Muddifords Cheese Run 2017

Running in Support of the Exeter Dementia Action Alliance

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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.

100th Birthday Celebrations at The Manor

100th Birthday Celebrations at The Manor

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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!

Grand Opening of Ye Olde Bubble & Sweet Shop at Dove Tree House

Ye Olde Bubble & Sweet Shop – Grand Opening!

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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 - 10 Years Lunch

Emily Celebrates 10 Years at Stonehaven

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Emily celebrating 10 years at Stonehaven Support Office with a lovely lunch at The Carpenter’s Arms in Ilsington!

Donnington House - Fete

Family Fun at The Dove Tree Summer Fete

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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.

Gina Awad EDAA

Fantastic work by the Exeter Dementia Action Alliance Continues

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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/

 

Chollacott House resident Louise, has transformed the garden at the Drake Unit.

Blooming Garden at The Drake Unit, Tavistock

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Chollacott House resident come garden designer, Louise, has transformed the garden at the Drake Unit. By carefully selecting plants, flowers, shrubs and trees, she has created a wonderful scented, colourful, and peaceful place for residents and their visitors to enjoy. Fruit trees, sunflowers, tomatoes, runner beans, courgettes, lilacs, lavender – are all thriving in this little suntrap, with a draped sail providing shade from the midday sun. She has also created a willow canopy over a pretty wooden bench, again offering shade and privacy. Thank you Louise!

Summer Fair at Dove Tree House, cake sale and raffle

Summer Fair at Dove Tree House

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The Summer Fair at Dove Tree House, this year, has a Cowboy and Indian theme! Come along and join in the fun on Saturday 5th August between 3pm and 5.30pm. There will be a Cake Stall, Raffle, Bric-a-Brac, Birds of Prey, BBQ and a prize for the best dressed Cowboy or Indian. 88-91 Heavitree Road, Exeter EX1 2ND.

Tony Husband Book Reading

Tony Husband; Book Reading Event

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As members of the Exeter Dementia Action Alliance, Stonehaven were invited to a book reading by Tony Husband, of his  book ‘Take Care, Son; The Story of My Dad and his Dementia.’ It was an extremely moving and beautifully illustrated account of his father’s experience of living with dementia.  Tony’s book is an important inclusion in the National Reading Well Dementia book collection. The event was hosted by EDAA member Stephens Scown solicitors, and we were all treated to a cream tea.

The book is available to buy through Amazon:

 

 

 

 

 

Work starts on St Petrocs' Garden

Work starts on St Petrocs’ Garden

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The gardeners have been at St Petrocs in Bodmin this week, clearing the space outside the resident’s lounge. It has opened up the view of the garden and provided a large area for future development. We look forward to seeing the ‘after’ photos.