Stonehaven have been shortlisted as a finalist in the ‘Best Care Home Group’ category in the Caring UK Awards 2017. The awards evening on the 8th December will celebrate excellence throughout the industry. Stonehaven are one of 5 groups, shortlisted from 1300 entries. We are all incredibly excited!
On Sunday, the ladies of the Stonehaven Support Office took part in the Muddifords Court Cheese Run in aid of the Exeter Dementia Action Alliance. 180 people ran or walked the route from Burlescombe Village, along the beautiful Great Western Canal Path, to Muddifords Court Country House, where they enjoyed a family fun day! Bouncy castles, face painting, live music, cheese toasties and beer. It was a fantastic day, the sun shone and all the money raised went to the Exeter Dementia Action Alliance.
Throwing open the doors to the newly decorated ‘Alice in Wonderland’ themed dining room, Chollacott House and guests raised £313.50 at the MacMillan Biggest Coffee Morning today. Well done Elaine and team!
Why not pop along to Chollacott House in Tavistock on Friday 29th September between 11am and 1pm and be a part of Macmillan’s Biggest Coffee Morning. Enjoy coffee and cake, music entertainment, games and a raffle! It’s a great day every year for the residents. Everybody welcome!
On Sunday 8th October, 5 members of the Stonehaven support team will walk or run 5 miles along the canal paths of East Devon to Muddifords Court Country House in support of the Exeter Dementia Action Alliance.
Muddifords Court are hosting a fun run and fun day raising funds for the Exeter Dementia Action Alliance jointly supported by Wyke Farms and other local business.
The day consists of a 5 mile scenic run or walk from Burlescombe Village along the Grand Western Canal and finishing at Muddifords Court Country House.
After you have come through the finish line you can meet with family and friends and enjoy the rest of the afternoon at Muddifords Court for the fun day.
There is a live band starting at midday day who are the very popular Las Torders band who are being supported by Heatwave Samba from Uffculme School. Also: 2 bouncy castles, Alannah Face painter and body artist, BBQ from scoff catering, Tom’s Toasties from Wyke Farms and the Muddifords Bar open in the Nip Inn.
Please let your friends and family know to come and watch us finish and enjoy the afternoon at Muddifords Court.
Huge Congratulations to Joan at The Manor, who turned 100 a couple of weeks ago. A card arrived from The Queen, which has been framed and put on her bedroom wall. A party was held in her honour, with the dining room decorated with balloons and bunting, and tables set out in banqueting style. Friends, family and fellow residents enjoyed party food, cake and a glass or two of sherry. Joan refused to let any harm come to the donkey pinata, so it stayed intact for the duration of the party!
Today saw the Grand Opening of Ye Olde Bubble & Sweet Shop at Dove Tree House in Exeter. Residents and their visitors will be able to purchase sweets, snack, toiletries, magazines, puzzle books and so much more. And I believe their Christmas stock is due in any day now! Resident Barbara officially opened the shop, which is located in the home’s Ballroom on the first floor, by pulling the ribbon (because cutting it would have been a shame, quite frankly). Good luck – I am sure you’ll do a roaring trade!
Emily celebrating 10 years at Stonehaven Support Office with a lovely lunch at The Carpenter’s Arms in Ilsington!
The Dove Tree House Fete was held on Saturday, a gloriously sunny day in Exeter. The day attracted around 70 people! Many current and past residents families came along, and we were also joined by our local Minister Simon Taylor. It was a fantastic family day, with picnic blankets covering the lawn, children running around, a lot of laughter, and a few Cowboys and Indians thrown in! Stalls included: Tombola, Hit the Bull off the target, hoop-a-cactus, bric-a-brac, raffle and BBQ. We raised a whopping £427.56 for the Dove Tree resident’s fund.
Stonehaven are proud to be a member of the Exeter Dementia Action Alliance (EDAA). Here Gina Awad explains how work continues in the local community in and around Exeter:
https://blog.alzheimers.org.uk/inside-the-society/dementia-friendly-awards-winner/
