

On Mother’s Day residents enjoyed a morning of entertainment by Java Jive. In the afternoon we played games and had afternoon tea with Prosecco. Fizzy Friday we sampled blackcurrant G&Ts, fresh pineapple a rusty nail cocktail, VAT and coke and fresh lemonade all very good.

Stella’s music for health had us up and dancing and we have managed to cram in games, chair yoga/exercises, bridge club, hand massages and manicures, trips out on the mini bus, including Westward Cross for lunch and shopping, a trip to the cinema to watch Alleluia a residents meeting and a trip to church. So we didn’t really notice the month of March as being wet and dull.

So the month of love and pancakes has passed. We celebrated St Valentine’s Day making heart shaped circlets. Also in Arts &Crafts we painted landscapes on canvas and painted on glass for a stained glass window for Ash Wednesday. There’s an abundance of daffodils in the garden and we painted these as a still life project.

Java Jive and Stella Music for health entertained us with their musical skills. We enjoyed ‘Taste it Tuesday’ sampling Polish and Spanish cuisine, very tasty. The poetry club sat in the summer house reading the poetry they had written and read love poems by famous poets. We sampled a British cheese and wine afternoon, followed by a quiz. We have baked lots of lovely cakes including almond cake, jam tarts, cup cakes and scones. These were consumed at our valentines tea.

We made a flower arrangements out of roses and daffodils for the hall. We had pancakes with various toppings including chocolate, jam and good ole lemon and sugar. Of course we did our usual chair exercises and yoga, had hand massages and manicures.

Looking forward to what’s in stall for us in March and hopefully improved weather so we can get in to the garden.

Here we are the start of 2023. Now that Christmas is behind us, we have started the New Year with an array of activities. As usual food is high on our list of activities. ‘Taste it Tuesday’ we sampled American, Belgium, Mexican, Thai and Turkish food, which got the taste buds working. Two afternoons we sampled Cheese, wine, cold meats, stuffed peppers and garlic bread from Italy and we had French Cheese and wine followed by a quiz on what we had tasted.

We have created our own smoothies and pizzas. Burns night was celebrated in fine style, with shortbread with afternoon tea, scotch broth, haggis, neeps and tatties for supper with a nip of whiskey for good measure.

In cookery club we made gingerbread biscuits, shortbread, jam tarts, gooey chocolate chip cookies, flapjacks, Chinese new year cup cakes and a chocolate tray bake. Lastly’Fizzy Friday’ we sampled mulled wine , Buck’s Fizz, raspberry and rose gin and tonic, cream soda, berry and tropical fizz, white grape and elder flower and reap berry fizz. On the arts and craft side, flower arranging for the dinning room tables using tulips, daffodils and roses.

We decorated table cloths and posters for Chinese new year. We made our own memory pictures and 2023 posters to put up on display. In the summer house we held a poetry club. We wrote our own verse and read and discussed poetry. We lit a candle to remember the victims of the holocaust.

Our trips out in the mini-bus included Gibsons farm shop for coffee, Tadpoles tea room, Algar Lodge cafe, Copper Bistro at Preston garden centre, Macknade garden centre and lastly Ivy Barn coffee shop. We’ve played our usual board games and been entertained by Java Jive and Stella music for health. Film club we watched some old favourites like, Singing in the Rain, Calamity Jane, Victoria and Abdul and many more.

Lastly our usual quizzes, manicures and hand massages, chair yoga and exercise classes, painting sessions, church services and lastly our residents meeting.

We are looking forward to next month and what is on the agenda.

Well the festive season is well and truly finished for another year and we are well in to the New Year. We’ve had a really busy month.

In arts and crafts we made Christmas cards and decorations, and created our own Christmas Garland for our door. Painted winter landscapes on canvas and made snowmen out of paper plates. We were invited to St Anselem’s for a Carol Service given by the students and afterwards they laid on a delicious tea.

We had our own Christmas party with a wonderful buffet, Prosecco and other refreshments. Afterwards we enjoyed carol sinning with the staff. We were very lucky to get a link to the Marlowe theatre to watch ‘The Sleeping Beauty’ pantomime enjoyed even more with glasses of mulled wine and nibbles.

On top of that we still managed to fit in ‘Taste it Tuesday’, visiting Italy, India, China and Sweden, with some amazing tastes and textures. ‘Fizzy Friday’ was quite seasonal with wintertime spiced punch, apple and cinnamon fizz, mulled wine, Prosecco and the odd lager and appleade.

We baked festive cookies, shortbread, mince pies, gingerbread men, chocolate cupcakes and chocolate and cherry cornflake cakes.

We have been out and about on the bus, Gibsons, Preston Garden Centre and twice to Mama Feel Goods coffee shop, the cakes there are awesome.

We have played lots of board games, including word search and an anagram word game. Not board games I know but keeps the little grey cells active.

We have been entertained by Java Jive, Glenda's Christmas show, Stella’s music for health, local carol singers and Jasmines New Year Show. We’ve had seasonal films like, Mr Claus, Miracle on 34th Street and a White Christmas to name but a few. We have also managed to cram in two church services, quizzes, bingo, manicures, hand massages, chair yoga and exercise classes and a residents meeting.

A big thank you to the catering staff for a wonderful Christmas dinner and for Father Christmas finding his way down a chimney. We would like to wish everyone a happy New Year that’s healthy, peaceful and full of New Adventures

November the month of Gun Powder Plots, Saints and remembrance. We enjoyed fire work night, with hot dogs, sandwiches and Prosecco. Followed by the firework display itself.

On remembrance day morning, we gathered in a group and sang WW2 songs. In the afternoon we were entertained by Jasmine and her WW2 show and we sung and danced to the music. Afterwards we all enjoyed tea and cake. St Andrews day we had haggis, neeps and tarries, with a scotch whiskey. Very enjoyable. On the subject of food, we were transported to Argentina, Japan, Greece, Spain and Germany. We had everything from. Argentinian spiced steak to chicken and chorizo paella along with Malbec, Garnacha red and German white.

Fizzy Friday we sampled  ice cream soda with Prosecco, cherry lemonade with our afternoon tea, strawberry G&T or a lemon bitter shandy and Unicorn gin and an autumn punch. On the creative side we have had poetry reading, flower arranging, painting on canvas in the summer house.

Many of us painted poppies for Remembrance Sunday others chose to paint scenic views. We painted with acrylic or water colours. We made Scottish Flags for St Andrews day and painted fire work night to put up on the wall. We have baked jam tarts, cheese and bacon turnovers, choc chip cookies, shortbread and choc traybake. We created our own pizzas for our tea.

When the weather has been reasonable we went out on the mini-bus to Gibsons for coffee, Coppers bistro, mama feel good cafe, they do scrummy cakes and finally the Spitfire museum. We have been entertained by Glenda’s music, Jasmine ‘Through the Years’ and Stella’s music for health. We have played numerous board games and watched a variety of films and TV programmes. We had our church service, quizzes, manicures, chair yoga, exercise classes, hand massage and a residents meeting. We are heading rapidly towards Christmas, so let’s see what the month of festivities brings.

October the month of wizards and witches, ghouls and ghosts. The month the clocks fall back an hour and harvest festival services are conducted to celebrate the farmers hard work. We have been busy in the arts and craft department. Carving and decorating pumpkins, making autumn wreaths for our doors, cutting out Halloween bunting and making sun-catcher’s for our windows.

We have had a McMillan coffee morning and a ‘Wear Pink’ day for breast cancer. Both events had scrummy cakes made by us and staff. ‘Taste it Tuesday’ we savoured food from France, China, Sweden and American deserts. All created by our talented catering team.

We experimented making our own ‘Mocktails’ with spirits, juices, fruit and herbs, some delicious, some not, needs more work maybe. We enjoyed taking part in an afternoon of tasting German cheeses, bread, cold meats and German wine. This was followed by a quiz all things German. We have baked, creating crispy cornflake cakes, cheese turnovers, Halloween cup cakes and many other delights.

We have been out in the mini-bus to M&S at West-Ward-Cross for lunch, Gibsons farm shop for coffee, Macknades at Faversham another coffee stop, Coopers Bistro and the Curzon Cinema to see Mrs Harris goes to Paris. It’s a remake of the 1958 original with Angela Lansbury and Omar Sharif. Stella music for health and Glenda have sung for us and we have watched a variety of films in our pop corn and lemonade film club. We have also played many board games, large and small.

Looking forward to Novembers activities as we are nearing further towards Christmas. We have enjoyed two church services, our quizzes, the befriending service, chair yoga and exercises, painting sessions, those lovely hand massages and manicures and a Residents meeting to discuss any worries or concerns and to discuss what we would like on our agenda.

Well July and August have passed this year and what a summer. I don’t think we have had a good dousing of rain since February? It’s been a very long, hot summer but that hasn’t stopped us from being active. 

In gardening club, we have planted pots of basil, parsley, mint, chilli peppers and yellow tomatoes and different varieties of red tomatoes, of which one is candy striped. We planted sun flowers and they are coming on well. We have made and filled bird containers for the bird tables, as we have a great variety of bird life around us. We have picked the dry lavender and made lavender bags. We have had an abundance of flowers and we have picked these, made them in to flower arrangements, to decorate our rooms and social areas.

Taste it Tuesday we have been transported to China, Spain, Greece, Italy, France, Japan, India, Germany and Australia. As usual the catering staff have excelled themselves, it was all very delicious.

Fizzy Friday we had Pimms, raspberry fizz, grape and rhubarb fizz, cherry lemonade, ginger beer, fruit punch, lager shandy and our old favourite gin and tonic. We have crated our own smoothies, cooked delicious cakes and biscuits and had two cheese and wine tastings, sampling British and Italian produce. Stella music for health, Glenda and Hollys Dramatherapy have entertained us, great fun was had by all.

We have tested ‘the little grey cells’ by playing scrabble, snakes and ladders, Ludo, call to mind, draughts and animal bingo. Outside games included hoopla, skittles and tin can ally. We have taken trips to St Margaret’s Bay, Preston coffee shop, Gibsons farm shop, Ivy Barn coffee shop, Manston Spitfire and Hurricane museum, Ramsgate garden centre and Pegwell bay.

We have followed Wimbledon, the commonwealth games, and watched a variety of films at film club. Other activities include the Church service, quizzes, manicures and hand massages, chair yoga/exercises and the Befriending Service. It doesn’t seem possible that we are not far off autumn. The nights are already shorter and the shadows in the garden are getting longer. I wonder what’s in store for next month.

September 8th 2022, will be remembered, as the day we lost our sovereign HRH Queen Elizabeth II. She has been a main stay in all our lives and we thank you for your life of service to our nation and beyond. We watched, on television, the Queens state funeral and many of us remember watching her coronation.

September is also the month that we remembered the the ‘Battle of Britain’. We enjoyed an afternoon tea, with various cakes and refreshments, including Ale and Prosecco, followed by a quiz.

Taste it Tuesday took us to Jamaica, Hungary, Poland and Greece. All very delicious food as usual by our catering staff. Fizzy Friday we sampled white grape and elderflower fizz, pimms, gin punch and orange and mango fizz and last but not least rose spritzer and orangeade. We were entertained by ‘Stella’s music for health’ and ‘Java jive’.

We have had our usual board games inside and outside, weather permitting. We have had our film club and in our gardening club, we had a sensory game, guessing different herbs that we had planted. We all enjoyed smelling and tasting them with our eyes shut. We’ve had arts and crafts, which took on an autumnal feel as the leaves are turning to reds, gold and brown, a really colourful time of year. And, we have baked lots of delicious cakes that we have enjoyed eating.

We have enjoyed trips out to Gibsons farm shop, Coppers bistro, Algar coffee shop, Ivy Barn and the Spitfire museum, remembering all those brave airman. And lastly we’ve enjoyed the church service, manicures/hand massage, chair yoga and exercise class and our residents meeting, a time to discuss future outings, menus and other business. 

June Newsletter 

June, we are half way through the year. The 21st sees the days start to become shorter.

We have been busy though with trips out in the mini-bus to Gibsons Farm Shop for coffee and cake, Cliffs End to the Viking Ship and where the Hovercraft used to take off to France all those years ago, and lastly Ramsgate sea front for an ice cream. We have baked biscuits and iced them, shortbreads, vanilla cupcakes and almond cake. Of course we eat what we make. We have tasted, on ‘Taste it Tuesday’ Thai, Australian, Argentinian and Belgium food, which the catering staff always make interesting. Fizzy Friday we sampled Pimms, ginger beer, lager shandy, zesty lemonade and the ole favourite, gin and tonic.

Keeping our feet tapping, we have been entertained by Java Jive music and Glenda who always sings our old favourites. We have kept the little grey cells active playing scrabble, draughts, snakes and ladders, call to mind and garden games such as hoopla, skittles and tin can alley. We’ve had a variety of films in Film Club. Ladies in Lavender, The Great Escape, Some like it Hot, the African Queen and many more.

We also watched the Queens Jubilee celebrations on the TV. We have been busy in the Greenhouse planting tomatoes, chillies, basil, thyme, geraniums and lobelia. We enjoyed our platinum Jubilee party in the garden. We had a cream tea with Pimms, various cakes and refreshments. We followed tea with a quiz all about the Queen and her reign. She has seen and witnessed so much world history and events over the years. We stood and sung God Save The Queen at the end of our celebrations. After all our celebrating, eating and drinking we have kept fit with chair yoga and exercises.

We always enjoy hand massages and manicures and our church services and befriending group. Looking forward to next months agenda never a dull moment. 

We love May. Everything bursting in to life, it’s the month of rebirth. The garden at LBH is looking exceptionally good and our gardeners work really hard to keep it looking that way all year round come rain or shine.

Sunday 8th was VE Day and we celebrated this by making and decorating cupcakes in the morning to have with our special afternoon tea and Pimm’s party,  followed by a 40-50’s sing along. We have also baked a vanilla birthday cake, chocolate chip tray bake, jam tarts, pizzas and shortbread. ‘Taste it Tuesday’ saw us sampling food from Japan, Mexico, Sweden, France and Germany. They were all very interesting and very tasty. Fizzy Friday was interesting with Plum and Sloe presse, melon and ginger sling with soft fruit, lemon presse and summer fizz fruit and sangria with fresh orange juice. We have had Stella with her music for health, Mandy’s musical entertainment and Holly telling us stories.

We have been out on the mini-bus to Copper’s Bistro twice, Pegwell Bay, Deal, St Margaret’s Bay and the Curzon Cinema in Canterbury to see Downtown Abbey 2, which was really good. We watched Sense and Sensibility, War Horse, Breakfast at Tiffany's, Dunkirk, The Sound of Music to name but a few at film club. We have played games. Scrabble, giant snakes and ladders, ludo, call to mind, draughts and animal bingo. When the weather is good we have garden games such as hoopla, skittles and tin can alley.

In gardening club we potted up pots of red, white and blue flowers that we sold at the fete in honour of the Queens reign of 70 years Jubilee celebrations. In arts and crafts we painted tulips and roses, still life of flowers picked from the garden, we made Union Jack bunting and flags for the fete. We have had two church services, several seasonal quizzes, lovely manicures and hand massages, made our own smoothies and our friends from the Befriending service came in to visit. This is a charitable organisation who make time to come in to chat to individual residents who need a little support and spiritual guidance.

On the 29th May we held our fete. We haven’t had one since 2019 due to Covid. We had over 120 guests plus staff and residents. The weather was kind to us and the rain held off while we were enjoying the Hog Roast, Pimms and delicious deserts. Once again the catering staff put on a fabulous spread. All the staff worked hard to ensure everyone had a great time. We had a bouncy castle for our younger guests and stalls selling the Gardening Clubs pots plus bottle stall, guess the weight of the cake, cake stall and other attractions.

It was a very enjoyable day and everyone had a great time. What will June have in store I wonder? 

March & April News 2022

It’s been a busy two months for us. March we celebrated St Patricks Day and the catering department made Irish stew and soda bread all washed down with Guinness and Irish whiskey, followed by an Irish quiz. Shrove Tuesday we enjoyed pancakes with various fillings and a staff pancake race.

On Red Nose Day we enjoyed musical entertainment in the morning with Jasmine and her through the years show. In the afternoon we had a tea party with Prosecco and a cake sale to raise money for comic relief.

In April we celebrated Easter.  On Good Friday we had a quiz, followed by Prosecco and hot cross buns and a sing a long session in the afternoon. Easter Day the easter bunny delivered Easter eggs to us all and on easter Monday we painted and decorated our own Easter egg to keep or give to a family member.

We have had trips out to Preston garden centre, The Fifth trust vineyard, Ivy Barn cafe, Coopers Bistro and Gibsons Farm shop. We have savoured on ‘Taste it Tuesday’ food from Mexico, Portugal, China, America, India, Israel and Poland. Fizzy Friday we had a rather delicious ginger beer and vodka fruit punch also raspberry fizz gin, white wine spritzers, Prosecco and many more.

With the weather improving we have played games in the garden, large snakes and ladders, draughts and in doors we had skittles, scrabble and tin can ally. In arts/crafts and painting we decorated easter bonnets and eggs, made pictures of sunflowers using mesh, felt and paper and still life paintings of daffodils. Our usual activities of quizzes, bingo, manicures and massages, church services, film club, musical entertainment, smoothie day and our befriending service have also kept us active.

We are looking forward to what’s in store for May.

February 2022 News

So the month of Love, February. Arts and crafts had a hint of romance about it. We made heart shaped valentines wreaths and painted pictures of roses. We made trees and rainbows out of coloured tissue paper, which we stuck to paper, we painted daffodils and spring inspired landscapes and painted what our dream garden would look like. Although the one we have is rather lovely.

We created smoothies from a selection of fruit and vege and baked choc chip cookies, brownies, rice crispy cakes, jam tarts, my favourites, rocky road and Pepperoni/vegetable pizzas for Italian ‘Taste it Tuesday’ accompanied by sausage and ham rigatoni that the catering staff made. We had Spanish chicken and chorizo paella, olives and cold meats. Turkish lamb kofta, salad, stuffed vine leaves and pitta bread and finally German cold meats, cheeses, frankfurters and German breads. This was followed by ‘Fizzy Friday’ and our taste buds were awakened with Morello cherry lemonade, ginger beer, raspberry fizz cooler, rose spritzer, dandelion and burdock fizz and finally the good old Gin and Tonic 🤪

Films and TV had a varied variety for us to view. To catch a thief , with lovely Cary Grant and Grace Kelly. Pride and prejudice, Mr Tom, with Jon Thaw, Guys and Dolls, the Kings Speach and many more. We have had two church services, and our befriending service once a week. In door games, such as skittles and hoopla and hand massages and manicures which are so relaxing.

Looking forward to what’s in store for March as the nights are getting longer and we are moving in to Spring and hopefully warmer weather.

So here we are in 2022 and January already at an end, but we have been busy as usual. Java Jive music entertained us which was great and Jasmines music put on a show ‘Through the  Years’ with all the old songs that we could sing along too.

We have baked all sorts of goodies, including pizzas, brownies, sausage rolls, chocolate chip cookies and a birthday cake to name but a few. In Arts and Crafts we have painted the fireworks from New Year’s Eve , our garden here and gardens we remembered through our lives, we painted the Scottish flag for Burns night and poppies and we made flowers out of paper.

Taste it Tuesday we visited China, America, Hungary and Scotland. We sampled Hagis, neeps and tatties accompanied with Scotch Whiskey. American hot dogs and burgers accompanied with American pale ale. Hungarian beef goulash and Chinese sweet and sour chicken and rice, vegetable stir fry, prawn toast, spring rolls and prawn crackers. We enjoyed a French cheese and wine evening with roule, Brie, port Salut and caprice des dieux, helped down with Cuvee Prestige red and Coe’s De Gascogne white.

Fizzy Friday had us sampling a Rose spritzer, cream soda orange and mango fiz, white wine and orange spritzer, Tropical fruit punch and Vanilla Coke. Film club saw a variety of old films including, Fiddler on the Roof, Gone with the Wind, Carry on Doctor, Oliver, Some like it Hot, Calamity Jane, The Pyjama Game and High Society plus quite a few more.

We had hand massages which are always a real treat. We got active with indoor hoopla and skittles but with all the eating and drinking, we really should of gone for a jog but armchair yoga was easier. We had our weekly befriending services and the church service fortnightly. Looking forward to February as it’s the month of Love.

So the festive month is over for another year. We were blessed that this year was better than last year. Father Christmas managed to get us in person, as did our families.

We started the month decorating the three Christmas trees. We made Christmas cards, bunting and decorations for the tree. We created a Christmas tree made out of decorated paper plates and created still life pictures of decorated Christmas trees and robins. We had a Christmas tea party with lots of festive goodies to eat. On the subject of food, ‘Taste it Tuesday’ had us visiting Scotland, France, Greece, Italy and Egypt. ‘Fizzy Friday’ had the Christmas feel with mulled wine, eggnog, Prosecco, Irish coffee and festival fruit Prosecco punch.

Over the Christmas period we were entertained by Mandy Reynolds, Jasmines music, Anna who played pieces from ‘The Nutcracker’, staff lead us in Carol singing and we had a treat from the Simon Langton girls school who sang carols for us on a Zoom connection.

We managed to venture out on the Mini-bus to Tadpoles tea room, Preston garden centre and Gibsons cafe, which was really enjoyable, even though the weather wasn’t always good but it’s just lovely to get out and blow the cobwebs away. We have had productive cooking sessions, creating delights for those that are unable to to join in. We made shortbread, gingerbread men, cupcakes, Rocky road and a birthday cake. We had a variety of films in our Cinema club. A Wonderful Life, My Fair Lady, Ladies in Lavender, A Christmas Carol, Fiddler on the Roof and the Nutcracker Ballet to name but a few. We have created Smoothies which we always enjoy, exercise classes twice a week and our old favourite Bingo along with quizzes and board games.

Thankfully our Church Services are back to some normality every two weeks and this year we had a Boxing Day service which was very special. Christmas dinner was a delight and as usual we all sat down together staff included and a good time was had by all.

Once again our catering staff excelled themselves in making our day so enjoyable. New Years Eve we enjoyed a quiz and we sang and for those who enjoy dancing got up and did a jig. Not many of us managed to stay awake till midnight so we had a glass of bubbles on New Years Day.

We wish all our families, residents and staff a very healthy, happy and safe New Year.

November News 2021

Well we have had a busy month. We have had a couple of trips out to Preston garden centre, Ivy Barn coffee shop and Tadpoles tearoom cafe. It’s just lovely sitting and people watching.

We have had baking sessions and made fruit cake, vanilla cupcakes some rocky roads and two birthday cakes.  We visited Japan, Germany and Asia on our ‘Taste it Tuesday’ We we experienced different types of Sushi, various German sausages, cold meats and cheeses and Asian delights, such as, Chow Mein, spring rolls and prawn toasts. Fizzy Friday’s tipple, had us sipping, tropical Bellini’s, Sherry Cobbler, Rum and Coke and Gin and Tonics. We also had a coffee/hot chocolate morning, adding various liqueurs to our hot drinks. It all went down very well.

We celebrated Bonfire night with fireworks, it was a great display. In arts and crafts we made poppies for remembrance Sunday and painted picture’s of poppies and soldiers. We also painted pictures of firework night and autumn scenes, these were displayed on our art wall. We had musical entertainment by Mandy Reynolds and Java live music.

We are back to having the Church service every two weeks, which is lovely, getting back to our pastoral needs. We have had some really good films on, in cinema club. Charade, Top Hat, Carry on Doctor, Singing in the Rain, The King and I to name but a few.

The catering staff put on a special Remembrance Day Tea, which made us all reflect on the Sacrifices that were made during the wars. We celebrated Thanks Giving and St Andrew’s Day. We have had quizzes , board games, exercise classes, sing along’s, befriending services and the guessing box, this is where items are placed in a box and you have to guess what it is just by touch.

We are now on count down to Christmas and are all hoping that this year will be better than last year. We wish everyone a Happy Christmas and Safe, Healthy New Year. 

September/October News 

So we have a combined September and October account of activities, someone had a grey moment I wonder who. In two months we have achieved quite a lot. We started September with the 80th Anniversary of the outbreak of World War 2. This co-insided with National Nutritional Week, a coincidence in respect of the years of rationing that our parents and grandparents had to injure.

Which leads us to ‘Taste It Tuesday’. We have covered many countries over two months. Vietnam, Cuban, Indian, Spanish, Italian, Polish, French, and Asian. And as usual our catering staff made a huge effort to ensure we all enjoyed the delights of their labours. We had a create your own Smoothie, and Sandwich afternoon and they were excellent.

Gardening Club we potted up bulbs ready for next year. We had to clear the allotment and greenhouse ready for planting next years crop. We had a gardening club Sensory Game, Guess the Smell, that was interesting as it wasn’t all flowers that we were smelling!

We celebrated World Alzheimer’s Day and in baking we celebrated World Apple Day. Brogdale near Faversham has one off the biggest collection of Apple trees in the world, it was started by Henry VIII. He sent out a group of men to find as many varieties of apples that they could find and bring them back, where they started to graft different varieties together, which gives us the varieties we have today. As Kent was a good area for growing and its proximity to London, it became ‘The Garden Of England’.

We have carved pumpkins ready for Halloween and in Arts and crafts the theme was very much autumnal and spooky. We have had several befriending services and we have managed to get Holy Communion in the summer house which has been wonderful. We had a residents meeting to discuss matters arising and to put forward ideas, for up and coming events, that we we would like to see on the agenda. We have had exercise classes, 80’s and rock and roll karaoke's, trips out, sing alongs, games of Bingo.

Finally we had a delicious French cheese and wine afternoon. We are looking forward to next month to see what is in store for all of us, to keep us out of trouble.

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We have celebrated some bizarre ‘National Days’, including, National Doughnut Week, National Vanilla Ice Cream Day and National Cheesecake Day.

Our ‘Taste it Tuesday’ took in food from Italy, Australia, Hungary and the Republic of Czechoslovakia. We followed the tasting with a quiz on the said country.  Some of us enjoyed creating our own sandwich and smoothies, and then sharing the end product with each other.  ‘Fizzy Friday’ had us sampling Sangria, Strawberry Gin Fizz, Coca-Cola and Strawberry Vodka. We also had Italian wine with our Italian Taste-it Tuesday dishes.

We look forward to our French Cheese and wine club, as there are so many French Cheeses and wines to get through. We have made Rocky road, Chocolate Chip Cookies and Almond cake in our cookery club. We had trips out to the Preston Garden Centre for coffee, Ramsgate for ice-cream, Minnie Bay for a cuppa, Cliffsend nature reserve and St Margaret’s Bay.

We have been getting on in the greenhouse, those of us interested in the gardening club. We have re-potted the tomatoes out in to bigger pots and look forward to enjoying our crop when ready. On days when the weather has not been great,  we have had film club and watched a variety of films, including, The Cowboy and The Lady, Anastasia, Sabotage and Raffles to name but a few.

In the art club some of us have been busy painting the Garden View, still life, painting fruit and the sea and beach from memory on our trips out. We have been lucky enough to have a Church Service, which we have missed due to lockdown.

We held a residents meeting at the end of July to discuss any worries or concerns we may have and what we would like to do on future trips and entertainment.

June News 2021

Well, June started fairly wet, great for the gardens though. In ‘Gardener’s Club’ we have planted up troughs and the hanging baskets, we have also planted some seeds in pots for later in the year.

In our Arts & Craft class we have drawn summer flowers, the river Stour, the garden and also Wild Orchids. We made thank you cards for members of staff that have helped us and gone over and above to keep us safe through the last eighteen months.

We have managed trips out to Deal, Preston garden centre, Westgate-on-Sea, Ramsgate and Cliffsend nature reserve. Needless to say all destinations where you can have ice cream. On days that we we couldn’t get out, ‘Film Club’ presented The Red Baron, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, A Star is Born among others.

On Cupcake day, we baked in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society and combined it with a Rock & Roll Karaoke, which was enjoyed by all. International Children’s Day coincided with International milk day so we celebrated both by creating our own milkshakes and sandwiches.

Taste it Tuesday and Fizzy Friday had us travelling to Argentina, Thailand, Jamaica, Peru, France and Italy. We combined this with a travel the world quiz on those countries. This was all helped down with Italian wine, Ginger beer, Gin punch, Shandy and Vodkas and lemonade. Apart from baking cupcakes we have made almond cake and vanilla cakes.

In our sensory activities we had guess the taste and smell of items of food and drink, we included English wine tasting day in with this. We recognised the Carer’s Week with the staff who take care of us. All Carer’s, all over the country, have been exceptional over the past eighteen months. We have held several befriending services along with a Church service and residents meeting. The poetry club got together to read and discussed poetry.

John Betjeman is a favourite and Pam Ayers as they can be very funny. We celebrated Fathers Day on 20th June and a lot of our gentlemen were really spoilt, lots of chocolates. We have had sing alongs with the staff and played some Bingo.

All in all June has been a busy month. Looking forward to seeing what July holds for us.

Well the last couple of months have been quite strange weather wise. The variety of flowers and buds in the garden have taken their time to appear and snow showers and frost has not helped.

We have been warm and cosy in doors and kept busy watching, making and doing. We have celebrated three saints days, St Patrick of Ireland, St George of England and St David of Wales.  The Saints days were celebrated with quizzes and an art class on all things Irish, English and Welsh.

Easter came at the beginning of April and we decorated bonnets, eggs and cakes. We have been lucky to have an Easter church service and befriending service. April Fools day we had an afternoon of telling funny stories, jokes and singing.

We have baked fruit cake, St Patricks day cup cakes, coffee cake, cheese straws, vegetable pizza, sausage rolls, vanilla and chocolate biscuits, Victoria sponge and almond cake all very delicious. We have had a variety of films during the last two months. Anastasia, mystery at Wentworth Castle, Battle of Britain, The Pride and the Passion to name but a few.

We celebrated International Women’s Day and Mothering Sunday with a cream tea and entertainment with Drago Music.  Red Nose Day we had a quiz and an 80’s music karaoke. We played a sensory game where we had to guess the smells which was great fun. We quizzed on International Women’s Day and painted what we thought represented Earth Day.

We had a Sunday poetry day and discussed poets and their work. We celebrated Queen Elizabeth’s birthday with a quiz about her long life and events within that time.  Needless to say we have had ‘Taste it Tuesday’ and ‘Fizzy Friday’ with delicious treats from Poland, India, Japan, Turkey, Germany, Spain, France, Algeria and America. Fizzy Friday had us sampling Moscow Mule, Whisky Sour, Mimosas, German Hock and lots more. Arts and crafts we made daffodils to place on a painted background and created an Easter Chick from decorated napkins.

We have managed the gardening club between showers so we are a bit behind with our planting. Finally we had a residents meeting to discuss any concerns we may have about our home life, activities, food and anything else that comes up.

Looking forward to warmer weather so we can get in the garden.

Here we are at the end of May.

Things are beginning to bloom but it’s all a bit slow this year. We have managed to get out and about, at last, in the mini-bus. We’ve been to the Cliffsend nature reserve, Ramsgate Beach, Ramsgate harbour and Minis Bay. It’s always ice cream all round on these occasions.

We have baked chocolate biscuits, almond cake, vol-au-vents, ham and cheese puff pastry parcels, sausage rolls, carrot cake and Victoria sponge.

‘Taste it Tuesday’ had us tasting the food of Canada, Vietnam and Indonesia. There may be a travel ban but we are managing to taste the culinary delights of far flung countries while still at home, the imagination runs riot. This was all washed down with Pimm’s, lemon and lime fizz and raspberry coolers.

In Arts and Crafts we painted a May Pole for May Day and attached ribbons. We also painted pictures about VE Day, Bluebells, Ducks and things found on the Beach. We have been busy in the green house potting plants, a variety of flowers, ready for the garden.

We have played a sensory smelling game with herbs and fruit, which was great fun. We had an afternoon creating our own sandwich’s and smoothies which was interesting.

We had a VE Day Anniversary tea party with an 80’s music theme. All in all a great time was had by all.

February started very wet and windy, we are waiting for the time we can get into the garden and a bit more normality to our lives. We have been busy with our arts and crafts club. We have been drawing Daffodils in a vase along with other spring flowers and winter trees coming in to bud.

In the cookery club we have made Nutella Butterfly cup cakes, cherry cake, chocolate chip cakes, vanilla and chocolate biscuits and banana cake. We celebrated Shoves Tuesday with blueberry ( the healthy option), chocolate, honey and chocolate spread and the original lemon and sugar pancakes.

The staff had a pancake race which was very entertaining. Still on the subject of food, ‘Taste it Tuesday’ saw us enjoying Peruvian, Chinese and Turkish food, as usual the catering staff excelled. ‘Fizzy Friday’ we had coconut rum and coke, orange and white wine spritzers, Coca Cola and raspberry mohito’s. In the entertainment department we all got singing to an 80’s karaoke and an Abba music karaoke which is always a favourite.

We always enjoy our film afternoons watching classics like the 49 Steps, Where Angels fear to tread, The Desperadoes and many more and the popcorn always goes down well. The clocks go forward next month, which means having those wonderful long and hopefully warm evenings.

Well after one of the strangest and challenging years we have experienced so far as a community we have entered 2021 with the hope of returning to some form of normality . There is light at the end of the tunnel as we continue with our vaccination programme of residents and staff.

It has been, for us all, a period of unknown and few certainties but the residents have shown their resilience and determination through this time and our amazing team have not let us down in their dedication and commitment and for this we thank them.

In less than 5 weeks, it will be March. Daffodils, sunshine and warmer longer days greet us and we can once again celebrate the small joys together when we can get in to the garden and our outdoor activity programme can get back into full swing.

In the meantime we continue to enjoy our varied programme of games, singing and food!! Although there is a way to go, till some form of normal returns, we all feel very positive about 2021. We wish you all a happy safe New Year.

Well here we are in December and Christmas is only round the corner. We have two months worth of activities to get through and we have been really busy. We have baked, indulging in shortbread biscuits, apple crumble, Polish cheesecake, fruit sponge, vanilla cupcakes and Halloween decorated cakes.

‘Taste it Tuesday’ had us visiting Italy, Poland, Czech Republic, Asia, Argentinia, Japan, Germany and Romania. It was very delicious and a wide and varying range of flavours.

To wash it all down ‘Fizzy Friday’ had us sampling Watermelon Juice, Orange Prosecco, Banana Milkshakes, Strawberry Lemonade, Coconut infused Rum and Coke and lastly Pimms. It seems we spend our entire days eating and drinking.

We have recently started a new club which involves, yes more food, Cheese and Wine from different countries. So far we have sampled French and Italian cheeses and wines. We celebrated Halloween, you can see the pictures on the Website, which was great fun and we played games.

In arts and crafts we have been creative making leaf decorations from salt dough. We made a group picture of Halloween pumpkins from a potato stencil. Our stain glass window of a tree was very good, using tissue paper as the glass. We individually made autumn leaf pictures and Halloween pictures and decorations.

We watched several movies over the last couple of months in Film Club, Goodnight Mr Tom with John Thaw, Seven Brides for Seven Brother with Howard Keel and Jane Powell, The 39 Steps, Camelot with Vanessa Redgrave and Franco Nero and Robin Hood to name but a few. We had a church service which we always appreciate.

We celebrated Kindness Day and of coarse Remembrance Day and watched the service at the Cenotaph on the television. We had some fantastic fireworks to celebrate Guy Fawkes night with lots of whizz bangs. We put our brains to the test with two November related quizzes. One was to celebrate The Prince of Wales Birthday and the other a St Andrew’s Day Quiz. And to end the month we had a residents meeting to express any concerns we might have and discuss new ideas to keep us busy and food we might like to try. I expect we will be just as busy this month.

A fantastic donation has been made to The British Legion on behalf of the residents and staff at Littlebourne House of £150

We know we are nearer to autumn as the mornings are getting chilly And the leaves are turning in to those beautiful warm golden colours.

We have all been busy this month. In our baking club we have made cakes, sausage rolls and scones. We have been on trips out to Ramsgate Beach and Minnis Bay. It’s lovely to see a change of scenery and the coast takes on a different prospective each time we go. On good days we can see the French coast really clearly.

There are always plenty of ships and tankers to look at. The catering staff have given us a real Asian journey with ‘Taste it Tuesday’. We have visited 🇻🇳 Vietnam 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇮🇳 India and China 🇨🇳. It was all very delicious.

Fizzy Friday had us sampling watermelon/raspberry lemonade, coconut rum and coke, lime soda, straight rum and coke and spiced rum and coke. We felt as if we were in the Caribbean with the sun shinning.

We have watched a variety of 🎥 films in film club Ladies in Lavender - The Victors -  Chitty Chitty Bang Bang -Sherlock Holmes and the 49th Parallel to name but a few. We have had our usual hand massages and pampering sessions which we all enjoy. What delights will October bring?

Well here we are, at the end of August. The summer almost over, nights drawing in and that autumnal chill in the air. We have been busy this month with a variety of activities.

We have been out on the mini-bus to Minnis Bay, St Margaret’s Bay and Pegwell Bay, really lovely to blow the cobwebs away. Taste it Tuesday had us visiting 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇯🇲 Jamaica, 🇹🇷 Turkey and 🇬🇷 Greece. We sampled beetroot soup, Hot Chicken and Rice, lamb Kebabs and Greek Yogurt and Honey just a few examples of the menu. Fizzy Friday we tried Passion Fruit Martini’s, Non Alcoholic Tropical Fizz, Classic 1940 Moscow Mule and a Sea Breeze.

We picked apples and lavender in our Gardening Club to use in our craft and cooking group. Our baking group made apple crumble, cheese scones, rocky road, jam tarts, fruit cake, cheese straws and mini-pizzas. After all that baking and eating we managed to fit in a couple of exercise sessions. In Arts and Crafts we made lavender bags and bouquets to use to raise money for Breast Cancer Day. We painted still life of flowers and sat in the garden to paint trees. We replicated the wall paper in the Brighton Pavillon and Prepared and painted Birthday cards. Cinema Club we watched The Kings Speech, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Guys and Dolls,  Mumma Mia and Hello Dolly to name but a few. In between all these activities we have had a crafty nap.

We have had some wonderful weather during June, really hot days. We have been in the garden making the most of the sun and soaking up that vitamin D. The gardening club planted up pots with sage, mint and lavender, hopefully the kitchen will make use of them once they are established.

We have baked cakes, coconut, chocolate cornflake cakes, Rocky road and fruit cake. Our art classes were inspired by the sea this month. We painted Pictures of dolphins and jellyfish on paper plates, which made a wonderful display in the lounge. The cinema club showed a mixture of films such as, Samson and Delilah, Return of the Musketeers, 49th Parallel, Anastasia to name but a few.

We sampled Whisky punch, white wine spritzer, fizzy apple and orange, beer and fizzy blackberry on ‘Fizzy Friday’. ‘Taste it Tuesday’ we visited France🇫🇷 and and had French cheese selection with baguette, grapes and French wine. We had Jamaican 🇯🇲 jerk chicken, rice, crackers and super malt beer. Across to Asia for a Thai 🇹🇭Red curry, rice and Singha beer and lastly back to Italy 🇮🇹for spaghetti bolognese, pizza and Italian chianti. It was all very tasty and enjoyed by all of us. We had a trip out on the mini-bus to Ramsgate which was most enjoyable. For those of us who can’t get about as much we had hand massages and seated exercise classes that help keep us going after all that food and drink.

We kept the ‘Little Grey Cells’ active with quizzes and board games as we know it’s important to keep the brain active as well as the body.

What a wonderfully hot July we have had. It’s been glorious, just a shame we can’t go anywhere. But that does not mean to say we have not been busy.

We have travelled afar on our   ‘Taste it Tuesday’. We took in Australia, Czeck Republic, Peru and Hungary. We sampled the delights of these far flung countries and again the catering staff excelled themselves. Not only did we taste the food but we discussed the country’s and then had a quiz to see how much we had absorbed. We have been entertained by the staff. We had a Karaoke, staff members singing ABBA songs for us and we joined in. We have had our usual arts and crafts and quizzes to keep the brain active.

We had a Church Service, for which we are always grateful, as we know how stretched our church is, not having a village Vicar and we appreciate the time that they give to us. We had a residents meeting, a chance to discuss matters that may concern us and to put forward ideas that we would like to see implemented in the future. We have had trips out on the Mini-Bus which blows the cobwebs away.

We have a new Summer House which is much larger than the old one and can accommodate more people. Fizzy Friday had sampling cocktails of the alcoholic and non-alcoholic variety. Really it’s all go, and it’s wonderful that we are kept on our toes.

Well we are well in to Spring now. We are still in lockdown though but at least the weather has been wonderful and we can make the most of the beautiful garden that we have.

With no visitors coming and going we have been kept occupied with an array of activities. ‘Taste it Tuesday’ has seen us visiting Canada, Cuba, Vietnam and Indonesia, very different flavours and unusual food from Canada, bacon and pancakes?  Fizzy Friday we tested Pimms’s with lemonade, Sangria with lemon and lime and gin with a choice of tonic, lemon or orangeade. Film Club saw some old favourites and some new arrivals but the popcorn was the same.

We celebrated VE Day, which we all remembered. At 10.30 we had a briefing on the days activities. We started with a VE Day quiz, just to make sure ‘Those Little Grey Cells’ we’re working. This was followed by a Fish and Chip lunch for us and staff. After lunch we were entertained by Mandy Reynolds and at 3pm we all sat down for afternoon tea a great day was had by all and many memories came back to a lot of us. 

Those that could, took part in the Residents meeting to discuss any worries that we might have, especially at these uncertain times. We are continuing to Face Time our families and phone them, which we all feel is very helpful and keeps us close. In our baking club we made vanilla cup-cakes, rice crispy cakes, coffee cake and scones. As the weather has been so good we have had many garden games. Hoopla, giant naughts and crosses and dominoes, croquet and numerous seated ball games. The gardening club were in action repotting their carnations and placing them out for all to see. And the art class got us painting a sunflower field and using balloons as flowers, we painted a vase of balloons.

We used potato stencils to make pictures of butterflies and dandelions. For those of us who can’t join in with activities, we had hand massages and manicures, there is never a dull moment. We look forward to the day that the world comes back to some normality.

In the meantime you keep safe as we will.

Well we are still in Lockdown but keeping busy. The weather has been lovely so plenty of time spent in the garden. We have taken up reading the newspapers together, just so we can get an idea of what the rest of the world is doing during these extraordinary times.

We are still ‘Face Timing’ family members and talking on the phone. We have had our usual mix of arts and crafts, baking, bingo and quiz’s. Our exercise classes with Tony, Georgia and Pattie have kept us moving.

Our singing voices were put to the test with an ABBA karaoke. We have had film afternoons, with some old favourites and treated to manicures and hand massages. We have been in the garden with the gardening club and the greenhouse is coming on a treat with tomatoes. We have had a church service but because of Lockdown it was conducted by Home Staff.

We do pray that everyone keeps safe. All of the staff are doing a wonderful job and let’s keep our fingers crossed that ‘The Virus’ is soon no longer with us.

Well, here we are and March already behind us. We have been busy, even with the restrictions on the home with the Coronavirus. We managed to get two trips out to the ‘Tulip Tea Room’ and Deal Sea Front before we went in to self isolation. All the staff are working incredibly hard to keep our minds and bodies active in these uncertain times.

The alcoholic drinks on ‘Fizzy Friday’ are certainly doing the trick to keep ‘our spirits’ up. We have sampled Vodkas and tonic, red wine, Prosecco and orange fizz, beer, fruit punch and banana milkshake’s to name but a few.

Even though we can not leave the home we have visited Asia, Poland, Ireland, Japan and Turkey on ‘Taste it Tuesday’. This included St Patrick’s day, which we celebrated in fine style. As usual the catering staff excel themselves to give us the delights of food from different countries.

We have had exercise classes to keep us moving and our usual creative art, games and gardening activities.

Film club presented us with a variety of movies including, Gallipoli, The Inn if the Sixth Happiness, How to catch a Thief and many more. We have missed our singing entertainment, from our usual talented artists of the area but I’m sure they will be back when when everything is back to normal.

Meanwhile keep safe everyone.

COVID - 19 Update:

Due to the risk to our residents we are no longer having external entertainment, however for the foreseeable future we will be increasing our in house entertainment.

Coming soon our weekly blog

Well here we are the start of a new decade. With the Christmas and New Year festivities out of the way it’s  business as usual. Our old musical friends Jon Beetham, Tom Abraham’s, Chris Field, Jasmine, Geoff Stephens, Stella and ole favourite Glenda have sung and played in the start of the year. We enjoyed, as always, the Church service,  conducted by the village elders, which we appreciate very much as we haven’t, at this time, a permanent Vicar.

We have been out and about on ‘Tony’s Tours’, weather permitting. We visited Preston Tea Gardens, Gibson’s Farm Shop, The Tadpole Tea room and MamaFeelGood’s. We ventured further a field with ‘Taste It Tuesday’. Tasting the delights of Algeria, Greece, The Czech Republic and the United States of America. Fizzy Friday we toasted Sangria, Fruit Smoothie, Wine, Lemon and Lime Bellini, Shandy, Prosecco and White Wine Spritzer.

We had all our usual arts, crafts, baking, hand massage and bingo, which keeps us all busy. We are looking forward to getting back to the gardening club when the weather improves. We finished the month with a residents meeting to plan what we would like to do in 2020.

Well February was a wet one. We kept an eye on the river and the cellar to see if we needed to hand out life jackets. Joking apart it’s been quite miserable on the outside but inside we have been very busy to make up for the weather. We have visited Peru, Russia, and Jamaica on ‘Taste it Tuesday’ and off coarse we celebrated Pancake Day and the staff raced each other while tossing their pancakes. ‘Fizzy Friday’ had us tasting Bucks Fizz, Shandy, Prosecco, Strawberry-lemonade and Guineas.

Even with the rain we managed to have trips out when the sun shone. We took trips too the Elam Valley vin yard and the valley itself is very beautiful. Preston garden Centre is always a favourite and they do very good tea and cake. We also tried the Tulip tea rooms in Bridge and I’m sure we will revisit in the coming months.

The Film afternoon saw some old favourites. The Kings Speech, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Top Hat and many more. We have been entertained by Chris Field, Geoff Stephens, Jon Beetham, Jasmine, old favourite Glenda and a special Valentines Day sing along with Mandy Reynolds. We joined the over 60’s club at Littlebourne village hall for a Bingo afternoon with a very delicious tea.

We had a residents meeting to discuss any concerns, things we would like to do in the coming months and menu changes. Once again we are grateful to the Church elders who give their time up to come in an hold a service for us. We can only hope the weather improves and we can, in the coming months, get out in to the garden with our gardening club,  roll on summer.

We entered the Christmas month with a choir who sang beautifully and we all joined in which got us in to the ‘Festive Spirit’. We enjoyed parties throughout the month. We were invited to join the children at Littlebourne CofE Primary School for their festivities which was wonderful. And of course or own home party in which relatives and staff enjoyed a splendid buffet and entertainment. The catering staff always put on a great feast for us and work really hard to ensure we enjoy ourselves. Jasmine entertained us with her singing and we joined in with the songs, we also had a fabulous raffle with lots of prizes. It was especially lovely watching residents grandchildren enjoying the time with us.

Our usual ‘Taste it Tuesday’ had us visit France, Greece and Egypt. Our Fizzy Fridays where mainly Prosecco based as it was Christmas so we had a lot of bubbles. At the cinema club, we watched Festive based films such as, Miracle on 34th Street, The Snowman, Meet me in St Louis along with many others. The months musical entertainment saw Glenda, Geoff Stevens, Tom Abraham’s, Jon Beetham and Chris Fields singing Carols and the Littlebourne Brownie Group came in to see us as well.

Christmas dinner was delicious, and we were joined by staff and residents relatives so as you can imagine there were lots of us and again the kitchen staff excelled. Santa Claus came and we all had a bag of goodies, distributed by Santa’s little helpers. We now look forward to 2020, a new decade, a new year with different challenges.

Wishing everyone a Happy New Year.

Well November started with a ‘Bang’. The fireworks were wonderful and we all really enjoyed them and we had the added musical entertainment of Glenda, who is always a favourite. We have carried on the musical theme this month with a Staff/Resident Karaoke and entertained by Geoff Stephens, Alan Harry, Tom Abrahams and Jon Beetham, who always get us singing and dancing. We had a church service, which is always appreciated, that our local Lay Preachers take the time to fit us in.

We also reflected the past conflicts on Remembrance Sunday. ‘Taste it Tuesday’ we travelled to Argentina, Japan, Belgium, Romania and Germany, which our German residents loved. ‘Fizzy Friday’ had us tasting gin and tonic, raspberry lemonade, fizzy mango, sparkling rose and grapefruit, pina coladas, passion fruit martini, fruit punch and sparkling lemonade and lime. We have had a variety of films to watch on our Cinema afternoons. The King and I, Top Hat, Sherlock Holmes and many more.

‘Tony’s Trips Out’ took us to Mama Feel Goods coffee shop, Preston Garden Centre, always good for a cuppa and Chatham garden centre. We were entertained by a very agile Belly Dancer and some of us attempted to replicate the moves. We finished the month with a residents meeting to discuss any concerns that we may have and projects we would like to see in the future. We are looking forward to the Festive Cheer of December

October, the Witching month and what fun we had carving our pumpkins and the designs were amazing. It’s been rather a wet month and the garden is looking really autumnal now even though there are still patches of colour where the last of the flowers are still in bloom. We have had our arts and craft days and been very creative in our work. Our usual musical entertainers have been in. Tom, Chris, Glenda, Jon, Geoff, Jasmine and a new comer called Alan, they were all very good and we always enjoy a sing-a-long. Tony has taken us out on the mini-bus to visit the Spitfire museum at Manston airport, the Chillingham tea rooms, Preston Garden Centre and the Tadpole Tea room, which sounds like something out of Harry Potter. We have visited China, Italy, Poland, France and Asia on our ‘Taste it Tuesday’ all very delicious from our catering department. Fizzy Friday had us sampling Long Island iced Tea, pink Majito, cloudy Lemonade, Expresso martini’s, sparkling apple and raspberry lemonade with Bacardi, white wine spritzer’s, red wine and ice cream sodas. We watched Charlie Chaplin, Dr Zhivago, Norman Wisdom, Camelot, The 39 Steps and The Kings Speech to name but a few. We visited the village hall for bingo and afternoon tea, always lovely to catch up with our friends. Zoe held our gardening club and we discussed what we needed to do in the coming winter months in and out of the greenhouse. We held a residents meeting and had a church service where we gave thanks for the Harvest and the local farming community. We are looking forward to next month and Bonfire night. Before you know it The Festive Season will be upon us.

We are now at the end of the summer months and that autumnal nip is in the air.

The garden is still in bloom though and we are still managing to get out amongst the flowers during the day when it’s warm. We have had another busy month with visits to the Staple vineyard, Weatherspoons for fish and chips, Tadpole Coffee Shop, Mama Feelgood Coffee Shop and two trips to the village hall for an afternoon tea and bingo session. Further afield we have visited Vietnam, Cuba, India and Spain on our ‘Taste it Tuesday’ treat, all very flavoursome and once again the catering staff did a great job.

We have been entertained by our usual wonderful singers. Jon Beetham, Geoff Stephens, Chris Field, Glenda and Jasmine and her 60’s Divas, we always have a sing along with them. Our cinema club had some classic films on offer. Brief Encounter, Rebecca, The Man With The Golden Gun, and many more. We have had our usual ‘Arts and Crafts’, manicures, exercise classes, cooking and one-to-ones. Fizzy Friday had us sampling Mojitoes, Passion fruit Mojitoes, Pina Coladas, Passion Fruit Martinis, Pink Lemonade and for those who prefer not to have alcohol sampled non-alcoholic raspberry Mojitoes.

The staff, visitors and residents enjoyed fund raising for Macmillan by holding an afternoon tea and cake event. We ended the month with a residents meeting to air  any concerns we may have and to discuss what we would like to do in future months. Looking forward to what’s in store next month with Halloween high on the agenda.

The month of August, when the surrounding country side is waiting for the farmers to bring in the harvest. Our own gardening club have been busy in the greenhouse and on the raised bed bringing in our produce. We have had an abundance of tomatoes, rhubarb, runner beans and plants. We have been out and about with Tony on the Mini-bus to various destinations around the coast, a favourite is Deal where we have ice-creams along the beach.

The village hall has entertained us this month with afternoon tea and a Bingo afternoon which was really enjoyable. It’s lovely to meet residents of the village. We have had our usual musical entertainers. Jon, Tom, Glenda, Mandy, Geoff and Chris for a sing-song. The Arabic dancer returned to give us all another display of agility on the dance floor and we joined in with the percussion instruments. ‘Taste it Tuesday’ had the delights of the catering staff getting us to taste Thai, Italian, Pakistani and Australian Food which were all very delicious.

‘Fizzy Friday’ is always a treat. Gin and Tonics, Bucks Fizz, Shandy’s and Ice cream sodas. We have had cinema club, arts and crafts, painting, chair aerobics, quizzes and dance sessions, we do seem to cram in so much, keeping us on our toes. Our resident meeting went well, these are always useful for both residents and staff to put forward suggestions and concerns that may arise.

We had the Church Service for those who wished to attend and we are always grateful that they make time to come in to the home to allow us to have this service. Here’s looking forward to September, which I’m sure will be as full and entertaining.

This month on the 5th of April our lovely Resident Peggy turns 100 , she had a lovely cake and plenty of birthday cards, including a birthday card from the Queen to mark her centenary.

We would like to this opportunity to wish Peggy a very happy 100th birthday and heres to many more!

Exercises with Tony

10.30 am Exercises with Tony

Quiz

11.15 am Quiz

Fizzy Friday

Fizzy Friday experiencing fizzy drinks

summer Fair

Littlebourne House hold the Summer Fair on 2nd of June from 2pm - 5pm. Jasmine will entertain us by singing Jazz and Swing music. B

Quiz

10.30am Quiz in the Main House

Bingo

2.30 pm Bingo

Entertainment

Glenda is performing at 11.00 am

Taste it Tuesday

“TASTE TUESDAY” AND”TRAVEL THE WORLD” - Resdients will enjoy Chinese Food and discuss facts about China

session with Alexa

Resisdents will experience new technology - Alexa - to play their favourite music.

Church Service

11.00 am - Church Service

Film Afternoon

Film Afternoon at Main house at 2.00 pm

Baking

11.00 am - Baking in the Main House

Tony's Tours

Mini Bus outing with Tony in the afternoon  (weathe permitting)

Manicure

Manicure session in the morning.

Exercise With Tony

10.30 am Excercise session with Tony

Fizzy Friday

Tasting fizzy drinks in the afternoon.

Games and Painting

Resident's choice of games and painting session in the morning.

Bingo

Bingo afternoon

Art and Crafts

Art and Crafts session in the morning.

Taste it Tuesday

Experiencing French food and discussing information about France - 2.30 pm

session with Alexa

Residents play their own music using Alexa.

Baking

Baking in the morning

Exercise and Quiz

10.30am Exercise session and Quiz to follow

Tuck Shop

Tuck Shop round in the afternoon.

Film Afternoon

Residents' choice of movie afternoon

session with TOVERTAFEL

Our Magic Table - TOVERTAFEL  - another new technology for our residents to experience

Entertainment

Tom Abrahams is  performing in the morning

Tony's Tours

Mini Bus Outing with Tony (weather permitting)

Alzheimer's Society - Cup Cake Day

Raising funds for Alzheimer's Society - Cup Cake Day.  Staff participated by making cakes and cup cakes.

Exercise and Quiz

Exercise and Quiz to follow.

Manicure Session

Manicure session in the morning

Fizzy Friday

Having a tea party for fizzy friday

session with Alexa

Session with Alexa to play residents' favourite music.

Entertainment

Geoff is performing in the morning.

Bingo

Bingo Afternoon

session with TOVERTAFEL

TOVERTAFEL - our magic table with brain simulating games for residents. Another new technology to experience.

Entertainment

Jon Beetham performing in the morning

Film Afternoon

Film  Afternoon in the King William

Individual Work

Choice of residents' favourite activity

Art and Craft

Art and Craft morning

Tony's Tours

Afternoon outing on the mini bus with Tony

Exercise and Quiz

Exercise and Quiz with Tony

Fizzy Friday

Fizzy Friday Tea Party

Quiz

Quiz morning in the Main House

Bingo

Bingo Afternoon

Manicure

Manicure Morning

Taste it Tuesday

Experiencing Hungarian Foods and facts about Hungary

Residents Meeting

Monthly Residents Meeting in the morning

Tony's Tours

Outing with Tony (Weather Permitting)

Entertainment

Tom Abraham is performing in the morning

Tuck Shop

Tuck Shop round in the afternoon

Film Aftenoon

Film Afternoon in King William

session with TOVERTAFEL

Experiencing new technolgies - TOVERTAFEL - our magic table with brain simulating games

Entertainment

Kelly to entertain our residents in the morning

Fizzy Friday

Tea Party at 2.30pm

session with Alexa

Afternoon with Alexa, residents play their favourite songs.

Memorial Hall Afternoon Tea

4th June 2.00 pm (Tuesday) Littlebourne Memorial Village Hall-Tea Afternoon Every 1st Tuesday of the Month 2.00

Church Service

5th June 11.00 am (Wednesday) Church Service The Holy Communion service will be held monthly 11.00 a.m. for any

Garden Club

6th June 10.30 am (Thursday) Garden Club There are many studies on the benefits of gardening both for the mind

Music Entertainment

7th June 11.00 am (Friday) Chris Field "Chris Field has been a professional singer entertainer since 2005.

Choir

9th June 11.00 am (Sunday) CHOIR 2.00 pm

Music Entertainment

13th June 11.00 am (Thursday) Tom Abrahams “Thomas Abrahams is a gypsy jazz guitarist inspired by the gre

Music Entertainment

17th June 2.30 pm (Monday) Geoff Stephens Classic 40's, 50's, 60's, Country, Irish and Easy Listening I

Bingo at the War Memorial Hall

20th June 2.00 pm (Thursday) Bingo afternoon Village Hall Every 3rd Thursday of the Month 2.00 pm Tea/c

summer Fair

22ndJune 1.30 pm (Saturday) MANDY SUMMER FAIR (12.00 pm-3.00 pm) Now in my 20th year of singing professionally

Music Entertainment

26th June (Wednesday) 11.00 am Glenda Lovely singer, interact with The Residents, dressed costumes such as Snow

Residents Meeting

27th June 11.00 am (Thursday) Resident’s meeting

Tea Party

28th June 3.00 pm TEA PARTY including certificates for resident’s Bingo, Quiz winners and Exercise.

Blog Week 9

WEEK 9 BLOG Glorious spring sunshine all week saw lots of outdoor activities, from games, arts and crafts to an afternoon

Taste it Tuesday

Argentinian Food,   This week we will be travelling to Argentina on Taste it Tuesday samplin

Blog Week 10

WEEK 10 BLOG This week we had a real mixture of weather conditions. Sunshine and warmth turning to showery and windy weat

Church Service

11 am Church Service 

Taste it Tuesday

This week we are sampling delights from France.   With an afternoon of fun facts and a quiz&

Afternoon tea for The Queens Official Birthday

Afternoon tea to celebrate The Queens Official Birthday

Blog Week 11

WEEK 11 BLOG This week saw a return to chilly mornings and April showers. On the days that it was warm enough residents e

Taste it Tuesday

This week sees us travelling to Jamaica for Taste it Tuesday.   Followed by an afternoon of

Music Entertainment

2:00 pm Music Entertainment with Mandy 

Alzheimers Tea Party

3:15 pm tea party to support the Alzheimers Society   Baking to beat Dementia

Afternoon Tea for Fathers Day

2:30pm Afternoon tea for Fathers Day

Blog Week 12

WEEK 12 BLOG This week was a really busyone. The weather was kind and lots of activities were held outside. Taste it Tues

Taste it Tuesday

This week we sample the culinary flavours of Thailand, followed by our afternoon information and quiz

Tea Party

Afternoon Tea Party  at 2:30pm to celebrate the residents certificates

Taste it Tuesday

Travelling to Italy this week for Taste it Tuesday.   An afternoon of fun facts and a quiz a

Residents Meeting

This months residents meeting at 11:00 am

Thursday 3rd June

Thursday 3rd June:   10:40 am Garden Club  

Friday 4th June

Friday 4th June   National Cheese Day   10:

Saturday 5th June

Saturday 5th June   10:40 am Chair Yoga / Quiz 2:30 pm Board or Garden G

Sunday 6th June

Sunday 6th June   10:30 am Baking Session / Card Games 2:30 pm Bingo Aft

Monday 7th June

Monday 7th June   2:00 pm Trip Out 2:00 pm Befriending Service

Tuesday 8th June

Tuesday 8th June   Taste it Tuesday Thai Food  

Wednesday 9th June

Wednesday 9th June   2:30 pm Tuck Shop National Candy Month

Thursday 10th June

Thursday 10th June   10:40 am Garden Club 2:30pm Create Your Own Sarnie&

Friday 11th June

Friday 11th June   10:00 am Trip Out 3:00 pm Cupcake Day 

Monday 14th June

Monday 14th June 2:00 pm Befriending Service

Tuesday 15th June

Tuesday 15th June   Taste it Tuesday Jamaican Food National Beer Day

Wednesday 16th June

Wednesday 16th June   10:30 am Create Your Own Smoothie 2:00 pm Trip Out

Thursday 17th June

Thursday 17th June   10:40 am Garden Club 2:00 pm Trip Out &l

Sunday 20th June

Sunday 20th June   Fathers Day

Monday 21st June

Monday 21st June 10:30 am Quiz 2:00 pm Befriending Service 2:30 pm Exercise Class

Tuesday 22nd June

Tuesday 22nd June   10:00 am Trip Out 10:30 am Individual Work

Wednesday 23rd June

Wednesday 23rd June 11:00 am Residents Meeting 2:00 pm Trip Out 2:30 pm Bingo

Thursday 24th June

Thursday 24th June 10:30 am Individual Work 10:30 am Garden Club 2:30 pm Guess th

Friday 25th June

Friday 25th June   10:30 am Quiz 10:30 am Individual Work <

Saturday 26th June

Saturday 26th June   10:30 am Baking Club 2:30 pm Art Club / Painting<

Sunday 27th June

Sunday 27th June 10:30 am Chair Yoga / Quiz 2:30 pm Bingo (National Bingo Day)

Monday 28th June

Monday 28th June 10:30 am Quiz 2:00 pm Befriending Service 2:00 pm Trip Out

Tuesday 29th June

Tuesday 29th June   10.30 am POETRY CLUB   10.30 am INDIVIDUAL

Wednesday 30th June

WEDNESDAY 30th JUNE 10.30 am EXERCISE CLASS/QUIZ 2.30 pm BINGO AFTERNOON

Wednesday 1st June

Wednesday 1st June   11 am Residents Meeting 2:30 pm Bingo

Thursday 2nd June

Thursday 2nd June   10:30 am Quiz 2:30 pm Gardening Club

Friday 3rd June

Friday 3rd June   11 am Java Jive live Entertainment 3 pm Jubilee Tea Pa

Saturday 4th June

Saturday 4th June   10:30 am Exercise Class 2:30 pm Bingo Session

Sunday 5th June

Sunday 5th June   10:30 am Baking Session 2pm Church Service in the Summ

Monday 6th June

Monday 6th June   10:30 am Quiz 10:30 am Individual work

Tuesday 7th June

Tuesday 78th June   10:30 am Exercise Class 2:30 pm Taste it Tuesday Tha

Wednesday 8th June

Wednesday 8th June   10:30 am Gardening Club 2:30 pm Bingo Afternoon&

Thursday 9th June

Thursday 9th June   10:30 am Individual Work 2:30 pm Afternoon Movie

Friday 10th June

Friday 10th June   11 am Jasmine Music Entertainment 2:30 pm Fizzy Frida

Saturday 11th June

Saturday 11th June   10:40 am Individual Work 2:30 pm Afternoon Movie /

Sunday 12th June

Sunday 12th June   10:30 am Baking Session 2:30 pm Bingo Afternoon

Monday 13th June

Monday 13th June   10:30 am Quiz 10:30 am Individual Work <

Tuesday 14th June

Tuesday 14th June   10:30 am Create Your Own Smoothie 2:30 pm Taste it T

Wednesday 15th June

Wednesday 15th June   10:30 am Gardening Club 2:30 pm Bingo afternoon<

Thursday 16th June

Thursday 16th June   10:30 am Individual Work 2:30 pm Movie Afternoon<

Friday 17th June

Friday 17th June   10:30 am Quiz 2:30 pm Fizzy Friday

Saturday 18th June

Saturday 18th June   10:40 am Garden Games 2:30 pm Bingo Session

Sunday 19th June

Sunday 19th June   10:30 am Puzzles / Board Games 2:30 pm Movie Afternoo

Monday 20th June

Monday 20th June   10:30 am Quiz 10:30 am Manicures

Tuesday 21st June

Tuesday 21st June   10 am Trip Out 2:30 pm Taste it Tuesday Argentinian

Wednesday 22nd June

Wednesday 22nd June   10 am Trip Out 2:£0 pm Bingo Afternoon&l

Thursday 23rd June

Thursday 23rd June   10:30 am Garden Games 2:30 pm Gardening Club

Friday 24th June

Friday 24th June   10:30 am Quiz 2:30 pm Fizzy Friday

Saturday 25th June

Saturday 25th June   10:40 am Individual Work 2:30 pm Movie Afternoon<

Sunday 26th June

Sunday 26th June   10:30 am Baking Session 2:30 pm Bingo Afternoon

Monday 27th June

Monday 27th June   10:30 am Quiz 10:30 am Manicures

Tuesday 28th June

Tuesday 28th June   10 am Trip Out 2:30 pm Taste it Tuesday Belgian Food

Wednesday 29th June

Wednesday 29th June   11 am Residents Meeting 2:30 pm Bingo

Thursday 30th June

Thursday 30th June   10:30 am Exercise Class 2:30 pm Gardening Club

THURSDAY 1st JUNE

THURSDAY 1st JUNE 10:30am POETRY CLUB IN THE SUMMER HOUSE 10:30am CREATE YOUR OWN SMOOTHIE/MILKSHAKE&

FRIDAY 2nd JUNE

FRIDAY 2nd JUNE 10.30 am QUIZ IN THE SUMMER HOUSE          

SATURDAY 3rd JUNE

SATURDAY 3rd JUNE 10:30am ARTS AND CRAFTS 2:30pm ANAGRAMS/SCRABBLE/PAINTING &

SUNDAY 4th JUNE

SUNDAY 4th JUNE 10:30am BAKING SESSION 2:30pm BINGO SESSION

MONDAY 5th JUNE

MONDAY 5th JUNE NATIONAL CARERS WEEK 10.30 am QUIZ IN THE SUMMER HOUSE 10:30am MA

TUESDAY 6th MAY

TUESDAY 6th MAY 10.30am EXERCISE CLASS 10:30am BAKING - KW 2.30 pm ‘TAS

WEDNESDAY 7th JUNE

WEDNESDAY 7th JUNE 10am MINIBUS TRIP &

THURSDAY 8th JUNE

THURSDAY 8th JUNE 10:30am CARD GAMES/CALL TO MIND/PUZZLES 2:30pm BAKING SESSION 

FRIDAY 9th JUNE

FRIDAY 9th JUNE 10.30 am QUIZ IN THE SUMMER HOUSE 2.30 pm ‘FIZZY FRIDAY’

SATURDAY 10th JUNE

SATURDAY 10th JUNE 10:30am ARTS AND CRAFTS 2:30pm ANAGRAMS/SCRABBLE/PUZZLES

SUNDAY 11th JUNE

SUNDAY 11th JUNE 10:30am CHAIR YOGA 2:30pm BINGO SESSION

MONDAY 12th JUNE

MONDAY 12th JUNE 10.30 am QUIZ IN THE SUMMER HOUSE 10:30am CREATE YOUR OWN SMOOTHIE

TUESDAY 13th JUNE

TUESDAY 13th JUNE 10.30am CHAIR YOGA  2.30 pm ‘TASTE IT TUESDAY’ AMERICA

Wednesday 14th JUNE

WEDNESDAY 14th JUNE 10:30am CREATE YOUR OWN PIZZA 2pm MINIBUS TRIP OUT  

THURSDAY 15th JUNE

THURSDAY 15th JUNE 10:30am EXERCISE CLASS 2:30pm BINGO SESSION  

FRIDAY 16th JUNE

FRIDAY 16th JUNE 10.30 am QUIZ IN THE SUMMER HOUSE 2.30 pm ‘FIZZY FRIDAY’

SATURDAY 17th JUNE

SATURDAY 17th JUNE 10:30am ARTS AND CRAFTS 2:30pm ANAGRAMS/SCRABBLE/PUZZLES &

SUNDAY 18th JUNE

SUNDAY 18th JUNE FATHERS DAY 10:30am BAKING SESSION 2:30pm BINGO SESSION

MONDAY 19th JUNE

MONDAY 19th JUNE  10.30 am QUIZ IN THE SUMMER HOUSE 10:30am MANICURES 2p

TUESDAY 20th JUNE

TUESDAY 20th JUNE 10.30am EXERCISE CLASS 10:30am ARTS AND CRAFTS 2.30 pm &lsq

WEDNESDAY 21st JUNE

WEDNESDAY 21st JUNE 11am STELLA MUSIC FOR HEALTH 2pm MINIBUS TRIP OUT 2:30pm BING

THURSDAY 22nd JUNE

THURSDAY 22nd JUNE 10:30am CREATE YOUR OWN SMOOTHIE 2:30pm CHAIR YOGA 2:30pm PAIN

FRIDAY 23rd JUNE

FRIDAY 23rd JUNE 10.30 am MOVIE MORNING 12.30 pm RESIDENTS AND STAFF SUMMER PARTY   

SATURDAY 24th JUNE

SATURDAY 24th JUNE 10:30am BAKING SESSION 2:30pm ANAGRAMS/SCRABBLE/PUZZLES

SUNDAY 25th JUNE

SUNDAY 25th JUNE 10:30am HOLY COMMUNION AT WINGHAM CHURCH 2:30pm BINGO SESSION

Tuesday 27th June

TUESDAY 27th JUNE 10.30am BAKING SESSION 10:30am CHAIR YOGA - KW  2.30 p

Wednesday 28th June

WEDNESDAY 28th JUNE 11am RESIDENTS MEETING 10:30am BOARD GAMES/INDIVIDUAL WORK/TOVERTAFEL

Thursday 29th June

THURSDAY 29th JUNE 10:30am FLOWER ARRANGING 10:30am BEFRIENDING SERVICE 2:30pm EX

Friday 30th June

FRIDAY 30th JUNE 10.30 am QUIZ IN THE SUMMER HOUSE 10:30am MANICURES 2:30pm &

SATURDAY 1st JUNE

SATURDAY 1st JUNE 10:30am ‘GUESS THE EXOTIC FRUIT’ TASTE TEST 2:30pm INDOOR OR GA

SUNDAY 2nd JUNE

SUNDAY 2nd JUNE 10:30am BAKING SESSION 2.30pm BINGO SESSION

MONDAY 3rd JUNE

MONDAY 3rd JUNE 9am HAIRDRESSER - KW 10.30am QUIZ IN THE SUMMER HOUSE 10:30am MAN

TUESDAY 4th JUNE

TUESDAY 4th JUNE 9am HAIRDRESSER – MAIN HOUSE 10:30am GARDENING CLUB 10

WEDNESDAY 5th JUNE

WEDNESDAY 5th JUNE 9am HAIRDRESSER – MAIN HOUSE 10:30am MAKE YOUR OWN SALT DOUGH ART

THURSDAY 6th JUNE

THURSDAY 6th JUNE D-DAY  11am STELLA MUSIC FOR HEALTH 3pm GLENDA&rsq

FRIDAY 7th JUNE

FRIDAY 7th JUNE 10:30am QUIZ IN THE SUMMER HOUSE 10:30am MANICURES AND HAND MASSAGES

SATURDAY 8th JUNE

SATURDAY 8th JUNE TROOPING THE COLOUR 10:30am CHAIR YOGA 3pm JAZZ BAND ENTERTAINM

SUNDAY 9th JUNE

SUNDAY 9th JUNE 10:30am BAKING SESSION 2.30pm BINGO SESSION

MONDAY 10th JUNE

MONDAY 10th JUNE NATIONAL CARERS WEEK 9am HAIRDRESSER - KW 10.30am QUIZ IN THE SU

TUESDAY 11th JUNE

TUESDAY 11th JUNE 9am HAIRDRESSER – MAIN HOUSE 11am RESIDENTS MEETING 2

WEDNESDAY 12th JUNE

WEDNESDAY 12th JUNE 9am HAIRDRESSER – MAIN HOUSE 10am MINIBUS TRIP OUT

THURSDAY 13th JUNE

THURSDAY 13th JUNE 10:30am GARDENING CLUB 10:30am BAKING SESSION 2:30pm GARDEN GA

FRIDAY 14th JUNE

FRIDAY 14th JUNE 10:30am QUIZ IN THE SUMMER HOUSE 10:30am MANICURES AND HAND MASSAGES

SATURDAY 15th JUNE

SATURDAY 15th JUNE TROOPING THE COLOUR – KING’S PARADE 10:30am WATCH THE KING&

SUNDAY 16th JUNE

SUNDAY 16th JUNE FATHER’S DAY 10:30am FATHER’S DAY ARTS AND CRAFTS <

MONDAY 17th JUNE

MONDAY 17th JUNE 9am HAIRDRESSER - KW 10.30am QUIZ IN THE SUMMER HOUSE 10:30am MA

TUESDAY 18th JUNE

TUESDAY 18th JUNE 9am HAIRDRESSER – MAIN HOUSE 10:30am GARDENING CLUB 1

WEDNESDAY 19th JUNE

WEDNESDAY 19th JUNE 9am HAIRDRESSER – MAIN HOUSE 10:30am BAKING SESSION

 THURSDAY 20th JUNE

 THURSDAY 20th JUNE 10am MINIBUS TRIP OUT 10:30am ARTS AND CRAFTS 3pm GL

FRIDAY 21st JUNE

FRIDAY 21st JUNE 10:30am QUIZ IN THE SUMMER HOUSE 10:30am MANICURES AND HAND MASSAGES

SATURDAY 22nd JUNE

SATURDAY 22nd JUNE 10:30am CREATE YOUR OWN PIZZA 2:30pm INDOOR OR GARDEN GAMES

SUNDAY 23rd JUNE

SUNDAY 23rd JUNE 10:30am GROUP EXERCISE CLASS 2:30pm BINGO SESSION

MONDAY 24th JUNE

MONDAY 24th JUNE 9am HAIRDRESSER - KW 10.30am QUIZ IN THE SUMMER HOUSE 10:30am MA

TUESDAY 25th JUNE

TUESDAY 25th JUNE 9am HAIRDRESSER – MAIN HOUSE 10:30am GARDENING CLUB 1

WEDNESDAY 26th JUNE

WEDNESDAY 26th JUNE 9am HAIRDRESSER – MAIN HOUSE 10am MINIBUS TRIP OUT

 THURSDAY 27th JUNE

 THURSDAY 27th JUNE 10:30am POETRY CLUB IN THE SUMMER HOUSE 10:30am CLAY MODELLING

SATURDAY 29th JUNE

SATURDAY 29th JUNE 10:30am ‘GUESS THE EXOTIC FRUIT’ TASTE TEST 2:30pm MOVIE AFTER

SUNDAY 30th JUNE

SUNDAY 30th JUNE 10:30am ART CLUB 2:30pm BINGO SESSION

Baking and Painting

Baking and Painting at 10.00 am

Exercises and Quiz

Exercises and Quiz at 10.30am with Tony

Taste it Tuesday and Travel the World

Tasting Australian food and exploring facts about the country

Church Service

Church Service at 11.00 am

Film Afternoon

Film Afternoon at 2.30 pm

Games and Painting

3.30 pm Games and Painting at Main House

Entertainment

Tom Abraham entertaining us at 11.00 am

Tours with Tony

Trip out with Tony in the afternooon. Weather permitting.

Quiz

11.15 am - Quiz

Fizzy Friday

2.30 pm Fizzy Friday - tasting different variety of Fizzy drinks

Quiz

10.30 am Quiz

Baking and Painting

10.30 am Baking and Painting

Taste it Tuesday

Experiencing Swedish food and discuss information of Sweden

Arts and Crafts

10.30 am - Arts and Crafts

Tuck Shop

2.30 pm Tuck Shop

Film Afternoon

2.30 pm - Film Afternoon

Games and Painting

10.30 am - Games and Painting

Tony's Tours

Tour out on the mini bus in the afternoon. Weather permitting.

Quiz

10.30 am  Quiz

Fizzy Friday

2.30pm - Tasting different fizzy drinks

sing-a-long

3.00 pm - Sing a long Session

Quiz

10.30 am - Quiz

Games and Painting

Games and Painting - Individual Work

Exercise and Quiz

10.30 am Exercise and Quiz with Tony

Taste it Tuesday

Tasting Turkish food and discussing information about Turkey

Board Games

3.30 pm Board Games

Arts and Crafts

10.30 am Arts and Crafts

Tuck Shop

2.30 pm Tuck Shop

Film Afternoon

2.30 pm Film Afternoon

Manicure

3.30 pm Manicure Sessions

Entertainment

11.00 am Jon Beetham entertaining us

Tony's Tours

2.30 pm Tour on mini bus with Tony. Weather Permitting.

Exercises with Tony

10.30 am Exercises with Tony

Fizzy Friday

2.30 pm Having a Tea Party for Fizzy Friday

Games and Painting

10.30 am Games and Painting - Individual Work

Quiz

10.30 am Quiz

Entertainment

11.00 am Geoff Stephens entertaining us

Taste it Tuesday

Tasting Polish food and discussing information about Polnad

Arts and Crafts

10.30 am Arts and Crafts

Board Games

3.30 pm Board Games

Games and Painting

10.30am Games and Painting

Tony's Tours

Tour on mini bus with Tony in the afternoon. Weather Permitting.

Exercise with Tony

10.30 - Exercise with Tony

Bingo

2.30 pm - Bingo

Entertainment

11.00 am Kelly the entertainer to sing for residents

Fizzy Friday

2.30 pm Fizzy Friday Tea Party

Quiz

10.30 am Quiz

Bingo

2.30 pm Bingo at Main House

Baking

10.30 am Baking

Taste it Tuesday

Experiencing Chinese food and discussing information about China

Residents Meeting

11.00 Residents' Meeting held by Tony

Film Afternoon

Film Afternoon at King William  

Arts and Crafts

10.30 am Arts and  Crafts

Tony's Tours

Trip out with Tony in the afternoon. Weather Permitting.

Church Service

The Holy Communion service will be held monthly 11.00 a.m. for any resident to attend. For Catholic residents, a priest visits the care home and pr

Garden Club

There are many studies on the benefits of gardening both for the mind and the body. Simply being outdoors and connecting with nature can have a cla

Music Entertainment

Jasmine sings the classics from the Rat Pack, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Nat King Cole et al. Swing along with the best hits includin

Music Entertainment

“Thomas Abrahams is a gypsy jazz guitarist inspired by the great maestro Django Reinhardt of Paris in the 30s and 40s. His performance includ

War Memorial Hall Afternoon Club

War Memorial afternoon club starts at 2pm

Music Entertainment

Music with Jon Beetham

Bingo at the War Memorial Hall

Do you fancy a chat, cup of tea and a friendly game of BINGO? Come along to the Lounge, every third Thursday in the month at 2pm.

Music Entertainment

Classic 40's, 50's, 60's, Country, Irish and Easy Listening In a career spanning two decades Geoff Stephens with his smooth velvet voice an

Chair Yoga

Chair Yoga with Jess involves gentle movement, yoga postures and breathing whilst seated in a chair. The seated postures help to improve mobility,

Chair Yoga

Chair Yoga with Jess involves gentle movement, yoga postures and breathing whilst seated in a chair. The seated postures help to improve mobility,

Music Entertainment

Chris Field with old time classics

Residents Meeting

Monthly residents meeting

Tea Party

Residents Tea Party, including certificates for resident’s Bingo, Scrabble, Quiz winners and Exercise, art/painting.

V.E. Day 75th Anniversary Celebrations

V.E. Day 75th Anniversary Music Entertainment in the garden.   We will be having some music

Blog Week 6

This week has seen the weather yet again being kind to us and everyone being able to enjoy activities in the garden. For those residents who

Blog Week 7

WEEK 7 BLOG   After the commemorative V.E. Day Celebrations this week has been a much quiete

Blog Week 8

WEEK 8 BLOG Another lovely sunny and warm week. Wednesday was especially hot. For those residents who enjoy the outdoors

Taste It Tuesday

This week sees our taste buds travelling to Indonesia. Followed by the travel the world quiz and facts about Indonesia<

Residents Meeting

Our monthly residents meeting will take place in the main house dining room at 11 am

Monday 3rd May

3rd May 2.00 pm Befriending Service

Tuesday 4th May

4th May 2.30 pm ‘Taste it Tuesday’ Canadian Food, 3.00 pm ‘Travel the w

Wednesday 5th May

5th May 11.00 am Church Service  2.30 pm ‘Tuck Shop’ 

Thursday 6th May

6th May 10.30 am Garden Club  10.30 am Sensory Game ‘Guess the taste’&am

Saturday 8th May

8th May VE Day Anniversary, Tea Party and 40’s-50’s Music/Sing Along Session 

Monday 10th may

10th May 2.00 pm Befriending Service 2.00 pm Trip out 

Tuesday 11th May

11th May 10:30 Exercise Class 10:30 Manicures 2.30 pm ‘Taste it Tuesday

Wednesday 12th May

12th May 10.30 am Poetry Club  10:30 Baking Session / Card Games 2:30 Bi

Thursday May 13th

13th May  10.30 am Garden Club  10:30 am Individual Work 2.30 p

Friday 14th May

Friday 14th May 10:30 am Quiz 10:30 am Individual Work 2:30 pm Fizzy Friday

Saturday 15th May

Saturday 15th May 10:30 am Baking Session / Call to Mind Game 2:30 pm Chair Yoga / Quiz &l

Sunday 16th May

Sunday 16th May 10:30 am Arts and Crafts / Painting 2:30 pm Bingo Afternoon &

Monday 17th May

17th May 2.00 pm Befriending Service 2.00 pm Trip out

Tuesday 18th May

18th May 2.30 pm ‘Taste it Tuesday’ Vietnamese Food, 3.00 pm ‘Travel th

Thursday May 20th

20th May 10.30 am INDIVIDUAL WORK  10.40 am GARDEN CLUB   

Friday 21st May

21st May 10.00 am TRIP OUT  10.30 am QUIZ 2.30 pm ‘FIZZY FRIDA

Saturday 22nd May

Saturday 22nd May 10.40 am CHAIR YOGA/QUIZ 2.30 pm ’CALL TO MIND’ GAME/BOARD GAME

Sunday 23rd May

Sunday 23rd May 10.30 am BAKING SESSION/PAINTING  2.30 pm BINGO AFTERNOON

Monday 24th May

24th May 10.30 am QUIZ 10.40 am INDIVIDUAL WORK/TOVERTAFEL 2.00 pm TELEPHONE BEFR

Tuesday 25th May

25th May 2.30 pm ‘Taste it Tuesday’ Indonesian Food, 10.40 am EXERCISE CLASS/GUES

Wednesday 26th May

26th May 10.30 am CREATE YOUR OWN SMOOTHIE  2.30 pm BINGO AFTERNOON 2.30

Thursday 27th May

27th May 11.00 am RESIDENTS MEETING 2.00 pm TRIP OUT   2.30 pm BOARD/CAR

Friday 28th May

28th May 10.00 am TRIP OUT  10.30 am QUIZ 2.30 pm ‘FIZZY FRIDA

Saturday 29th May

NATIONAL BISCUITS DAY  10.40 am CHAIR YOGA/QUIZ 2.30 pm BAKING SESSION/ ‘CALL TO M

Sunday 30th May

10.30 am ARTS AND CRAFTS/PAINTING    2.30 pm BINGO AFTERNOON

Sunday 1st May

Sunday 1st May   10:30 am Painting session / Arts & Crafts 2:30

Monday 2nd May

Monday 2nd May   10:30 am Quiz 10:30 am Individual Work

Tuesday 3rd May

Tuesday 3rd May   10:00 am Trip Out 10:30 am Individual Work

Wednesday 4th May

Wednesday 4th May   11:00 am Stella Music for Health 2:30 pm Bingo&n

Thursday 5th May

Thursday 5th May   10:30 am Exercise Class 10:30 am Manicures

Friday 6th May

Friday 6th May   10:30 am Quiz 10:30 am Individual work

Saturday 7th May

Saturday 7th May   10:30 am Create Your Own Smoothie/Milkshake 2:30 pm B

Sunday 8th May

Sunday 8th May   V.E. Day   10:30 am Decora

Wednesday 11th May

Wednesday 11th May   10:30 am Baking Session 2:30 pm Bingo &l

Thursday 12th May

Thursday 12th May   10:30 am Chair Yoga 10:30 am Manicures &l

Friday 13th May

Friday 13th May   10:30 am Individual Work 10:30 am Quiz

Saturday 14th May

Saturday 14th May   10:30 am Individual Work 2:£0 pm Movie Aft

Sunday 15th May

Sunday 15th May   10:30 am Bingo Session 2:00 pm Church Service in the S

Monday 16th May

MONDAY 16th MAY 10.30 am QUIZ 10:30am INDIVIDUAL WORK 2.00pm BEFRIENDING SERVICE&

Tuesday 17th May

TUESDAY 17th MAY 10am TRIP OUT 10.30 am INDIVIDUAL WORK 2.30 pm ‘TASTE

Wednesday 18th May

WEDNESDAY 18th MAY 10.30am ARTS AND CRAFTS 2.30pm BINGO SESSION

Thursday 19th May

THURSDAY 19th MAY 10.30 am CHAIR YOGA 2.30pm GARDENING CLUB

Friday 20th May

FRIDAY 20th MAY 10.30 am QUIZ 10.30 am INDIVIDUAL WORK/MANICURES 2.30 pm &lsq

Saturday 21st May

SATURDAY 21st MAY 10.30 am BAKING SESSION 2.30 pm GARDEN GAMES

Sunday 22nd May

SUNDAY 22nd MAY 10.30 am BINGO SESSION 2.00 pm CHURCH SERVICE IN THE SUMMER HOUSE

Monday 23rd May

Monday 23rd May   10:30 am Quiz 10:30 am Individual Work

Tuesday 24th May

Tuesday 24th May   10 am Arts and Crafts 2:30 pm Taste it Tuesday French

Wednesday 25th May

Wednesday 25th May   10:30 am Baking Session - Making Pizzas 3:00 pm Hol

Thursday 26th May

Thursday 26th May   10:30 am Gardening Club 2:30 pm Bingo Session

Friday 27th May

Friday 27th May   10:30 am Quiz 10:30 am Individual Work / Manicures

Saturday 28th May

Saturday 28th May   10:30 am Individual Work / Puzzles 2:30 pm Movie Aft

Sunday 29th May

Sunday 29th May   10:30 am Individual Work  

Monday 30th May

Monday 30th May   10:30 am Quiz 10:30 am Individual Work

Tuesday 31st May

Tuesday 31st May   10 am Trip Out 2:30 pm Taste it Tuesday German Food&l

Monday 1sy May

MONDAY 1st MAY 10.30 am QUIZ IN THE SUMMER HOUSE 10:30am MANICURES 2pm MINIBUS TR

Tuesday 2nd May

TUESDAY 2nd MAY 10.30am BAKING SESSION 10.30 am CHAIR YOGA - KW 2.30 pm &lsqu

Wednesday 3rd May

WEDNESDAY 3rd MAY 10.30am ARTS AND CRAFTS 10:30am SCRABBLE/ANAGRAMS  2:3

Thursday 4th May

THURSDAY 4th MAY 10.30am POETRY CLUB IN THE SUMMER HOUSE 10:30am MANICURES 2.30pm

Friday 5th May

FRIDAY 5th MAY  10.30 am QUIZ IN THE SUMMER HOUSE 10.30 am INDIVIDUAL WORK/MANICURES

Saturday 6th May

SATURDAY 6th MAY CORONATION OF KING CHARLES III 11am WATCH THE CORONATION OF KING CHARLES III

Sunday 7th May

SUNDAY 7th MAY 11am JAVA JIVE MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT  3pm CORONATION TEA PARTY

MONDAY 8th MAY

MONDAY 8th MAY VE DAY ANNIVERSARY 10.30 am VE DAY QUIZ IN THE SUMMER HOUSE 10:30a

TUESDAY 9th MAY

TUESDAY 9th MAY 10.30am BAKING SESSION 10.30 am CHAIR YOGA - KW 2.30 pm &lsqu

WEDNESDAY 10th MAY

WEDNESDAY 10th MAY 11am STELLA MUSIC FOR HEALTH 2:30pm BINGO SESSION

THURSDAY 11th MAY

THURSDAY 11th MAY 10.30am CREATE YOUR OWN SMOOTHIE 2.30pm EXERCISE CLASS 2.30pm P

FRIDAY 12th MAY

FRIDAY 12th MAY 10.30 am QUIZ IN THE SUMMER HOUSE          

SATURDAY 13th MAY

SATURDAY 13th MAY 10:30am FLOWER ARRANGING 2:30pm SCRABBLE/ANAGRAMS/PUZZLES

SUNDAY 14th MAY

SUNDAY 14th MAY 10:30am BAKING SESSION 2:30pm BINGO SESSION

MONDAY 15th MAY

MONDAY 15th MAY DEMENTIA ACTION WEEK 10.30 am QUIZ IN THE SUMMER HOUSE 10:30am MA

TUESDAY 16th MAY

TUESDAY 16th MAY 10.30am CHAIR YOGA 10.30 am ART CLUB IN THE SUMMER HOUSE 2.30 pm

WEDNESDAY 17th MAY

WEDNESDAY 17th MAY 10:30am BAKING SESSION 10:30am ‘CALL TO MIND’/BOARD GAMES - KW

THURSDAY 18th MAY

THURSDAY 18th MAY 10.30am CREATE YOUR OWN PIZZA 10:30am EXERCISE CLASS - KW 2pm M

FRIDAY 19th MAY

FRIDAY 19th MAY 10.30 am QUIZ IN THE SUMMER HOUSE          

SATURDAY 20th MAY

SATURDAY 20th MAY 10:30am MOVIE MORNING 2:30pm PUZZLES/BOARD GAMES/PAINTING

SUNDAY 21st MAY

SUNDAY 21st MAY 10:30am CHURCH SERVICE/HOLY COMMUNION AT LITTLEBOURNE CHURCH 2:30pm BINGO SESSION

Wednesday 24th May

WEDNESDAY 24th MAY 11am RESIDENTS MEETING 2pm GLENDA MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT &nbs

Thursday 25th May

THURSDAY 25th MAY 10am MINIBUS TRIP OUT 10:30am BEFRIENDING SERVICE 2.30pm BINGO

Friday 26th May

FRIDAY 26th MAY  10.30 am QUIZ IN THE SUMMER HOUSE 10.30 am INDIVIDUAL WORK

Saturday 27th May

SATURDAY 27th MAY 10:30am EXERCISE CLASS 2:30pm ANAGRAMS/SCRABBLE/PAINTING &n

Sunday 28th May

SUNDAY 28th MAY 10:30am BAKING SESSION 2:30pm BINGO SESSION  

MONDAY 29th MAY

MONDAY 29th MAY 10.30 am QUIZ IN THE SUMMER HOUSE 10:30am MANICURES 2pm MINIBUS T

TUESDAY 30th MAY

TUESDAY 30th MAY 10.30am EXERCISE CLASS 10:30am PAINTING SESSION 2.30 pm &lsq

WEDNESDAY 31st MAY

WEDNESDAY 31st MAY 10:30am FLOWER ARRANGING 10:30am CHAIR YOGA - KW 2:30pm BINGO

WEDNESDAY 1st MAY

WEDNESDAY 1st MAY 10:30am HAIRDRESSER – MAIN HOUSE 10:30am ONE TO ONE ACTIVITIES - PUZZLES/

THURSDAY 2nd MAY

THURSDAY 2nd MAY 11am STELLA MUSIC FOR HEALTH 2:30pm ANAGRAMS/SCRABBLE 2:30pm SPA

FRIDAY 3rd MAY

FRIDAY 3rd MAY 10:30am QUIZ IN THE SUMMER HOUSE 10:30am MANICURES 2:30pm &lsq

SATURDAY 4th MAY

SATURDAY 4th MAY 10.30am CHAIR YOGA 2:30pm BAKING SESSION 2:30pm MOVIE AFTERNOON&

SUNDAY 5th MAY

SUNDAY 5th MAY 10:30am FLOWER ARRANGING 2.30pm BINGO SESSION  

MONDAY 6th MAY

MONDAY 6th MAY 10.30am QUIZ IN THE SUMMER HOUSE 10:30am MANICURES AND HAND MASSAGES

TUESDAY 7th MAY

TUESDAY 7th MAY 9am HAIRDRESSER – MAIN HOUSE 10:30am CHAIR YOGA 10:30am

WEDNESDAY 8th MAY

WEDNESDAY 8th MAY 10:30am HAIRDRESSER – MAIN HOUSE 11am RESIDENTS MEETING

THURSDAY 9th MAY

THURSDAY 9th MAY 10:30am GARDENING CLUB 10:30am BAKING SESSION 2:30pm INDOOR FLOO

FRIDAY 10th MAY

FRIDAY 10th MAY 10:30am QUIZ IN THE SUMMER HOUSE 10:30am MANICURES AND HAND MASSAGES

SATURDAY 11th MAY

SATURDAY 11th MAY 10.30am GROUP EXERCISE CLASS 2:30pm ANAGRAMS/SCRABBLE/PUZZLES 2

SUNDAY 12th MAY

SUNDAY 12th MAY 10:30am CREATE YOUR OWN SMOOTHIE 2.30pm BINGO SESSION

MONDAY 13th MAY

MONDAY 13th MAY DEMENTIA ACTION WEEK HAIRDRESSER - KW 10.30am QUIZ IN THE SUMMER

TUESDAY 14th MAY

TUESDAY 14th MAY HAIRDRESSER – MAIN HOUSE 10am MINIBUS TRIP 10:30am ART

WEDNESDAY 15th MAY

WEDNESDAY 15th MAY HAIRDRESSER – MAIN HOUSE 10:30am GROUP EXERCISE CLASS

THURSDAY 16th MAY

THURSDAY 16th MAY 10:30am GARDENING CLUB 10:30am CLAY MODEL MAKING 3pm FRENCH CHE

FRIDAY 17th MAY

FRIDAY 17th MAY 10:30am QUIZ IN THE SUMMER HOUSE 10:30am MANICURES AND HAND MASSAGES

SATURDAY 18th MAY

SATURDAY 18th MAY 10.30am BAKING SESSION 10:30am ANAGRAMS/SCRABBLE 2:30pm GARDEN

SUNDAY 19th MAY

SUNDAY 19th MAY 10:30am ‘GUESS THE HERB’ SENSORY GAME 2.30pm BINGO SESSION

MONDAY 20th MAY

MONDAY 20th MAY HAIRDRESSER - KW 10.30am QUIZ IN THE SUMMER HOUSE 10:30am MANICUR

TUESDAY 21st MAY

TUESDAY 21st MAY HAIRDRESSER – MAIN HOUSE 10:30am CHAIR YOGA 10:30am ON

WEDNESDAY 22nd MAY

WEDNESDAY 22nd MAY HAIRDRESSER – MAIN HOUSE 10:30am ‘CALL TO MIND’ REMI

THURSDAY 23rd MAY

THURSDAY 23rd MAY 10:30am BAKING SESSION 10:30am FLOWER ARRANGING 2:30pm CREATE Y

FRIDAY 24th MAY

FRIDAY 24th MAY 10:30am QUIZ IN THE SUMMER HOUSE 10:30am MANICURES AND HAND MASSAGES

SATURDAY 25th MAY

SATURDAY 25th MAY 10:30am GARDENING CLUB 2:30pm ANAGRAMS/SCRABBLE/PUZZLES 2:30pm

SUNDAY 26th MAY

SUNDAY 26th MAY 10:30am ARTS AND CRAFTS 2.30pm BINGO SESSION

MONDAY 27th MAY

MONDAY 27th MAY SPRING BANK HOLIDAY 10.30am QUIZ IN THE SUMMER HOUSE 2:30pm CREAT

TUESDAY 28th MAY

TUESDAY 28th MAY HAIRDRESSER – KW & MAIN HOUSE 10am MINIBUS TRIP OUT <

WEDNESDAY 29th MAY

WEDNESDAY 29th MAY HAIRDRESSER – MAIN HOUSE 10:30am GARDENING CLUB 10:3

THURSDAY 30th MAY

THURSDAY 30th MAY 10:30am POETRY CLUB IN THE SUMMER HOUSE 10:30am ONE TO ONE – KNITTING

FRIDAY 31st MAY

FRIDAY 31st MAY 10:30am QUIZ IN THE SUMMER HOUSE 10:30am MANICURES AND HAND MASSAGES

April Week 1 Blog

April Week 1 Blog: This week everyone enjoyed the lovely spring sunshine, we celebrated a residents 101st birthday and on

Easter Week Blog

This week residents and staff sampled food from Germany on Taste it Tuesday - Sauerkraut, Bratwurst and lots more which everyone enjoyed. We

Blog Week 3

This week after the busy Easter weekend we had a calmer start to our activities enjoying some stencilling and painting. Tuesday we tasted foo

Blog Week 4

This week we toasted the Queen’s 94th birthday with a glass of Bucks Fizz and we all joined in the National Anthem which seemed esp

Blog Week 5

This week saw us all celebrating May Day on the 1st. Traditionally this heralded the start of spring and new life where Morris Dancers joined

THURSDAY 1st APRIL

10.30 am ARTS AND CRAFTS 10.30 am SCRABBLE/BOARD GAMES 2.30 pm FOOL’S DAY

FRIDAY 2nd APRIL

10.30 am QUIZ 10.30 am INDIVIDUAL WORK 2.30 pm ‘FIZZY FRIDAY’

SATURDAY 3rd APRIL

10.30 am BAKING SESSION 11.20 am CHURCH SERVICE 2.30 pm BINGO AFTERNOON

SUNDAY 4th APRIL

  10.30 am DECORATING EASTER CAKE/’CALL TO MIND’  2.30 pm PAINT

MONDAY 5th April

EASTER Monday   Drago Music Entertainment 3.00 pm 

TUESDAY 6th April

2.30 pm ‘Taste it Tuesday’ French Food   3.30 pm 60’s Music Ka

WEDNESDAY 7th April

11.00 am Church Service 

TUESDAY 13th April

2.30 pm ‘Taste it Tuesday’ Spanish Food

THURSDAY 15th April

2.30 pm Cheese and Wine Club, Polish Cheese and Wine

TUESDAY 20th April

2.30 pm ‘Taste it Tuesday’ Algerian Food 

WEDNESDAY 21st April

Queen Elizabeth II Birthday

THURSDAY 22nd April

10.30 am EARTH DAY Painting/Quiz

FRIDAY 23rd April

St. George’s Day 10.30 am Quiz/Painting    3.00 pm Rock and Roll Karaoke&

TUESDAY 27th April

2.30 pm ‘Taste it Tuesday’ American Food

THURSDAY 29th April

11.00 am Residents Meeting

FRIDAY 30th April

2.45 pm Certificates/Singing

Wednesday 4th April

WEDNESDAY 6th April 11am STELLA MUSIC FOR HEALTH 2.30 pm BINGO AFTERNOON

Thursday 7th April

THURSDAY 7th APRIL 10.30 am INDIVIDUAL WORK 3.00 pm MOVIE AFTERNOON/PUZZLES

Friday 8th April

FRIDAY 8th APRIL 10.30 am QUIZ 10.30 am INDIVIDUAL WORK 2.30 pm ‘FIZZY

Saturday 9th April

SATURDAY 9th APRIL 10.30 am INDIVIDUAL WORK 2.30 pm SCRABBLE/BOARD GAMES/PUZZLES

Sunday 10th April

SUNDAY 10th APRIL 10.30 am BINGO SESSION 2.00pm CHURCH SERVICE IN THE SUMMER HOUSE

Tuesday 12th April

TUESDAY 12th April 10:30am BEFRIENDING SERVICE 2.30 pm ‘TASTE IT TUESDAY’ INDIAN

Wednesday 13th April

WEDNESDAY 13th April 10.30am GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ 2.30 pm BINGO AFTERNOON

Thursday 14th April

THURSDAY 14th APRIL 10.30 am INDIVIDUAL WORK 3.00 pm MOVIE AFTERNOON/PUZZLES

Friday 15th April

FRIDAY 15th APRIL GOOD FRIDAY 10.30 am EASTER QUIZ 10.30 am INDIVIDUAL WORK

Saturday 16th April

SATURDAY 16th APRIL 10.30 am INDIVIDUAL WORK 2.30 pm SCRABBLE/BOARD GAMES/PUZZLES

Sunday 17th April

SUNDAY 17th APRIL EASTER DAY 10.30 DECORATING EASTER BONNETS 2.30pm BINGO SESSION

Monday 25th April

Monday 25th April 10:30 am General Quiz 10:30 am Manicures 2:00 pm Be

Tuesday 26th April

Tuesday 26th April   10 am Trip out 2:30 pm Taste it Tuesday Polish Food

Wednesday 27th April

Wednesday 27th April   11:00 am Residents Meeting 2:30 pm Afternoon Bing

Thursday 28th April

Thursday 28th April   10:30 am Baking Quiz 2:30 pm Exercise Class

Friday 29th April

Friday 29th April   10:30 am General Knowledge Quiz 2:30 pm Fizzy Friday

Saturday 30th April

Saturday 30th April   10:30 am Chair Yoga 2:30 pm Indoor / Outdoor games

SATURDAY 1st APRIL

SATURDAY 1st APRIL APRIL FOOLS DAY 10.30 am ARTS AND CRAFTS 2:30pm BOARD GAMES/SC

SUNDAY 2nd APRIL

SUNDAY 2nd APRIL 10:30am BAKING SESSION 2:30pm BINGO SESSION

MONDAY 3rd APRIL

MONDAY 3rd APRIL 10.30 am QUIZ IN THE SUMMER HOUSE 10.30 am INDIVIDUAL WORK 2.30p

TUESDAY 4th APRIL

TUESDAY 4th APRIL 10.30am FLOWER ARRANGING 10.30 am BAKING SESSION - KW 2.30 pm &

WEDNESDAY 5th APRIL

WEDNESDAY 5th APRIL 10.30 am PAINTING SESSION 2.30 pm BINGO AFTERNOON

THURSDAY 6th APRIL

THURSDAY 6th APRIL 10.30am EASTER EGG PAINTING 10:30am BEFRIENDING SERVICE 2:30pm

FRIDAY 7th APRIL

FRIDAY 7th APRIL GOOD FRIDAY 10.30am EASTER QUIZ IN THE SUMMER HOUSE 10.30 am IND

SATURDAY 8th APRIL

SATURDAY 8th APRIL 10.30am ARTS AND CRAFTS 2.30 pm BAKING SESSION – EASTER CUPCAKES

SUNDAY 9th APRIL

SUNDAY 9th APRIL EASTER SUNDAY 10.30 am CREATE YOUR OWN EASTER BONNET 2.30 pm BIN

MONDAY 10th APRIL

MONDAY 10th APRIL EASTER MONDAY 10.30 am EASTER QUIZ IN THE SUMMER HOUSE 10:30am

TUESDAY 11th APRIL

TUESDAY 11th APRIL 10.30am CREATE YOUR OWN SMOOTHIE/MILKSHAKE 10:30am BAKING SESSION - KW

WEDNESDAY 12th APRIL

WEDNESDAY 12th APRIL 11am STELLA MUSIC FOR HEALTH 2.30 pm BINGO AFTERNOON

THURSDAY 13th APRIL

THURSDAY 13th APRIL 10.30am FLOWER ARRANGING 2:30pm ANAGRAMS/SCRABBLE/PUZZLE AFTERNOON

FRIDAY 14th APRIL

FRIDAY 14th APRIL 10am MINIBUS TRIP OUT 10.30 am INDIVIDUAL WORK 2.30 pm &lsq

SATURDAY 15th APRIL

SATURDAY 15th APRIL 10.30am BAKING SESSION 2.30 pm BINGO SESSION

SUNDAY 16th APRIL

SUNDAY 16th APRIL 10.30 am INDIVIDUAL WORK 2.30pm MOVIE AFTERNOON

Monday 17th April

Monday 17th April 10:30 am Quiz in the Summer House 10:30 am Manicures 2:30pm Ana

Tuesday 18th April

Tuesday 18th April 10:30 am Exercise Class 2:30 pm Taste it Tuesday Thai Food 3:0

Wednesday 19th April

Wednesday 19th April 10:30 am Painting Session 10:30 am Baking Session 2:30 pm Bi

Thursday 20th April

Thursday 20th April 10 am Minibus Trip Out 10:30 am Movie Morning 3pm Cheese and

Friday 21st April

Friday 21st April 10:30 am Quiz in the Summer House 10:30 am Individual Work 2:30

Saturday 22nd April

Saturday 22nd April 10:30 am Arts and Crafts 2:30 pm Bingo Session  

Sunday 23rd April

Sunday 23rd April St Georges Day 10:30 am Baking Session 11am Service/Holy Commun

MONDAY 24th APRIL

MONDAY 24th APRIL 10.30 am QUIZ IN THE SUMMER HOUSE 10:30am MANICURES 2pm MINIBUS

TUESDAY 25th APRIL

TUESDAY 25th APRIL 10.30am CHAIR YOGA 10:30am FLOWER ARRANGING 2.30 pm &lsquo

WEDNESDAY 26th APRIL

WEDNESDAY 26th APRIL 11am RESIDENTS MEETING 2.30 pm BINGO AFTERNOON

THURSDAY 27th APRIL

THURSDAY 27th APRIL 10.30am PAINTING SESSION 10:30am CHAIR YOGA - KW 2:30pm CREAT

FRIDAY 28th APRIL

FRIDAY 28th APRIL 10.30am QUIZ IN THE SUMMER HOUSE 10.30 am INDIVIDUAL WORK 2.30

SATURDAY 29th APRIL

SATURDAY 29th APRIL 10.30am ARTS AND CRAFTS 2.30 pm SCRABBLE/BOARD GAMES

SUNDAY 30th APRIL

SUNDAY 30th APRIL 10.30am BAKING SESSION 2:30pm BINGO SESSION

MONDAY 1st APRIL

MONDAY 1st APRIL EASTER MONDAY/APRIL FOOL’S DAY 10.30am EASTER QUIZ IN THE SUMMER HOUSE

TUESDAY 2nd APRIL

TUESDAY 2nd APRIL 9am HAIRDRESSER – KW 10:30am CREATE YOUR OWN PIZZA 2:

WEDNESDAY 3rd APRIL

WEDNESDAY 3rd APRIL 9am HAIRDRESSER – MAIN HOUSE 11am RESIDENTS MEETING

THURSDAY 4th APRIL

THURSDAY 4th APRIL 11am STELLA MUSIC FOR HEALTH 2pm MINIBUS TRIP 2:30pm MOVIE AFT

FRIDAY 5th APRIL

FRIDAY 5th APRIL 10:30am QUIZ IN THE SUMMER HOUSE 10:30am MANICURES AND HAND MASSAGES

SATURDAY 6th APRIL

SATURDAY 6th APRIL 10.30am BAKING SESSION  2:30pm INDOOR FLOOR GAMES 2:3

SUNDAY 7th APRIL

SUNDAY 7th APRIL 10:30am FLOWER ARRANGING 2.30pm BINGO SESSION

MONDAY 8th APRIL

MONDAY 8th APRIL 9am HAIRDRESSER - KW 10.30am QUIZ IN THE SUMMER HOUSE 10:30am MA

TUESDAY 9th APRIL

TUESDAY 9th APRIL 9am HAIRDRESSER – MAIN HOUSE 10:30am ARTS AND CRAFTS

WEDNESDAY 10th APRIL

WEDNESDAY 10th APRIL 10:30am BAKING SESSION 2:30pm BINGO AFTERNOON 2:30pm &ls

THURSDAY 11th APRIL

THURSDAY 11th APRIL 10:30am CLAY MODELLING 2:30pm GROUP EXERCISES/INDOOR FLOOR GAMES

FRIDAY 12th APRIL

FRIDAY 12th APRIL 10:30am QUIZ IN THE SUMMER HOUSE 10:30am MANICURES AND HAND MASSAGES <

SATURDAY 13th APRIL

SATURDAY 13th APRIL 10.30am ‘GUESS THE EXOTIC FRUIT’ TASTE TEST  2:30pm

SUNDAY 14th APRIL

SUNDAY 14th APRIL 10:30am CREATE YOUR OWN SMOOTHIE/MILKSHAKE 2.30pm BINGO SESSION

MONDAY 15th APRIL

MONDAY 15th APRIL 9am HAIRDRESSER - KW 10.30am QUIZ IN THE SUMMER HOUSE 10:30am M

TUESDAY 16th APRIL

TUESDAY 16th APRIL 9am HAIRDRESSER – MAIN HOUSE 10:30am PAINT YOUR OWN BIRD FEEDER

WEDNESDAY 17th APRIL

WEDNESDAY 17th APRIL 10:30am HAIRDRESSER – MAIN HOUSE 10:30am BAKING SESSION <

THURSDAY 18th APRIL

THURSDAY 18th APRIL 10:30am ART CLUB 3pm CHEESE AND WINE AFTERNOON

FRIDAY 19th APRIL

FRIDAY 19th APRIL 10:30am QUIZ IN THE SUMMER HOUSE 2:30pm ‘FIZZY FRIDAY’

SATURDAY 20th APRIL

SATURDAY 20th APRIL 10.30am CHAIR YOGA 2:30pm ANAGRAMS/SCRABBLE/BOARD GAMES 2:30p

SUNDAY 21st APRIL

SUNDAY 21st APRIL 10:30am BISCUIT DECORATING 2.30pm BINGO SESSION

MONDAY 22nd APRIL

MONDAY 22nd APRIL 9am HAIRDRESSER - KW 10.30am QUIZ IN THE SUMMER HOUSE 10:30am M

TUESDAY 23rd APRIL

TUESDAY 23rd APRIL ST GEORGE’S DAY 9am HAIRDRESSER – MAIN HOUSE

WEDNESDAY 24th APRIL

WEDNESDAY 24th APRIL 10:30am HAIRDRESSER – MAIN HOUSE 10:30am GARDENING CLUB <

THURSDAY 25th APRIL

THURSDAY 25th APRIL 10:30am POETRY CLUB 10:30am PAINTING SESSION 3pm LAURA MUSIC

FRIDAY 26th APRIL

FRIDAY 26th APRIL 10:30am QUIZ IN THE SUMMER HOUSE 10:30am MANICURES 2:30pm &

SATURDAY 27th APRIL

SATURDAY 27th APRIL 10.30am CREATE YOUR OWN PIZZA 2:30pm ANAGRAMS/SCRABBLE/BOARD GAMES <

SUNDAY 28th APRIL

SUNDAY 28th APRIL 10:30am ARTS AND CRAFTS 2.30pm BINGO SESSION

MONDAY 29th APRIL

MONDAY 29th APRIL 9am HAIRDRESSER - KW 10.30am QUIZ IN THE SUMMER HOUSE 10:30am M

TUESDAY 30th APRIL

TUESDAY 30th APRIL 9am HAIRDRESSER – MAIN HOUSE 10:30am GARDENING CLUB

Entertainment

Tom Abraham is entertaining us again at 11.00 am

Bingo

Bingo afternoon in the Main House

Keep Fit

Excercise session with Tony at 10.30am

Fizzy Friday

We will be having a Tea Party for this weeks Fizzy Friday

st Davids Day

St Davids Day : Arts and Crafts, Baking and a Quiz. 

Music Entertainment

Music Entertainment with Glenda from 2:30pm

Music Entertainment

Music Entertainment with Tom Abrahams from 11:00 am Thomas Abrahams is a gypsy jazz guitarist inspired by the great maestro Django Reinhard

Music Entertainment

Music Entertainment with Jon Beetham from 11:00 am

Red Nose Day

Red Nose Day: Afternoon Tea Party, cakes

st Patricks Day

St Patricks Day, Arts and Crafts, Baking and a Quiz, followed by a special supper for the residents

Music Entertainment

Music Entertainment with Geoff Stephens from 2:30pm  to celebrate St Patricks Day Geoff Stephens Classic 40's, 50's, 60's, Cou

Music Entertainment

Music Entertainment with Chris Field from 11:00 am Chris Field has been a professional singer entertainer since 2005. Chris started

Tea Party

Tea Party for the residents, including certificates for Bingo and Quiz winners.

Garden Club

March GARDEN CLUB 10.30 am There are many studies on the benefits of gardening both for the mind and the body. Simply being outdoors and co

Chair Yoga

CHAIR YOGA WITH JESSICA Chair yoga is a modification of ‘traditional’ yoga, featuring poses that are adapted so that they can b

Mothering Sunday

Mothering Sunday, Music entertainment from 10:30

Music Entertainment

Music Entertainment with Jasmine from 10:30 am to celebrate Mothering Sunday Jasmine first came to prominence as a vibrant cocktail pianist

March Blog

With Littlebourne House not being open to visitors at this unprecedented time, our activities team are encouraging residents to take part in more i

Karaoke

8th March 10.30 am International Women’s Day-Quiz/Painting 2.00 pm Telephone

Taste It Tuesday

9th March 2.30 pm ‘Taste it Tuesday’ Polish Food (Tuesday)

Mothers Day

14th March 3.00 pm Mothering Sunday/Tea Party/Drago Music Entertainment 

Telephone Befriending Service

15th March 2.00 pm Telephone Befriending Service (Monday)

Taste It Tuesday

16th March 2.30 pm ‘Taste it Tuesday’ Irish Food (Tuesday)

St Patrick's Day

17th March 10.30 am St. Patrick’s Day-Quiz/Painting (Wednesday)  

Red Nose Day / Fizzy Friday

19th March 3.00 pm Red Nose Day-Tea Party/80’s Music Karaoke

Beginning of Spring

20th March Spring Begins (Saturday) 2.30 pm Virtual Choir 

Poetry Reading

21st March 2.30 pm Poetry Day/Reading Poems (Sunday) 

Telephone Befriending Service

22nd March 2.00 pm Telephone Befriending Service (Monday)

Taste It Tuesday

23rd March 2.30 pm ‘Taste it Tuesday’ Japanese Food (Tuesday)

Virtual Choir

27th March 2.30 pm Virtual Choir 

Telephone Befriending Service

29th March 2.00 pm Telephone Befriending Service (Monday)

Residents Meeting

30th March 11.00 am Residents meeting (Tuesday)

Wednesday 2nd March

Wednesday 2nd March   10:30 am Exercise Class 2:30 pm Bingo Afternoon<

Thursday 3rd March

Thursday 3rd March   10:30 am Baking Session 2:30 pm Indoor Games

Friday 4th March

Friday 4th March   10:30 am Quiz 10:30 am Individual Work <

Saturday 5th March

Saturday 5th March    10:30 am Arts & Crafts 2:30 pm Bi

Sunday 6th March

Saturday 6th March   10:30 am Individual Work 2:30 pm Board Games &a

Monday 7th March

Monday 7th March   10:30 am Quiz 2:00 pm Befriending Service &l

Tuesday 8th March

Tuesday 8th March   10:30 am Baking Session 2:30 pm Taste it Tuesday Mex

Wednesday 9th March

Wednesday 9th March   11:00 am Stella Music for Health 2:30 pm Bingo Ses

Thursday 10th March

Thursday 10th March   10:30 am Baking Session 3:00 pm British Cheese &am

Friday 11th March

Friday 11th March   10:30 am Quiz  2:30 pm Fizzy Friday

Saturday 12th March

Saturday 12th March 10:30 am Individual Work 2:30 pm Bingo

Sunday 13th March

Sunday 13th March 10:30 am Exercise Class 2:00 pm Church Service in the Summer House

Monday 14th March

Monday 14th March   10:30 am Quiz 2:00 pm Befriending Service

Tuesday 15th March

Tuesday 15th March   10:30 am Baking Session 2:30 pm Taste it Tuesday<

Wednesday 16th March

Wednesday 16th March   10:30 am Chair Yoga 2:30 pm Bingo

Thursday 17th March

Thursday 17th March St Patrick’s Day   10:30 am Baking Session

Friday 18th March

Friday 18th March Red Nose Day   11:00 am Jasmine Music Entertainment&am

Saturday 19th March

Saturday 19th March   10:30 am Exercise Class 2:30pm Indoor Games

Sunday 20th March

Sunday 20th March   10:30 am Arts & Crafts 2:30 pm Bingo

Monday 21st March

Monday 21st March   10:30 am Quiz 2:00 pm Befriending Service

Tuesday 22nd March

Tuesday 22nd March   10:30 am Painting Session 2:30 pm Taste it Tuesday&

Wednesday 23rd March

Wednesday 23rd March   10:30 am Chair Yoga 2:30 pm Bingo

Thursday 24th March

Thursday 24th March   10:30 am Create your own smoothie 2:30 pm Indoor G

Friday 25th March

Friday 25th March   10:30 am Quiz 2:30 pm Fizzy Friday

Saturday 26th March

Saturday 26th March   10:30 am Individual Work 2:30 pm Bingo

Sunday 27th March

Sunday 27th March   10:30 am Baking Session 2:00 pm Befriending Session&

Monday 28th March

Monday 28th March   10:30 am Quiz 2:00 pm Befriending Service

Tuesday 29th March

Tuesday 29th March   10:30 am Exercise Class 2:30 pm Taste it Tuesday<

Wednesday 30th March

Wednesday 30th March   10:30 am Painting Session 2:30 pm Bingo 

Thursday 31st March

Thursday 31st March   10:30 am Baking Session 2:30 pm Board Games/Puzzle

WEDNESDAY 1st MARCH

WEDNESDAY 1st MARCH ST DAVID’S DAY  10am MINIBUS TRIP OUT 10:3

THURSDAY 2nd MARCH

THURSDAY 2nd MARCH WORLD BOOK DAY 10.30 am POETRY/BOOK CLUB IN THE SUMMER HOUSE 1

FRIDAY 3rd MARCH

FRIDAY 3rd MARCH 10.30 am QUIZ IN THE SUMMER HOUSE 2.30 pm ‘FIZZY FRIDAY’

SATURDAY 4th MARCH

SATURDAY 4th MARCH 10.30am BAKING SESSION 2.30 pm SCRABBLE/CALL TO MIND/BOARD GAMES

SUNDAY 5th MARCH

SUNDAY 5th MARCH 10:30am ARTS AND CRAFTS 2.30 pm BINGO AFTERNOON

MONDAY 6th MARCH

MONDAY 6th MARCH 10.30 am QUIZ IN THE SUMMER HOUSE 2pm BEFRIENDING SERVICE 2.30 p

TUESDAY 7th MARCH

TUESDAY 7th MARCH 10.30 am CHAIR YOGA 10.30 am MANICURES 2.30 pm ‘TASTE

WEDNESDAY 8th MARCH

WEDNESDAY 8th MARCH 10.30am FLOWER ARRANGING  10:30am QUIZ - KW 2.30 pm

THURSDAY 9th MARCH

THURSDAY 9th MARCH 10.30 am CREATE YOUR OWN PIZZA 3pm FRENCH CHEESE AND WINE TASTING

FRIDAY 10th MARCH

FRIDAY 10th MARCH 10.30 am QUIZ IN THE SUMMER HOUSE 10.30 am PAINTING – KW

SATURDAY 11th MARCH

SATURDAY 11th MARCH 10.30 am BAKING SESSION 3pm AFTERNOON TEA PARTY

SUNDAY 12th MARCH

SUNDAY 12th MARCH 10.30 am ANAGRAMS/SCRABBLE/BOARD GAMES 2.30 pm BINGO AFTERNOON

MONDAY 13th MARCH

MONDAY 13th MARCH 10.30 am QUIZ IN THE SUMMER HOUSE 10:30am PAINTING - KW 2.30 pm

TUESDAY 14th MARCH

TUESDAY 14th MARCH 10.30am CHAIR YOGA 10:30am ONE TO ONE ACTIVITIES/TOVERTAFEL 2.

WEDNESDAY 15th MARCH

WEDNESDAY 15th MARCH 11am STELLA MUSIC FOR HEALTH 2.30 pm BINGO AFTERNOON 2:30pm

THURSDAY 16th MARCH

THURSDAY 16th MARCH 10.30am BAKING SESSION  10:30am BEFRIENDING SERVICE

FRIDAY 17th MARCH

FRIDAY 17th MARCH ST PATRICK’S DAY/COMIC RELIEF RED NOSE DAY 10.30 am CAKE SALE FOR RED NOS

SATURDAY 18th MARCH

SATURDAY 18th MARCH 10.30 am ARTS AND CRAFTS 2:30pm BOARD GAMES/SCRABBLE/PUZZLES

SUNDAY 19th MARCH

SUNDAY 19th MARCH MOTHERING SUNDAY 11am JAVA JIVE ENTERTAINMENT 11am CHURCH SERVI

MONDAY 20th MARCH

MONDAY 20th MARCH 10.30 am QUIZ IN THE SUMMER HOUSE 10:30am PAINTING – KW

TUESDAY 21st MARCH

TUESDAY 21st MARCH 10.30am BAKING SESSION 2.30 pm ‘TASTE IT TUESDAY’ GREEK FOOD&l

WEDNESDAY 22nd MARCH

WEDNESDAY 22nd MARCH 10.30am ART CLUB IN THE SUMMER HOUSE 10:30am FLOWER ARRANGING – KW

THURSDAY 23rd MARCH

THURSDAY 23rd MARCH 10.30am CREATE YOUR OWN SMOOTHIE 2:30pm EXERCISE CLASS 2:30pm

FRIDAY 24th MARCH

FRIDAY 24th MARCH 10.30 am QUIZ IN THE SUMMER HOUSE 2.30 pm ‘FIZZY FRIDAY’

SATURDAY 25th MARCH

SATURDAY 25th MARCH 10.30 am ARTS AND CRAFTS 2:30pm BOARD GAMES/SCRABBLE/PUZZLES

SUNDAY 26th MARCH

SUNDAY 26th MARCH 10:30am MOVIE MORNING 11am CHURCH SERVICE AT WINGHAM CHURCH 2:3

MONDAY 27th MARCH

MONDAY 27th MARCH 10.30 am QUIZ IN THE SUMMER HOUSE 10:30am PAINTING – KW

TUESDAY 28th MARCH

TUESDAY 28th MARCH 10.30am CREATE YOUR OWN PIZZA 2.30 pm ‘TASTE IT TUESDAY’ ITALI

WEDNESDAY 29th MARCH

WEDNESDAY 29th MARCH 10.30am RESIDENTS MEETING 10:30am CHAIR YOGA - KW 2pm MINIBU

THURSDAY 30th MARCH

THURSDAY 30th MARCH 10.30am BAKING SESSION 3pm FRENCH CHEESE AND WINE TASTING

FRIDAY 31st MARCH

FRIDAY 31st MARCH 10.30 am QUIZ IN THE SUMMER HOUSE 2.30 pm ‘FIZZY FRIDAY’

FRIDAY 1st MARCH

FRIDAY 1st MARCH ST DAVID’S DAY 10:30am QUIZ IN THE SUMMER HOUSE 2.30pm

SATURDAY 2nd MARCH

SATURDAY 2nd MARCH 10.30am CUPCAKE DECORATING 2:30pm ANAGRAMS/SCRABBLE/CARD GAMES

SUNDAY 3rd MARCH

SUNDAY 3rd MARCH 10:30am ‘GUESS THE EXOTIC FRUIT’ TASTE TEST 2.30pm BINGO SESSION

Monday 4th March

MONDAY 4th MARCH 9am HAIRDRESSER – KW 10.30am QUIZ IN THE SUMMER HOUSE

Tuesday 5th March

TUESDAY 5th MARCH 9am HAIRDRESSER – MAIN HOUSE 10:30am CREATE YOUR OWN SMOOTHIE/MILKSHAKE&l

Wednesday 6th March

WEDNESDAY 6th MARCH 9am HAIRDRESSER – MAIN HOUSE 11am RESIDENTS MEETING

Thursday 7th March

THURSDAY 7th MARCH WORLD BOOK DAY 11am STELLA MUSIC FOR HEALTH 2:30pm DECORATE YO

Friday 8th March

FRIDAY 8th MARCH 10:30am QUIZ IN THE SUMMER HOUSE 10:30am MANICURES 2.30pm &l

Saturday 9th March

SATURDAY 9th MARCH 10.30am CHAIR YOGA 2:30pm ANAGRAMS/SCRABBLE/CARD GAMES &nb

Sunday 10th March

SUNDAY 10th MARCH Mothering Sunday  10:30am ARTS AND CRAFTS 2.30pm BINGO

MONDAY 11th MARCH

MONDAY 11th MARCH 9am HAIRDRESSER – KW 10.30am QUIZ IN THE SUMMER HOUSE

TUESDAY 12th MARCH

TUESDAY 12th MARCH 9am HAIRDRESSER – MAIN HOUSE 10:30am CHAIR YOGA 10:3

WEDNESDAY 13th MARCH

WEDNESDAY 13th MARCH 9am HAIRDRESSER – MAIN HOUSE 10:30am MAKE YOUR OWN PIZZA 

 THURSDAY 14th MARCH

 THURSDAY 14th MARCH 10:30am CLAY MODELLING  2:30pm INDOOR FLOOR GAMES

FRIDAY 15th MARCH

FRIDAY 15th MARCH COMIC RELIEF RED NOSE DAY 10:30am QUIZ IN THE SUMMER HOUSE 10:3

SATURDAY 16th MARCH

SATURDAY 16th MARCH 10.30am ‘GUESS THE HERB’ SENSORY GAME 2:30pm ANAGRAMS/SCRABBL

SUNDAY 17th MARCH

SUNDAY 17th MARCH ST PATRICK’S DAY 10:30am ST PATRICK’S DAY ARTS AND CRAFTS

MONDAY 18th MARCH

MONDAY 18th MARCH 9am HAIRDRESSER – KW 10.30am QUIZ IN THE SUMMER HOUSE

TUESDAY 19th MARCH

TUESDAY 19th MARCH 9am HAIRDRESSER – MAIN HOUSE 10am MINIBUS TRIP OUT 1

WEDNESDAY 20th MARCH

WEDNESDAY 20th MARCH 9am HAIRDRESSER – MAIN HOUSE 10:30am BAKING SESSION

 THURSDAY 21st MARCH

 THURSDAY 21st MARCH 10:30am ARTS AND CRAFTS 2:30pm CREATE YOUR OWN SMOOTHIE/MILKSHAKE

SATURDAY 23rd MARCH

SATURDAY 23rd MARCH 10.30am CHAIR YOGA 10:30am MOVIE MORNING 2:30pm ANAGRAMS/SCRA

SUNDAY 24th MARCH

SUNDAY 24th MARCH 10:30am PAINTING SESSION 1:30pm MOVIE AFTERNOON 2.30pm BINGO SE

MONDAY 25th MARCH

MONDAY 25th MARCH 9am HAIRDRESSER – KW 10.30am QUIZ IN THE SUMMER HOUSE

TUESDAY 26th MARCH

TUESDAY 26th MARCH 9am HAIRDRESSER – MAIN HOUSE 10am MINIBUS TRIP OUT 1

WEDNESDAY 27th MARCH

WEDNESDAY 27th MARCH 9am HAIRDRESSER – MAIN HOUSE 10:30am GROUP EXERCISE CLASS &

THURSDAY 28th MARCH

 THURSDAY 28th MARCH 10:30am POETRY CLUB IN THE SUMMER HOUSE 2:30pm ANAGRAM AND SCRABBLE AFT

FRIDAY 29th MARCH

FRIDAY 29th MARCH GOOD FRIDAY 11am GLENDA’S EASTER SHOW 2:30pm &lsq

SATURDAY 30th MARCH

SATURDAY 30th MARCH 10.30am BAKING SESSION – EASTER CUPCAKES 2:30pm PAINT YOUR OWN EASTER E

SUNDAY 31st MARCH

SUNDAY 31st MARCH EASTER SUNDAY 10:30am DECORATE YOUR OWN EASTER BONNET  

Film Afternoon

Film Afternoon at the King William

Tony's Tours

Residents will be touring with Tony in the afternoon. (Weather permitting)

Entertainment

Tom Abraham is entertaining us again at 11.00 am

Bingo

Bingo afternoon at the Main House

Keep Fit

Pilates with Debbie at 11.00 am

Fizzy Friday

We will be having a tea party for this week Fizzy Friday

Bingo

Bingo afternoon at Main House

Keep Fit

Excercise session with Tony at 10.30am

Taste Tuesday and Travel the World

We will be tasing American food this week

Resident's Meeting

Meeting with residents at 11.00 am  to discuss any concerns, any suggestions on  new activities/entertainment that they would like to ejo

Film Afternoon

Film Afternoon at King William

Tony's Tours

Residents will be touring with Tony in the afternoon

Taste It Tuesday Chinese New Year

Taste It Tuesday this week is in celebration of the chinese new year so we are having Chinese food

Music Entertainment

11:00 am Tom Abrahams joins us for our musical entertainment this week

Taste it Tuesday's

Taste it Tuesday this week takes in the delights of Peruvian Quisine

Music Entertainment

Chris Field is our music entertainment this valentines day

Taste it Tuesday's

Taste it Tuesday this week is set in Russia, with some delectible Russian quisine

Music Entertainment

Jon Beetham joins us this week to delight us with some music entertainment

Karaoke

Karaoke listening to the delights the staff and residents have instore for us.

Music Entertainment

Our last music entertainment of February is Geoff Stephens

Taste it Tuesday's

Taste it Tuesday is set in Jamaica this week

Tea - Party

Tea - Party for the residents, including certificates for residents bingo and the Quiz winners.

Music Entertainment

Music Entertainment with Chris Field from 11am

Taste it Tuesday

Taste It Tuesday this week we are trying Russian food.

Valentines Day

Valentines Day Celebrations with music from Mandy Reynolds

Music Entertainment

Music Entertainment with Geoff Stephens from 2:30pm

Taste it Tuesday

Taste it Tuesday this week sampling the delights of Jamaican food

Music Entertainment

Music Entrtainment with Jon Beetham from 11 am 

Music Entertainment

Music Entertianment with Glenda from 2:30pm

Pancake Day!

Pancake day race from 2:30pm

Residents Meeting

Monthly Residents meeting at 11am

Music Entertainment

Music Entertainment with Jasmine at 11am "Songs from the shows"

Bingo at the Village Hall

Bingo Afternooon in the village hall at 2:00 pm

Baking

4th February 10.30 am Baking-Nutella cookies (5th February World Nutella Day)

Karaoke

5th February 3.00 pm   80’s Music Karaoke 

Taste it Tuesday

9th February 2.30 pm   ‘Taste it Tuesday’ Chinese Food

Chinese New Year

12th February Chinese New Year-Quiz

Valentines Day

14th February 2.30 pm   Valentine’s day Tea Party/Singing

Taste it Tuesday

16th February 2.30 pm   ‘Taste it Tuesday’ Pancakes 

Taste it Tuesday

23rd February 2.30 pm   ‘Taste it Tuesday’ Turkish Food

Residents Meeting

25th February 11.00 am   Residents meeting

Karaoke

26th February 3.00 pm   ABBA Music Karaoke

Tuesday 1st February

TUESDAY 1st FEBRUARY 10.30 am PAINTING SESSION  10.30 am BOARD GAMES/INDIVIDUAL WORK&nbs

Wednesday 2nd February

WEDNESDAY 2nd FEBRUARY 10.30 am CHAIR YOGA/GUESSING BOX 10.30 am QUIZ – KING WILLIAM

Thursday 3rd February

THURSDAY 3rd FEBRUARY 10.30 am BAKING SESSION/PAINTING 2.30 pm MANICURES 2.30 pm

Friday 4th February

FRIDAY 4th FEBRUARY 10.30 am QUIZ 10.30 am INDIVIDUAL WORK 2.30 pm ‘FIZ

Saturday 5th February

SATURDAY 5th FEBRUARY 10.30 am EXERCISES/BEACH BALL 2.30 pm SCRABBLE/CALL TO MIND/BOARD GAMES

Sunday 6th February

SUNDAY 6th FEBRUARY 10.30 am BAKING/PAINTING SESSION 2.30 pm BINGO AFTERNOON

Monday 7th February

MONDAY 7th February 10.30 am QUIZ 10:30am INDIVIDUAL WORK 2.30 pm BOARD GAMES/PUZ

Tuesday 8th February

TUESDAY 8th FEBRUARY 10.30 am EXERCISE CLASS 2.30 pm ‘TASTE IT TUESDAY’ TURKISH F

Wednesday 9th February

WEDNESDAY 9th FEBRUARY 10.30 am BAKING SESSION/PAINTING 2.30 pm BINGO AFTERNOON 2

Thursday 10th February

THURSDAY 10th FEBRUARY 10.30 am CREATE YOUR OWN SMOOTHIE 2.30 pm BOARD GAMES/PUZZLES/TOVERTAFEL

Friday 11th February

FRIDAY 11th FEBRUARY 10.30 am QUIZ 10.30 am INDIVIDUAL WORK 2.30 pm ‘FI

Saturday 12th February

SATURDAY 12th FEBRUARY 10.30 am BAKING/PAINTING SESSION 2.30 pm BINGO SESSION

Sunday 13th February

SUNDAY 13th FEBRUARY 10.30 am EXERCISE CLASS 2.00 CHURCH SERVICE IN THE SUMMER HOUSE

Monday 14th February

Monday 14th February   10:30 am Quiz on ST. Valentine 10:30 am Individua

Tuesday 15th February

Tuesday 15th February   10:30 am Baking Session - Pizzas 2:30 pm Taste i

Wednesday 16th February

Wednesday 16th February   10:30 am Exercise Class 2:30 pm Bingo Afternoo

Thursday 17th February

Thursday 17th February   10:30 am Arts and Crafts / Painting 3:00 pm Ind

Friday 18th February

Friday 18th February   10:30 am Quiz 10:30 am Individual Work

Saturday 19th February

Saturday 19th February   10:30 am Painting Session 2:30 pm Board Games /

Sunday 20th February

Sunday 20th February   10:30 am Exercise Class 2:30 pm Bingo Session

Tuesday 22nd February

Tuesday 22nd February   10:30 am Exercise Class 10:30 am Manicures

Wednesday 23rd February

Wednesday 23rd February   11:00 am Java Jive Music Entertainment 2:30 pm

Thursday 24th February

Thursday 24th February   10:30 am Painting Session 2:30 pm Board Games /

Friday 25th February

Friday 25th February   10:30 am Quiz 10:30 am Individual Work

Saturday 26th February

Saturday 26th February   10:30 am Chair Yoga 2:30 pm Bingo Session

Sunday 27th February

Sunday 27th February   10:30 am Painting Session 2:00 pm Church Service

WEDNESDAY 1st FEBRUARY 

WEDNESDAY 1st FEBRUARY  10.30am CREATE YOUR OWN SMOOTHIE 10:30am ART CLUB IN THE SUMMER HOUS

THURSDAY 2nd FEBRUARY

THURSDAY 2nd FEBRUARY 10.30am POETRY CLUB IN THE SUMMER HOUSE 10:30am BEFRIENDING SERVICE

FRIDAY 3rd FEBRUARY

FRIDAY 3rd FEBRUARY 10.30 am QUIZ IN THE SUMMER HOUSE 10:30am ONE TO ONE ACTIVITIES 

SATURDAY 4th FEBRUARY

SATURDAY 4th FEBRUARY 10.30am BAKING SESSION  2.30pm ANAGRAMBLES/PUZZLES/BOARD GAMES

SUNDAY 5th FEBRUARY

SUNDAY 5th FEBRUARY 10:30am PAINTING SESSION 2.30pm BINGO AFTERNOON

MONDAY 6th FEBRUARY

MONDAY 6th FEBRUARY 10.30 am QUIZ IN THE SUMMER HOUSE 2.30 pm ANAGRAMBLES/WORD GAMES/SCRABBLE

TUESDAY 7th FEBRUARY

TUESDAY 7th FEBRUARY 10.30 am BAKING SESSION 10:30am CHAIR YOGA KW 2.30 pm &l

WEDNESDAY 8th FEBRUARY

WEDNESDAY 8th FEBRUARY 10.30 am FLOWER ARRANING 10.30 am QUIZ – KING WILLIAM <

THURSDAY 9th FEBRUARY

THURSDAY 9th FEBRUARY 10.30 am PAINTING SESSION 10:30am SCRABBLE/PUZZLES 3pm BRIT

FRIDAY 10th FEBRUARY

FRIDAY 10th FEBRUARY 10.30 am QUIZ 10.30 am INDIVIDUAL WORK 2.30 pm ‘FI

SATURDAY 11th FEBRUARY

SATURDAY 11th FEBRUARY 10.30am VALENTINES ARTS AND CRAFTS 2.30 pm SCRABBLE/CALL TO MIND/BOARD GAMES&l

SUNDAY 12th FEBRUARY

SUNDAY 12th FEBRUARY 10.30 am CHURCH SERVICE AT WINGHAM CHURCH  10:30am MOVIE MORNING

Monday 13th February

MONDAY 13th FEBRUARY 10.30 am QUIZ IN THE SUMMER HOUSE 10:30am BAKING – KW

Tuesday 14th February

TUESDAY 14th FEBRUARY VALENTINES DAY 10.30 am BAKING SESSION 3.00 pm VALENTINES D

Wednesday 15th February

WEDNESDAY 15th FEBRUARY                  

Thursday 16th February

THURSDAY 16th FEBRUARY 10.30 am EXERCISE CLASS 10:30am MANICURES 2:30pm ANAGRAMBL

Friday 17th February

FRIDAY 17th FEBRUARY 10.30 am QUIZ 10.30 am INDIVIDUAL WORK 2.30 pm ‘FI

Saturday 18th February

SATURDAY 18th FEBRUARY 10.30am CREATE YOUR OWN SMOOTHIE/MILKSHAKE 2.30 pm SCRABBLE/CALL TO MIND/BOARD

Sunday 19th February

SUNDAY 19th FEBRUARY 10.30 am BAKING SESSION 10:30am CHURCH SERVICE AT LITTLEBOURNE CHURCH

MONDAY 20th FEBRUARY

MONDAY 20th FEBRUARY 10.30 am QUIZ IN THE SUMMER HOUSE 10:30am PAINTING - KW 2pm

TUESDAY 21st FEBRUARY

TUESDAY 21st FEBRUARY SHROVE TUESDAY 11am JAVA JIVE ENTERTAINMENT 2:30pm &lsq

WEDNESDAY 22nd FEBRUARY

WEDNESDAY 22nd FEBRUARY ASH WEDNESDAY 10:30am PAINTING SESSION 10:30am BAKING- KW

THURSDAY 23rd FEBRUARY

THURSDAY 23rd FEBRUARY 10.30 am EXERCISE CLASS 10:30am BINGO – KW 10:30

FRIDAY 24th FEBRUARY

FRIDAY 24th FEBRUARY 10.30 am QUIZ IN THE SUMMER HOUSE 2.30 pm ‘FIZZY FRIDAY’

SATURDAY 25th FEBRUARY