Tuesday 11th October 2016
Several members of staff and friends of Beaumont Hall residential and dementia care home in Leicester joined forces last weekend to walk 9km through Abbey Park for the Alzheimer’s Society Memory Walk. The team included five members of staff, one resident and four members of her family.
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Monday 10th October 2016
Staff at Coppice Lodge residential and dementia care home in Arnold were stunned when they found out they were to be served a meal by Ideal Carehomes’ CEO Matt Lowe this week. The home had arranged a pop-up restaurant called ‘The Ritz’ for their residents and had invited Matt and Philip Raven, Director, to join them for the experience.
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Wednesday 28th September 2016
Residents at Herald Lodge care home in Coventry enjoyed a day out with a difference last week when they visited the medieval Coombe Abbey in Binley. They were treated to an extravagant afternoon tea experience in the luxurious surroundings of the historical building.
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Wednesday 14th September 2016
De Brook Lodge got a taste of Bollywood last week when they hosted an Indian themed pop-up restaurant. Staff members dressed up and decorated the home for the event, and there was even a traditional Indian drummer and dancer for residents and their guests to watch in between courses.
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Wednesday 14th September 2016
Residents at Newfield Lodge care home in Castleford enjoyed a traditional fish and chip evening as the home hosted a seafood pop-up restaurant called ‘Newfield Fisheries’. The bar area was decorated with a nautical theme to enhance the evening and staff dressed up as waiters to complete the restaurant experience.
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Wednesday 7th September 2016
Local MP, Jason McCartney got a taste of life as a carer when he volunteered at Greenacres residential and dementia care home in Meltham last week. The visit was part of his volunteering week, which has also seen him help out at Holme Valley Memorial Hospital and repair footpaths with the National Trust.
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