Spencer House Care Home - Avery Healthcare

11/08/2025

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Residents requested ice-cream cones, so we delivered!

As requested, we brought round a selection of ice cream and sauces and more toppings!

Considering it was a very warm day, this was an amazing idea.😋

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11/08/2025

We have some fun this morning with our armchair football session!

We have a little goal net for us to target.

Margaret scored an amazing 12 goals in a row!!!

11/08/2025

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Wishing our lovely Monica a Happy Birthday!

Enjoy your cake! 😋

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09/08/2025

What an absolute cracker of a day!
The sun shone and the garden was a buzz and hype of happiness with families old and new visiting the home to share our fete day.
Fabulous stalls and amazing atmosphere.
It really was amazing.
Our BBQ sold out, tombola as popular as always and an amazing raffle with prizes to name a few of the stalls.
All winning prizes have either been distributed or will be through next week.
A huge thank you to everyone who has supported the home for the fete. It really is a team effort but creates an amazing family afternoon for everyone to enjoy.
The fabulous Alley kept us entertained through the afternoon and had everyone singing and dancing along.
The dum roll total is currently around £650!!!!
Which is amazing!!!!!
Added to the total on JustGiving from Jan and Kelly’s O2 climb and the £200 in the donation pot there is almost £1000 each being donated to Autism East Midlands and Your Local Air Ambulance WNDLR

From Cheryl, Jan and the team at Spencer House.
Thank you
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08/08/2025

Lovely moments shared in our sunny garden this afternoon 😊☀️

07/08/2025

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Had the lovely Lesley Ann and Katie Rose come and sing for us this week!

Everyone really enjoyed their performance and was singing along to every word.
Hands were swaying, and feet were tapping.
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05/08/2025

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Happiest of birthdays to our wonderful Sheila!

We hope you have a wonderful day and enjoy your yummy lunch with your family.
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04/08/2025

Happy Monday, everyone... we all know what that means... BINGO!

Residents were ready for this morning in the dining room, ready to start.

Elizabeth was very happy when she got the first line and got some yummy sweets.

Mike was shocked that he had got all of the number on the board and won some yummy chocolate.

03/08/2025

A round up of the end of last week with a variety of activities. Walks out in the garden, a visit from Dugee, ball games and word games and more.
There has been so much going on.

We are looking forward to our summer fete next Saturday and hope you can all pop by and attend.
9th August 2-5pm

30/07/2025

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What a lovely afternoon we had with GMF Music Greg!

He went from room to room and then ended up having a sing song in our lounges too!

Greg brings so much joy to the residents and always likes to make it memorable for each of them.

Thank you so much, Greg. we all look forward to seeing you next time!
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30/07/2025

Lovely moment shared with Pearl and our Holistic Therapist Ronan yesterday.

Ronan is very well liked by all of our residents as he brings a warm and kind approach to all.
He delivers such a calm atmosphere when he is here.

29/07/2025

We took a Mystery Trip around Northampton.
Looking at all the lovely stone buildings and talking about our past.
We then got to see the lovely building of Althorp House, and we discussed some of our royal history.

Residents enjoyed the sights and the chats!
Our bus was filled with laughter!

05/06/2025

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉

We’re thrilled to share that Louise Brown, our amazing Head Chef at Greenholme House Care Home - Avery Collection in Burley-in-Wharfedale, has made it to the Regional Finals of the NACC Care Chef of the Year! 👩‍🍳🏆

Her passion for crafting delicious, nutritious meals for our residents is second to none, and this recognition is well deserved. 💙🍽️

We're incredibly proud of her talent, creativity, and hard work.

Good luck, Louise – you've got this! 🙌

03/06/2025

🏃‍♀️ Alma Court Care Home - Avery Healthcare Raises Over £1400 For Cancer Research UK 🏅

A team of 14 dedicated staff came together to raise funds for Cancer Research by taking part in the Cancer Research UK Race for Life Pretty Muddy event at Weston Park on May 17th.

Led by receptionist and breast cancer survivor Theresa Faulkner, The OTT Girls ran to support others affected by cancer. Theresa’s journey inspired her colleagues to join the cause, with her saying, “I feel overwhelmed by the support from the team at Alma Court. I enjoyed the day, and it was so worth it.” 🙌

💙 The event was more than just a race - it united residents, staff, and families, who generously donated and shared their own experiences with cancer. Covered in mud but full of pride, the team raised £1,496 to help fund vital research.

Home Manager Rachel Hammond said, “I am immensely proud of my team and what they achieved on Saturday. It just shows you what you can do if you put your mind to it.” 🏃‍♀️

19/05/2025

🌤️ The Countdown Continues: Sheena & Jess’s Skydive for Alzheimer's Society! 🪂💙

The big day is getting closer! On 20th September 2025, Sheena and Jess - senior carers from Lady Jane Court Care Home - Avery Healthcare will be taking to the skies for a cause that means the world to them: raising funds for Alzheimer’s Society.

Every day, they care for people living with Alzheimer’s and dementia, and their compassion knows no bounds. Now, they’re going above and beyond (literally!) to support vital research and services - and you can be part of their journey.

✨ Help them soar towards their fundraising goal!

💙 Donate or Share: https://www.justgiving.com/team/septemberskydive2025

Every donation brings us one step closer to making a real difference. Let’s lift them up with our support - before they take that leap from 10,000 feet! 🙌💙

Help Jess Wingfield raise money to support Alzheimer's Society

17/05/2025

💙 Communities That Care ✨

Our care homes have been showing true community spirit through a series of inspiring fundraising efforts.

🌊 Southbourne Beach Care Home - Avery Collection unveiled a beautiful mermaid tail sculpture for Great Tail Trail, supporting Julia's House Children's Hospice. Created by resident Penny, with help from Kiera and Alex, the project has a fundraising goal of £750. “It reminded me of painting with my grandchildren,” said Penny.

💇‍♀️ At Merlin Court Care Home - Avery Healthcare, Admin Kelly O’Donnell raised nearly £1,200 for The Little Princess Trust by donating her waist-length hair. “The charity’s work really touched me,” said Kelly. Resident Christine called the gesture “incredibly brave.”

🏃‍♀️ At Chorleywood Manor Care Home - Avery Collection, Care Assistants Wendy and Charmaine completed the London Landmarks Half Marathon, raising over £1,100 for Alzheimer's Society and Dementia UK.

🌉 In their ongoing commitment to charity, residents and staff are now taking on a 10-mile walk across 10 London bridges to raise funds for Great Ormond Street Hospital and Charity ’s new children’s cancer centre. Join us in wishing them the best of luck on their fundraising journey 🙌

👉 Click here to donate and show your support: https://www.justgiving.com/page/tracy-moore-3

16/05/2025

✨ Resident Wishes: Making Dreams Come True at Avon Valley ✨

At Avon Valley Care Home - Avery Healthcare, the team takes pride in helping residents fulfil their long-held wishes and create unforgettable moments in the process 💫

Last month, staff at Avon Valley made Evelyn Prigg’s wish of a day at the seaside come true 🌊

🍦 Evelyn visited Burnham-on-Sea, where she enjoyed all the seaside classics - fish and chips, an ice cream, and a stroll down to the beach 🏖️

As she stepped off the bus, Evelyn beamed and said, “This was my wish; dreams do come true.” ✨

Another incredible wish came to life for 92-year-old Jean Hooper, a lifelong Bristol Rovers supporter who wished to attend a match at the Memorial Stadium. ⚽

Thanks to the generosity of Bristol Rovers, Jean was able to visit the stadium and watch the team play, with tickets provided free of charge.

The club even announced Jean’s visit during the match, celebrating her as a proud “Gashead” 💙.

These wishes remind us of the power of cherished memories and the joy of making dreams come true 🌟

15/05/2025

📢 Welcome to the May edition of Avery Talk!

Last month, we celebrated Easter with lots of chocolate, furry friends, and joyful festivities across our homes. Residents enjoyed Easter egg hunts, springtime crafts, and shared many heartwarming moments together. We also marked milestone birthdays and wedding anniversaries, making April a truly special month.

As always, we’ve included our Photo of the Month, capturing a beautiful memory from one of our homes.

Sit back and enjoy catching up on all the wonderful moments from April! 💙

👉 Click here to read:

Welcome to the May edition of Avery Talk! Last month, we celebrated Easter with lots of chocolate, furry friends, and joyful festivities...

15/05/2025

🐰 Easter Joy at Avery Healthcare 🐣

Avery care homes across the country came alive with bunnies, laughter, and joy as we celebrated our annual Easter festivities! From egg hunts to community fairs, residents, families, and staff joined together for unforgettable moments of springtime fun. 🌼

At Poets Mews Care Home - Avery Healthcare residents shared a special Easter meal with their loved ones, while Birchmere House Care Home - Avery Healthcare held a special Easter Sunday prayer service, offering residents a meaningful and reflective celebration. ✨

Knowle Gate Care Home - Avery Healthcare welcomed the local community for sunshine-filled crafts and activities, while Eastbourne Gardens Care Home - Avery Collection had a surprise visit from the Easter Bunny, delighting residents with festive goodies. 🐰

Elton House Care Home - Avery Collection enjoyed a “hoppy” weekend, and Butlers Mews Care Home - Avery Healthcare hosted a vibrant Easter Fair with local vendors, face painting, henna designs, a tombola, and a lively egg hunt. 🎉

🐤 At Virginia Water Care Home - Avery Collection it was Bunny vs. Chick in a fun-filled race, and residents at Pemberley House Care Home - Avery Healthcare baked delicious Easter Simnel Cake. 🍰

Waterhouse Manor Care Home - Avery Collection's “Easter Eggstravaganza” featured entertainment for all ages and a show-stopping cake, while Bagshot Gardens Care Home - Avery Collection welcomed adorable baby chicks and piglets for a hands-on Easter treat. 🐣

At Middleton Lodge Care Home - Avery Healthcare creativity bloomed with some beautiful Easter bonnet crafting. 👒

What a truly egg-cellent celebration!

14/05/2025

🤝 Become Dementia Friends! 💙

Avery has long championed the work of Dementia Friends, an initiative run by the Alzheimer's Society, which is the UK’s largest effort to change perceptions about dementia while raising awareness, compassion, and understanding. ✨

Staff at Scholars Mews Care Home - Avery Healthcare have proudly become Dementia Friends after completing training led by Kate from the Alzheimer’s Society, in collaboration with Warwickshire County Council.

🧠 The team at Scholars Mews gained valuable insight into how dementia affects individuals and committed to taking small, everyday actions to make a difference. Scholars Mews is honoured to support this mission, ensuring no one in their community affected by dementia feels misunderstood or isolated.

👉 Visit Dementia Friends to learn more: https://www.dementiafriends.org.uk/

13/05/2025

🍫 A Sweet Trip Down Memory Lane ✨

On Tuesday 15th April, Bourn View Care Home - Avery Healthcare welcomed the team from Mondelēz International, owners of the iconic Cadbury UK brand, for a very special Cadbury-themed afternoon tea ☕🍰

🏭 With Bourn View just minutes from the historic Cadbury Factory in Bournville, the event stirred up cherished memories for many of our residents, some of whom, like Noreen and carer Claire, once worked at the factory themselves.

🍪 Beverley, from the visiting team, brought along delicious Cadbury cakes and biscuits, served with hot drinks, and hosted fun quizzes and activities. Residents were delighted to share their stories and reminisce about the factory in the “olden days,” reflecting on its deep-rooted impact on the local community. ✨

The afternoon was not only a treat for the taste buds, but a heartwarming celebration of shared memories, community heritage, and the sweet bond between Cadbury and Bournville 💙

12/05/2025

🐾 Animal Encounters Bring Joy Across Our Homes 🐣

There’s nothing quite like the joy that animal visits bring, and our homes have been bustling with furry, fluffy, and feathery guests this month.

🐑 At Alma Court Care Home - Avery Healthcare, residents were delighted to welcome adorable baby lambs into the home. Their gentle nature brought smiles all around and sparked warm memories of country life 🌾

Esher Manor Care Home - Avery Collection has been hatching new life with the return of Living Eggs South East 🐣
Residents have been watching in awe as ten eggs were delivered - so far, three fluffy chicks have arrived!

🦙 Over at Bourn View Care Home - Avery Healthcare, Prancer the alpaca made a very special appearance. Calm, curious, and incredibly cuddly, he was a huge hit with residents who loved giving him plenty of fuss ❤️

Merlin Court Care Home - Avery Healthcare also enjoyed a visit from alpacas. Both residents and staff were thrilled by the calming and cheerful interaction. ✨

🐾 Meanwhile, Virginia Water Care Home - Avery Collection celebrated National Pet Day in style with a full line-up of visitors, including baby lambs, chicks, bunny rabbits, and even a tiny piglet 🐷

It was a day filled with laughter, wonder, and lots of animal cuddles.
These special visits created cherished memories for everyone 💙📸.

12/05/2025

🎉 WWII Heroine Celebrates 101st Birthday After VE Day 80th Anniversary 💙

On the eve of VE Day's 80th anniversary, we celebrated an extraordinary woman: Beryl Thornton, a proud WWII veteran and member of the Women’s Royal Naval Service, who turned 101 years old on May 7th!

Beryl, who resides at Camberley Heights Care Home - Avery Collection, was honoured at a heartfelt ceremony attended by family, friends, local dignitaries, Armed Forces representatives, and the Mayor of Surrey Heath.

💬 “It’s been such a privilege to serve my country,” Beryl shared, visibly moved. “To be here today, surrounded by so many wonderful people, is truly a gift.”

Born in 1924, Beryl joined the WRNS in 1943, working as a coder for the Government Code and Cypher School. From Scotland to Ceylon, her encrypted messages helped drive Allied success in the Far East.

💬 “The work we did was crucial,” Beryl said. “It was a tough time, but there were moments of joy too… the camaraderie with the Navy and American forces kept us going.”

Beryl’s birthday celebrations continued over the weekend with a charity dinner in support of the Camberley Branch - Royal British Legion, a cause close to Beryl's heart. 💙

Ian Chandler, Home Manager at Camberley Heights Care Home, reflected, ‘We are incredibly proud to honour her at this significant moment in history. Her story is a reminder of the incredible contributions made by women during WWII, and it is an honour to be part of her journey.” 🏅

30/04/2025

💙 Care Home Residents Take on 10-London-Bridge Challenge for Great Ormond Street Hospital ✨

Residents and team members at Chorleywood Manor Care Home - Avery Collection are gearing up for a special charity walk to raise funds for Great Ormond Street Hospital and Charity ’s new children’s cancer centre.

On Wednesday 21st May, the group will take on a 10-mile journey, crossing 10 iconic London bridges from Battersea Bridge to Tower Bridge. 🌉

Their goal is to raise £2,500 to support life-saving treatment for children battling cancer.

Despite their age and health challenges, residents are determined to make a difference. 💪

🗨️ “This is about showing that we can still contribute, no matter our age or ability,” said Eric Heather (93).

“I’m not letting anything stop me from participating. I want to make a difference for these children,” added resident Yvonne Field (89).

🗨️ “We’re doing this to make a real difference,” said Patrick, Well-being Manager.

Eric added, “I’m proud to be part of this challenge and hope it inspires others to get involved.” 🌟

Support our residents and help change lives - donate today to make a real difference!

📅 Wednesday 21st May 2025
🌉 Battersea Bridge ➡️ Tower Bridge
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