It was definitely a different kind of Christmas this year, but the team at Chollacott House made sure it was just as special for all of their residents. A visit from Father Christmas was most certainly the highlight! Families joined in the festivities from the garden, raising a glass to loved ones.
Even Thunder and Zeus, the resident Guinea Pigs at Chollcott House, got into the Christmas spirit!
Jaz, manager of Dove Tree House in Exeter had the idea for the residents to make personalised Christmas gifts for their families. They made salt dough Christmas decorations, soap, tea light holders, snow globes and calendars. They also made truffles but ate them, so chef Keith made up a batch for every resident to put in their gift package! The residents are giving their gifts to their loved ones this week and over the festive period.
On Friday we bid a fond farewell to the wonderful Manager of Cross Park House in Brixham, Ann-Marie Wilkinson. Ann-Marie had been at Cross Park and with Stonehaven for 14 years, and she will be much missed by residents, their families and everyone who has worked with her over the years. So sad not to be able to give her the huge hugs we wanted to, but a socially distanced wave and smiling eyes above masks, just had to do! Wishing you happy times ahead Ann-Marie, you’ve been amazing! For now, she leaves Cross Park in the very capable hands of her long time Deputy, Jackie Slack.
The Manor in Exminster welcomed their first visitors to the new Visitor Room yesterday to celebrate a resident’s birthday. The positive comments we have received since offering indoor visits, have been overwhelming. We are thrilled that we can offer residents and their families a warm, cosy and private place to meet.
For the last couple of months, Stonehaven have been working hard to create safe Visitor rooms, so residents can spend time with their friends and family, without the risk of Covid coming into our homes. Chollacott House in Tavistock have this week launched their visitor suite – it’s warm, it’s cosy and it has brought so many smiles and happy tears already.
The residents at Chollacott House in Tavistock have been busy painting poppies for their brilliant window display to celebrate armistice day.
I can’t believe how much fun they’ve been having at The Manor of late! Day of the Dead and Halloween celebrations – don’t be alarmed by the scissors in the head – a rather too realistic fancy dress prop! Pumpkins carving, cake baking and decorating, and Trick or Treating! And plenty of arts and crafts – painting dry leaves and driftwood for Autumn hanging baskets. Wonderful!
With no Trick or Treaters this year, the staff and residents at The Lilacs in Exeter had to make their own fun! Pumpkin carving, apple bobbing, cake decorating, fancy dress, and even a bit of dancing! Sounds like a great evening!!
Pumpkin carving, coffee and cake at Chollacott House for Halloween. Spooktacular!
