Ivybank House Care Home

28/04/2026

A huge thank you to Tesco Express Combe Down, Wellsway, and Peasedown for their incredibly generous donations towards our raffle prizes 🎁

Your support means so much to us and helps make our Summer Fayre even more special for everyone involved.

Our raffle will be drawn on 4th July at the Summer Fayre — we’re really looking forward to it! All proceeds will go directly towards our activities fund, helping us continue to provide enjoyable and meaningful experiences for our residents.

🎟️ Raffle tickets are available at £2 a strip from Zen (Home Manager), Jo (Deputy Manager), and Lisa (Activities Coordinator).

Thank you again for your kindness and community spirit 💙

27/04/2026

Today we had Lauren from Flourish in for some fun exercises with props and music 🎶✨
Lots of smiles, movement, and great energy all around 💃😊

26/04/2026

What a lovely weekend we’ve had here at Ivybank! ☀️

From relaxing alfresco dining 🍽️ to getting creative with arts and crafts 🎨, it’s been full of smiles and great company. To top it all off, the staff even joined in for a bit of table tennis fun with some of our residents 🏓😄

Moments like these in Ivybank make it extra special 💙

24/04/2026

24/04/2026

A little trip down to the local 🍻 followed by a very energetic (and slightly competitive 😅) game of bean bag toss in our lovely gardens 🌿☀️ Good laughs, fresh air, and great company — can’t beat it!

21/04/2026

We’ve been making the most of the lovely weather here at Ivybank House Care Home ☀️🌸

This morning, we sampled a delicious selection of fruit and herb teas 🍓🍃☕, which went down a treat with everyone.

Residents also enjoyed some relaxing time out in the garden, kicking off our knitting club in the sunshine 🧶🌿 — the perfect way to unwind and socialise!

It’s been a wonderful few days filled with fresh air, good company, and simple pleasures 💛

18/04/2026

Our residents had a very energetic morning exercise session 💪✨ followed by some much-needed sunshine in our gardens ☀️🌸

Fresh air, smiles, and good vibes all around! 🌿😊

16/04/2026

Sometimes the simplest days are the best 🌿✨

A peaceful wander around Victoria Park, fresh air, a nice hot drink in hand ☕️ and just taking a moment to slow down. It’s amazing what a difference a little time outdoors can make for your mind.

Getting out, moving your body, and giving yourself space to breathe really does wonders for your mental wellbeing 💚

15/04/2026

Started the day strong with a great exercise session at GFitness 💪✨ such a good way to kick things off!
Then slowed things down this afternoon with “now and then” band , which was the perfect way to unwind and finish the day 😊🌿