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Happy 100th Birthday, Peter!

Peter turned 100 today! And what a wonderful celebration the staff at Chollacott House in Tavistock put on for him! An amazing cake, champagne, an enormous balloon. and of course, a card from The Queen. Such a shame that his family, who had planned to travel from Canada to be with him today, couldn’t join in with the party in person, but a Skype call in planned for this evening. Happy Birthday Peter from all of us at Stonehaven. Congratulations!!Chollacott houses Peter turns 100!Happy 100th birthday Peter in Chollacott houseHappy Birthday Peter from all of us at Stonehaven

Chollacott Residents find their Creative Mojo

Residents at Chollacott House in Tavistock enjoyed an art class on Monday afternoon, delivered by ‘Creative Mojo’. Everyone painted an individual butterfly which were all put together at the end of the session, to create a beautiful work of art, now on display in the conservatory. Chollacott Residents find their Creative Mojo - Butterflies Artwork

A day on the beach at Chollacott House!

Friday, saw Chollacott House in Tavistock transformed into a beach, complete with sand, buckets & spades, kites and crabs! Residents were able to feel that sand between their toes, and play beach games, many from the comfort of their deck chairs. Staff and residents enjoyed ice-cream and fish and chips. Such a wonderful idea!

Chollacott House in Tavistock transformed into a beach!
Chollacott House in Tavistock transformed into a beach!
Chollacott House in Tavistock transformed into a beach!
Chollacott House in Tavistock resident enjoying ice cream!

Hendra Farm visit Chollacott House

Hendra Farm brought an amazing selection of animals to visit staff and residents at Chollacott House in Tavistock. The residents absolutely loved the experience. I’m not sure I would have been quite so enthusiastic about having a snake on my lap!

Hendra Farm visit Chollacott House
Hendra Farm visit Chollacott House
Hendra Farm visit Chollacott House
Hendra Farm visit Chollacott House
Hendra Farm visit Chollacott House
Hendra Farm visit Chollacott House

 

New Manager at Chollacott & Drake

Chollacott House and the Drake Unit in Tavistock, have a new manager! Having comprehensively seen off some experienced external competition, we are really pleased to have appointed Barbara Kader to the position of Care Home Manager. Barbara has worked at Chollacott House for over 20 years. We all wish her the very best in her new hard-earned position.

Coffee Morning at Chollacott House

Wonderful to see so many people (and cakes!) at the Chollacott House coffee morning earlier today. Thank you, Barbara and team, for organising such a successful event.Chollacott Coffee Morning

Spring Coffee Morning at Chollacott House

Everyone is welcome to pop along to Chollacott House, 61 Whitchurch Road in Tavistock on Tuesday 6th March from 10am until midday, for coffee and cake. Bring with you a smile, a friend and a generous purse. All donations to charity.

Bell Ringers at Chollacott House

Chollacott House in Tavistock are feeling fully festive after a visit from the Bellringers of Horrabridge Primary School in Yelverton.

Fireworks at Chollacott House

Staff and residents at Chollacott House and Drake enjoyed a wonderful fireworks display last night, from the warmth and comfort of the conservatory, whilst listening to ‘The Phantom of the Opera.’ Butternut squash and Chili Soup was served, followed by Parkin, a cake inextricably linked to the Guy Fawkes celebration, with the ‘Parkin’ being representative of the bonfire.

 

Chollacott House raise over £300

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!