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In touch
South Bucks Newsletter
Spring 2019
A slice of the action
The Heights baking team, under the
guidance of activity co-ordinators Liz and
Sam, pulled off an amazing victory in the
Trust’s British Pie Week competition when
their Steak and Ale pie won Best Savoury
Pie.
The award was presented by resident
Robert and was picked up by Bernadette Spring is in the air
who helped bake the pie.
Residents at Sir Aubrey Ward House loved
planting new bulbs for Spring.
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Cherry Garth, Holmer Green
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The cherry on top
Everyone at Cherry Garth was delighted when
their Cherry Pie won Best Sweet Pie at the Trust’s
baking competition to celebrate British Pie Week.
Home manager Kelly was beside herself when
they were announced as the winners at the event.
The judging panel included the Trust’s regional
Let’s face the music and
director Robin Comerford, development chef Jude dance
Watts and local landlord from The Bricklayers
Arms, Jordan Trumpet. When former respite resident Sandra (pictured
above) wanted to do something special for the
Residents and relatives from across our residents at the home, she had the perfect idea.
Buckinghamshire care homes enjoyed the event Knowing how much they all liked to watch
and tucked into the various pies once the judging dancing, she invited local performers from Dance
was over. Dynamic, to put on a show for the residents. The
performance was amazing and everyone loved
watching the different techniques and styles of
movement.
Cherry Garth
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Haggis anyone? Love is in the air
To celebrate the Scottish national holiday of Burns Valentine’s Day was the perfect opportunity to get
Night, activity co-ordinator Janette (pictured creative. A special arts and crafts session was
above) encouraged residents to not only enjoy arranged and Valerie (pictured above) created a
Scottish poetry by Robert Burns but also to taste love heart for her screen idol, Pirates of the
the Scottish delicacy of haggis. Caribbean star, Johnny Depp.
Janette, who is from Scotland, loved sharing the
delights of her home country.
Flower arranging
Volunteer Morag held a very successful flower
arranging session where residents got creative
with a variety of different flowers and plants.
The group created beautiful centrepieces for
dining tables around the home.
Farnham Common House, Farnham Common
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Jolly Trolley Valentine’s Day
Everyone was delighted with the new Jolly Trolley A lovely morning was had by all as romantic
that was taken on a tour of the home. The poetry and songs were shared during an activity
portable entertainment centre is used for session to celebrate Valentine’s Day.
sing-a-longs, reminiscence and relaxation.
Robert Burns’ poem ‘A Red, Red, Rose’ proved to be
very popular and spearheaded discussions about
relationships and loved ones.
The group also sang some beautiful songs
including Dean Martin’s ‘Amore’ which got
everyone in the spirit as they joined in on the
classic love song.
Little surprises
Residents were thrilled to spend time with local
children from Millwood Nursery.
Farnham Common House
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Reflections 2019
To celebrate National Poetry Day the Trust
St David’s Day fun launched its very own poetry book.
St David’s Day was celebrated with food and drink Reflections 2019 has poems written by residents
from Wales, including a beer called The Rev James and colleagues across the Trust’s care homes and
which was first brewed in 1885. covers a wide range of topics.
Everyone also enjoyed eating traditional Welsh Residents got together to read some of the poems
Cakes and looking at the bright daffodils. and to look at the finished product.
Resident David also treated the group to a Andrea (pictured above) was delighted to be
wonderful Welsh rendition of Land of My Fathers. asked to give her rendition of a poem about
daffodils.
Lent Rise House, Burnham
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Talent show
Lent Rise House held their annual talent show with
residents and team members all getting involved.
Red Nose Day This year there were gallant efforts from everyone,
Colleagues, residents and families all came but the overall winner was care worker Alibe
together to raise funds for Red Nose Day. (pictured above) who gave a fantastic rendition of
the Amy Winehouse song, Valerie.
Care worker Sapphire (pictured below) had the
brilliant idea for colleagues in the home to wear
their pyjamas to work for the day to help raise
funds.
It was a great success and a fantastic £110 was
raised.
Well done to everyone who was involved!
Lent Rise House
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100th birthday celebration Anne’s Pantry
Resident Emily (pictured above) celebrated her The quiz is always a highlight of activity session
100th birthday in style with a special party and ‘Anne’s Pantry’. Residents and family members
lots of treats including a delicious cake and a love to take part while they enjoy the delicious
telegram from Her Majesty the Queen. cream cakes and cups of tea made by volunteers
Anne and Julie.
Many happy returns, Emily!
Best of friends Special delivery
Good friends Daphne and household assistant Joan (pictured above) loves doing her paper round
Lucinda enjoyed posing for an impromptu photo each morning. She collects the papers from
shoot. reception and then dutifully delivers them to
residents on her floor.
Say cheese!
Keep up the good work Joan!
Mulberry Court, Chalfont St Peter
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Brilliant Bryony Splendid singing
Resident Gwen (pictured above) was a key Singer Emily Yarrow (pictured below) wowed
member of the panel for the interviews for the residents with a selection of songs from the
new activity co-ordinator. Gwen enjoyed posing musicals.
questions to see if the candidates would be a
good fit for the home. The classic ‘Mambo’ was a real hit amongst the
audience!
Applicant Bryony was a hit and answered all of
Gwen’s questions brilliantly.
Welcome to the team Bryony.
What’s in the news?
Isabel (pictured above) loves getting her
newspaper every day to keep up with the latest
news.
Mulberry Court
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It’s magic!
Everyone enjoyed getting involved in a
demonstration of an omiVista Mobii projector.
Spring flowers
The portable device projects images and games
onto any surface and encourages movement and With Spring in the air a painting session focussing
reminiscence as it is fully interactive. on flowers was enjoyed by all.
Residents and family members took time to
choose the perfect colour combinations to create
their masterpieces and discussed their favourite
flowers and colours from their own gardens when
they lived at home.
Barbara (pictured below) had a great time and
really enjoyed the activity session.
Smoothie operator
Eve and Julie (pictured above) had a blast making
healthy smoothies as part of Nutrition and
Hydration Week.
The dynamic duo got stuck in and let their creative
juices flow when they decided on the ingredients
and flavour combinations.
The pair produced some very tasty fruity
smoothies for everyone in the home to enjoy.
Sir Aubrey Ward House, Marlow
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Flowerland
West Wycombe Choir
A group of residents thoroughly enjoyed a trip to
Julie, daughter of resident Daphne (pictured Flowerland in Bourne End.
below), surprised everyone when she revealed she
sang with West Wycombe Choir. Everyone enjoyed exploring the garden centre and
looking at the wonderful display of flowers, as well
She then arranged a special visit from the choir to as the many different fish in their tanks.
entertain residents and team members.
A visit to the café for tea and cakes was the
Residents clapped and sang along to songs such perfect end to a lovely afternoon out.
as ‘She’ll Be Coming Round the Mountain’ and
even did all the actions.
Thank you to the brilliant choir for visiting!Sir Aubrey Ward House
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Lovely lavender
Lavender sachets were lovingly created during an
Perfect pancakes arts and crafts session run by activity co-ordinator
Danielle. Residents thoroughly enjoyed the
Residents had a flipping good time on Pancake
heavenly scent of lavender, known for its relaxing
Day. During an activity session they made over 40
elements.
delicious pancakes to be enjoyed by all.
A walk in the park
Colleagues Annie and Gill (pictured above) took
residents to Higginson Park to enjoy a lovely warm
afternoon.
The group all enjoyed an ice cream while taking in
the sights and sounds of the park.The Heights, High Wycombe
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School days
Regular visits from local schools are very popular
and when children from The Downley School came
to see everyone, a great time was had by all.
Balloon badminton Doreen (pictured above) and Muriel (pictured
below) had lovely chats with the children as they
Activity co-ordinator Samantha got creative
discussed their schoolwork.
when the weather wasn’t great and brought the
outdoors in by hosting a balloon badminton
tournament for residents to enjoy.The Heights
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Run rabbit, run rabbit, sCRUFTs
run, run, run... The Trust’s dog show sCRUFTs was back by
popular demand and a number of relatives and
Care workers Madelaine and Lynn arranged for colleagues brought in their pets to participate in
two mini rabbits to move into the care home, the dog show.
much to the delight of everyone.
The trophy for Best in Show went to chocolate
Residents and members of the team loved labrador Biscuit owned by household assistant,
spending time cuddling and stroking the fluffy Sharon. The award was given in honour of former
new additions. resident, Sylvia Marshall and it was awarded to
Biscuit by Sylvia’s best friend at the home, Angie.
Prizes were donated by local pet store Jollyes who
gave several treats and a tennis ball for each of
our four legged friends.Message from our community and lifestyle manager
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Games We Played
Part of the community How we loved to play outside
Marbles, Hopscotch and bike rides
In the last issue I set a competition for the best Two wheeled scooters, skates and Jacks
poem received for inclusion in Reflections 2019, a Football, rounders, kiss chase and stacks
book full of wonderful poems written by residents Knock down ginger, knock and run
from all our care homes. A little bit naughty but lots of fun
Skipping ropes all in full swing
I am delighted to announce the winner is Carey Scrumping – a telling off that would bring
Lodge for their poem ‘Games We Played’. A special Go karts made from old pram wheels
prize is on its way to you! Blind man’s buff, cigarette card deals
Hide and seek, leap frog and catch
It really is great to see the local communities Bird nesting, but leaving eggs to hatch
coming into our homes and bringing so much joy Oranges and lemons, ring o’ roses
to everyone, along with their expertise. In all weathers with cold red noses
Hula hoop, kerbside, crocodile sea
Knitting enthusiasts, craft aficionados, musicians, Street lights come on it’s time for tea
schools, colleges and so many more have visited. I
personally loved shopping at the vintage and craft
fairs held in our homes.
We have also had many special invitations from
the various town Mayors to join local events, we
really are becoming a huge part of our local
communities.
Don’t forget to let us know if you have a lifelong
wish or dream you would like fulfilled. Details can
be found opposite. You never know, you may be Wishes and Dreams
one of the lucky ones… Do you have a lifelong wish or dream that you
would like fulfilled? Perhaps you always wanted to
go to the opera or just fancy trying something
new. Thanks to the Trust’s Wishes and Dreams
initiative, your dreams could come true.
Speak to your activity co-ordinator for more
information. Your wish is our command!Spring 2019
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Calendar of Upcoming Events
15-May-2019 Milestones
Lent Rise House residents visit Milestones, the fabulous reminiscence village in Basingstoke.
22-May-2019 Garden renovations
Local company Cobham Aerospace visit Sir Aubrey Ward House to help renovate the garden in support of
Dementia Action Week.
25-May-2019 Bus Pass to Broadway
The highly entertaining song and dance troupe put on a show stopping performance at Sir Aubrey Ward House.
27-May-2019 Michael and Kirsty
Ballroom dance duo Michael and Kirsty perform at a special tea dance at The Heights.
10-Jun-2019 Inter-service quiz
The annual inter-service quiz comes to Farnham Common Village Hall for all services to enjoy.
27-Jun-2019 Cinema club
Residents at Cherry Garth enjoy an evening film screening of their choice with snacks and drinks.
28-Jun-2019 National Care Home Open Day
All services open their doors and welcome the local community for special celebrations.
03-Jul-2019 Dementia friendly film screening
Mulberry Court visit Henley’s Regal Picturehouse for a dementia friendly screening of Pillow Talk.
10-Jul-2019 Fremantle in Bloom awards
Awards presentation for the regional winners of the Fremantle in Bloom gardening competition.
www.fremantletrust.orgSpring 2019
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“Time, ladies and
gentlemen!”
Every other Sunday at The
Heights nursing home assistant
manager Jackie (pictured left)
opens the Downley Donkey in
true ‘Bet Lynch from Corrie’ style
and serves up sherry, wine and
beer.
The residents really enjoy the
social occasion of having a drink
and a chat at the on-site bar.
Cheers everyone!
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