‘I wish I’d come sooner!’
Always lovely to get feedback from our residents like this from Dot at Dove Tree House:
‘If I’d known how nice it was, I would have come sooner!’
Here she is playing the bones.
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Exeter Care & Healthcare Jobs Fair
Today Stonehaven Care Group are at the Exeter Care & Healthcare Jobs Fair at the Guildhall. If you are looking for a career in Care, and would like to work in one of our Exeter homes – The Lilacs, Dove Tree House and The Manor (Exminster) – pop along and have a chat with us – we’re here from 10am until 2pm.
A huge thank you to all our wonderful care teams!
Although lovely to see the snow in Devon (a rare thing!) it has presented challenges for many. Thank you to all of our care teams for going above and beyond, to keep our residents safe, warm and well-fed during the past few days. Many people were stranded at work, so kindly stayed to work shifts that others (trapped at home!), were unable to cover. I’m always overwhelmed by the kindness, generosity and selflessness of people in times of need. Thank you, you lovely people!
Singing Chefs at the Dove Tree Christmas party
Dove Tree House in Exeter held a Christmas Party for residents, family, friends and staff on Friday afternoon. A huge raffle, where everyone won a prize(or two), fun party games, a wonderful spread of food and Christmas karaoke led by Keith and Jake, the home’s chefs! Over £150 was raised for the residents fund. Well done all at Dove Tree xx
Halloween Fun at Dove Tree House
Really enjoying the Halloween photos that have been sent to me at Support Office this morning! It looks like a lot of fun was had at Dove Tree House in Exeter, with residents, staff and family members all getting into the spirit (pun!), with amazing costumes, pumpkin carving, spooky games and terrifying food!
Stonehaven run in aid of the Exeter Dementia Action Alliance
On Sunday, the ladies of the Stonehaven Support Office took part in the Muddifords Court Cheese Run in aid of the Exeter Dementia Action Alliance. 180 people ran or walked the route from Burlescombe Village, along the beautiful Great Western Canal Path, to Muddifords Court Country House, where they enjoyed a family fun day! Bouncy castles, face painting, live music, cheese toasties and beer. It was a fantastic day, the sun shone and all the money raised went to the Exeter Dementia Action Alliance.
Ye Olde Bubble & Sweet Shop – Grand Opening!
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!
Summer Fair at Dove Tree House
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.
Remembering the Exeter Blitz of 1942
Dove Tree resident, Joy Lovell, was invited to join Mayor Cynthia Thompson at the Guildhall in Exeter, for tea last Thursday morning. They were joined by other local residents who remember the Exeter blitz of 4th May 1942. Joy was 12 years old and living on South Street, which was heavily bombed – 52 shops on the street were demolished that night. The Mayor gave a very moving speech, read some poetry, and talked about her own family’s memories of the night that killed 156 and injured 563 in Exeter. We then took Joy on the short stroll from the Guildhall to the top of South Street, which has now been completely rebuilt. It was an emotional morning for Joy and the others, but wonderful to be in their presence as they reminisced about their amazing lives in the city.
