The Willows Care Home

27/02/2026

27/02/2026

We started the day with some relaxing manicures, enjoying a little pamper and chat time together 💅✨

Next, we had a lively game of bingo! Mrs N won the line and Mr W won the full house — both choosing a prize from the bag. Mr B was today’s bingo caller,Well done! 🎉

I then spent time visiting residents in their rooms, sharing a beautifully scented lavender bag, bringing a sense of calm and comfort 🌿

Mrs R was over the moon with the old car magazines I had managed to source — it’s always so special to find something that brings back fond memories 🚗💭

Mrs S was absolutely mesmerised by an orangutan teddy today, enjoying its soft texture and friendly face 🧸🦧

“It’s the little moments of joy that make the biggest difference.” 💛

25/02/2026

Today we welcomed Arty and enjoyed a wonderful painting session, creating beautiful tree artwork.🎨🖌️🪾

Mr W proved to be a natural with the paintbrush, producing some truly stunning pictures, while Mrs F embraced her creativity and explored her own unique style, she also set upon knitting for the afternoon. 🧶

Mrs B enjoyed spending time engaging with the sensory board, having a good fiddle and exploring the different textures.

🎶With music playing softly in the background, the atmosphere was relaxed and cheerful. Mr B, Mr N, Mrs H and I even had a singalong to “Que Sera, Sera” — a lovely way to round off a creative session.

24/02/2026

Unfortunately our keyboard player was unwell today, but that didn’t stop the fun! 🎶
We turned the afternoon into an impromptu karaoke and dance session — lots of singing, laughter and great moves all round! Joined by our lovely choir singer and newly appointed parish counsellor Louise Lambord.

To wind down, we challenged ourselves with some brain teasers, including matching coloured bottles in the correct order and practising threading and tying shoelaces — great for focus and fine motor skills.

Mr W and I worked together to complete a musical instrument crossword (teamwork makes the dream work!), while Mr B made a brilliant start on a household crossword. 🧩✏️

A fantastic example of making the most of every moment and turning the unexpected into something special. 💛

23/02/2026

23/02/2026

Today we had a lovely visit from a beautiful 8-year-old gentle Golden Cocker Spaniel and her wonderful owner Claire. They brought so much joy and love into the home and created so many smiles.

🐾🐶🐈Animal visits can have a truly powerful impact on people living with dementia.
Benfitsits of Animal Visits for Dementia Patients

🐾Reduces anxiety and agitation
🐾Boosts mood and happiness
🐾Encourages communication
🐾Stimulates memory recall
🐾Promotes social interaction
🐾Provides comfort and companionship
🐾Lowers blood pressure and stress levels

Moments like these remind us how powerful animal companionship can be for those living with dementia 💛🐾

20/02/2026

🎉 B.I.N.G.O Friday Fun! 🎉
Today we enjoyed two lively games of bingo!
🏆 Game 1
✨ First Line – Mr W
✨ Full House – Mrs H
🏆 Game 2
✨ First Line – Mr N
✨ Full House – Mr Y
All our winners had a dip in the prize bag – and as always, the gentlemen made a beeline for the edible treats! 🍫🍪

A big thank you to Mrs H who helped me sort through a tonne of CDs – she couldn’t quite believe the size of our collection! 🎶💿

I also spent time doing room visits with PT, EF, JT and KJ, offering mini head massages and enjoying some lovely chats. 💆‍♀️💬
Mrs S had a beautiful moment cuddling a doll I gave her – such a comforting and heartwarming sight. 💕

Another wonderful Friday filled with fun, connection and smiles all around.

19/02/2026

Today some of our residents started the day with threading beads onto string, keeping their fingers nice and agile.

We then played 3 rounds of the ball target game, with Mr N winning with a massive 725 points!

After that, we played catch with the memory ball, answering questions as we caught it. The men then naturally progressed into a game of football.

Mrs F ended the afternoon with her knitting, while Mrs G decided to sit back and watch.

18/02/2026

Today we had our wonderful community coffee morning, enjoyed by all our residents. There was plenty of coffee and tea, delicious cakes, Valentine’s biscuits, and most importantly lots of chatter and laughter filling the room. ☕🍰💕

Socialising like this is so important — it helps build friendships, reduces feelings of loneliness, boosts mood, and laughter is a natural way to lift spirits and support overall wellbeing. It was lovely to see everyone connecting and enjoying each other’s company.

A big thank you to everyone who attended and helped make it such a special morning. We’re already looking forward to the next one on Wednesday 18th March!

17/02/2026

The Willows coffee, cake& Natter morning Wednesday 18th February 10.15am-11.45am.

All welcome

Donations gratefully received for the residents activity fund.

17/02/2026

First activity today involved a lovely visit from Nell the brown Lab 🐾 Mrs N and Mrs H had a wonderful cuddle with her and absolutely adored the extra affection.

Mr N, Mr W and Mrs H then walked Nell home with me, making the most of the sunny, crisp air. It was a refreshing stroll and everyone enjoyed getting out and about.

Later, the residents got creative decorating heart-shaped shortbread biscuits with icing and colourful sprinkles, all ready for our Coffee Morning tomorrow. They look almost too good to eat! 💕🍪

Mr B looked through the famous faces cards, seeing who he could recognise.

17/02/2026

Thanks for being a top engager and making it on to our weekly engagement list! 🎉

Sallyann Wilkinson, Hannah Brady, Sian Chambers, Viv Moody, Gail Cushen, Vinny Simarjeet Singh, Karen Grosse, Ranjith Kurian, Tonia Lunn-fowler, Jayne Phillips