We have been busy planting the pots up for the garden. Who knew we had some many green fingered people amongst us. We were lucky enough to venture outside to plant up the flower beds as well. Everyone is very pleased with their hard work and we can now sit back and watch everything grow. 
This month we had a coffee morning on Good Friday, where we enjoyed a selection of cakes, Easter themed party games and the Easter Bonnet winner was announced. Not forgetting our special guest the Easter Bunny himself.
We celebrated Valentine’s with a Valentine’s themed coffee morning, we had a Valentine’s quiz and we held a raffle for the resident’s fund. What better way to celebrate valentine’s day than with a glass of bubbles or two. Everyone had a wonderful time, we had lots of fun with the quiz that tested our brain cells. 
The Christmas Elves (Dhimo and Flavia) have been been busy getting Chollacott ready for Christmas they have done a brilliant job, Thank you for all your hard work. Father Matt and the church choir have been to preform Christmas Carol’s for us. We also had Father Matt and the church choir have been to preform Christmas Carol’s for us.
Everyone enjoyed Christmas Dinner together, it was lovely to have so many people all together. This created a very relaxed, happy atmosphere which made Christmas day even more special for everyone.
We have all been busy with preparations for our out remembrance day tribute, many hands make light work. This was a real team effort, you can see the finished work of art taking pride of place in the garden for all to see. Once all the hard work was done we then had an afternoon tea to celebrate remembrance Sunday. 
This week some of our ‘Chollacott House’ residents took a trip out on the Wanderer for Ice Creams and a lovely visit to the beautiful Burrator Reservoir and then across the moors. Nothing beats some fresh country air and a sweet treat, before it gets to cold and bitter.
Here’s an insight into how ‘Chollacott House’ celebrated their day. Everyone had a lovely time, playing memory games, planting the forget me not seeds and they even held a raffle.
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With the beautiful sunshine we have had recently it seemed rude to not have a garden party. Thankfully we were blessed with the weather on the day and enjoyed some delicious cake and time together in the garden. We then had a sing along afternoon as we were provided entertainment from a residents family member.
The Tennis competition started off with a hit! Everyone took part with tremendous effort, there were no boundaries that we couldn’t overcome. Caroline was very competitive and showed us all how it was done. She made it look all far to easy from the comfort of her chair. Everyone deserved a medal, but they were treated to pimms instead.
Chollacott Care Home held a delightful Community Gardening Day, and what a blooming success it was! Residents, staff, family members, and friends came together to enjoy a day in the fresh air, contributing to the creation of a beautiful garden space within our care home grounds. 
Laughter filled the air as everyone worked together, planting vibrant flowers and tending to vegetable patches. The sense of teamwork and connection was palpable as both young and old joined forces, sharing stories and tips while getting their hands dirty. It was heart-warming to see the joy on the faces of our residents as they engaged with nature, many of whom have a lifelong love of gardening.
