Valentines day pudding at Chollacott House

Love is in the air…..

….well, in the pudding anyway! Chollacott House in Tavistock celebrating St Valentine’s Day, with a romance inspired pud!

Dove Tree resident on BBC News!

Dove Tree resident interviewed for BBC News

Dove Tree resident Joy Lovell was recently interviewed at the home, by BBC Spotlight about her memories of the bombing of Exeter during the First World War. The feature aired last night. Well done Joy! For anybody who missed the programme and would be interested to hear what Joy had to say, you can catch up on BBC IPlayer (‘Spotlight’ 3/1/17)

Dove Tree House Christmas Visit

Santa visits Dove Tree House!

Some wonderful pictures of Santa and his helper delivering presents to the residents of Dove Tree House in Exeter! dth-xmas2 dth-xmas3 dth-xmas4

Festive Fun at The Manor, Exminster

Festive Fun at The Manor

I have just been looking through some of the Christmas photographs from The Manor, our home in Exminster, and thought how lovely, cosy and festive this scene was. Thought I would share……

Dove Tree House Acapella

Acapela at Dove Tree House

Last week, the staff and residents at Dove Tree House were treated to the wonderful sounds of the Exeter University Acapela Group.

WMN Business Awards 2016

Two award nominations for Stonehaven at WMN Business Awards

Stonehaven were delighted to have been nominated in two categories at this years Western Morning New Business Awards – Business of the Year and Family Business of the Year. The awards ceremony was held last Thursday at The Holiday Inn, Plymouth. Sadly, we were not winners in either category this year, but were so thrilled to be recognised as one of the most successful businesses in the Southwest region, and indeed, the only care provider to be nominated. We were also there to present the award for the Best Community Contribution, won by The Daisy Garland of Totnes, a charity offering help and support to those whose lives are touched by drug resistant epilepsy. Congratulations to all the worthy winners!

The witching hour at The Manor

The witching hour at The Manor

How lovely to see so many of the local children joining in the the Halloween fun at The Manor! Pumpkins prepared by staff and residents lined the driveway of our Exminster home, inviting Trick or Treaters to call. Such a lovely community evening – it did cost us a fortune in sweets though!

Dove Tree House gets into the spirit of Halloween

Dove Tree House gets into the spirit of Halloween

The staff and residents at Dove Tree House in Exeter got into the Halloween spirit on Monday night, by dressing up, playing spooky charades and enjoying a terrifying tea prepared by Frankenstein (aka Keith the Chef)! The afternoon was spent carving pumpkins and decorating cakes ready for the evening’s celebrations.

 

 

 

Carer Billy raises £1300 for Cross Park

Carer Billy raises £1300 for Cross Park Residents Fund

Billy Johnson, a Carer at Cross Park House in Brixham, recently thought to himself ‘My longest working shift is 13 hours, I wonder how many miles I could walk in that time?’ And so, on Sunday 16th October, he set out to do just that! Billy completed 42 miles – walking, jogging, running – and if that wasn’t enough, he did it in drag and managed to raise £1300 in sponsorship for the residents of Cross Park! Good work Billy – and a huge thank you on behalf of all of the residents.

Primrose House Open Day with Deputy Mayor of Northam, Mr Hugh Brading

Primrose House Open Day

Primrose House, Stonehaven’s 30-bedroom, purpose-built care home in Westward Ho! was officially opened last Thursday by the Deputy Mayor of Northam, Mr Hugh Brading. We were joined by local residents, business leaders, Council members, health professionals and Stonehaven care team members and residents. Directors Nathan and Ralphe Stone opened the proceedings with an overview of the business and details about the state-of-the-art new home. Tours of the home were conducted by Stonehaven managers, and guests were invited to take part in the Virtual Dementia Training course, which ran sessions throughout the day.  Lunch was served in one of the home’s three dining rooms, overlooking the stunning North Devon Coast and Lundy Island. We are so proud of what we have achieved in Westward Ho! If you would like some more information about the home, or to make an appointment to come and view, please contact the home’s Manager, Mary Horsfield on 01237 475001.

Primrose House Open Day

Primrose House exterior

Primrose House interior

Primrose House Resident Room