The Willows Care Home

24/09/2025

Today's Activities Update 🌟

We began the day with some relaxing hand and head massages for our lovely residents who are unable to leave their rooms — a calming start that brought plenty of smiles and comfort.💆💆‍♀️

Later, a creative group session saw us decorating pinecones in a vibrant array of colours, all in preparation for our upcoming pinecone visual wind chime project. It's already looking fabulous, and we can’t wait to see the final result! 🎨

To make the day even more special, I unearthed some Star Trek magazines from storage for one of our residents who’s a big fan — her face lit up with joy!

It’s the little things that make a big difference.

23/09/2025

Mr B in the festive spirit today

23/09/2025

Today, everyone was determined to complete the edge of the puzzle — it took some time, but we finally conquered it with teamwork and persistence!

Inspired by my new dog onesie we did a dog breed quiz& matched the dogs to my onesie.

Some of the residents enjoyed browsing through a science and car book, while others looked through a collection of vintage advert cards, which sparked fond memories and conversation.

Mr. B was particularly cheerful today, singing and humming “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.” We had a little laugh and reminded him that he might be just a tad early!

22/09/2025

Today at The Willows: Music Monday Meets Ball Games! 🎶🏀

Residents enjoyed a lively Music Monday, enhanced with a variety of engaging ball games to boost reflexes and coordination. Activities included catching and throwing for quick reactions, hoopla for hand-eye coordination, and skittles for a bit of friendly competition. Smiles, laughter, and toe-tapping tunes filled the room – a wonderful way to start the week!

20/09/2025

20/09/2025

Bollywood Event

What a vibrant and joyful afternoon we’ve all had!

We were treated to incredible performances by Indian dancers and singers, indulged in delicious Indian cuisine, and danced the afternoon away to some energetic Bollywood beats.

A huge thank you to everyone who made the event so special – from the performers to the chefs, and of course, all of you who came and celebrated with us.

Until next time – namaste! 🌸✨🎶

19/09/2025

Of course, Friday means one thing at The Willows… Bingo!

We had a fantastic time with our regular bingo session, bringing plenty of smiles and a bit of friendly competition. 🎉
We also added some fun with a game of Higher or Lower – always a hit!
For our residents who aren’t able to leave their rooms, we made sure they didn’t miss out on the fun either. I spent some time with them playing a balloon game, sharing laughs and lifting spirits. ❤️

It’s the little things that make a big difference.

18/09/2025

Thursday Afternoon Fun at The Willows

It was a buzzing Thursday afternoon at The Willows! We kicked things off with a bit of pampering — manicures all around, leaving everyone feeling fabulous. Our creative crew got stuck into some painting for the upcoming Bollywood bash — sparkles and colour everywhere!

Meanwhile, the games table was in full swing with animal and number dominoes, followed by a round of Jenga (with some very impressive tower-building going on)

We had lots of laughs trying to guess the Famous Faces, and everyone joined in for a brain-teasing animal-themed crossword — teamwork made the dream work!

A little bit of everything, and a whole lot of fun!

17/09/2025

🌧️☕ Coffee, Cake & Natter Morning – A Rainy but Lovely Start! 🍰🗨️
Today we held our very first Coffee, Cake & Natter Morning! While the rain may have kept a few people away, the residents who joined us had a wonderful time enjoying delicious cake, a hot drink, and some lovely company. 🧁💬

This will now be a regular event on the 3rd Wednesday of every month, so if you missed it this time, we’d love to see you at the next one on Wednesday 15th October! 🗓️
Everyone’s welcome — come along for a warm drink, a sweet treat, and a good old natter!