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Willow Bank Residential Home, Tilesford Park, Throckmorton, Pershore (2025)

03/12/2025

🎄 Preparing for a Peaceful and Inclusive Christmas:
12 Expert Tips from Dementia UK Admiral Nurses

The festive season, while often joyful, can also be a time of heightened stress and emotional complexity, particularly for individuals living with dementia and their dedicated family caregivers. Changes in routine, increased visitors, and unfamiliar environments can sometimes lead to confusion, anxiety, and distress.

To help you navigate these unique challenges and ensure you and the person you care for can truly make the most of the holidays, the specialist Admiral Nurses at Dementia UK have compiled a comprehensive list of twelve top tips.

These expert guidelines are designed to help you proactively prepare for a peaceful, inclusive, and joyful festive season, focusing on maintaining routine, managing expectations, and creating a supportive atmosphere for everyone involved.

Buckland Care

03/12/2025

"Behold! The weekly shedding is complete! 💅💇‍♀️ It was Tuesday, which means the magnificent Wendy has once again blessed us with her presence for our weekly hair ritual. The residents have officially gone from 'just woke up' to 'ready for the red carpet' (or at least, the lounge).
💆‍♀️ Forget therapy! Nothing resets the week like getting your hair done. We aren't just getting pampered, we're restoring our faith in humanity and looking fabulous while doing it."

Buckland Care

02/12/2025

EXTENDED WILLOW BANK FAMILY
Your Mission: Help Us Hit the Perfect 10!

Now, here's where you come in! To help us sn**ch that elusive perfect 10 rating and ensure we continue to polish our services until they sparkle, we're sending out a super-duper-friendly SOS (Save Our Score!).

We kindly ask you to spare a few sparkling moments and submit a review on carehome.co.uk. Your feedback is like rocket fuel for our continuous improvement, it's invaluable to us! Plus, your honest perspective is a guiding star for other families who are navigating the often-stressful journey of finding the ‘right’ home for their loved one. (You'll find the review screenshots below for a little inspiration!)

We would be eternally grateful if ALL of you could share your experiences. And why stop there? Let's turn this into a family-wide fiesta! Please reach out to other family members, children, grandchildren, aunts, uncles, friends, and encourage them to share their perspectives, too! Every review counts: together, we can turn a great score into a truly spectacular one!

Quick note: If you haven't submitted a review in the last 6 months, we'd be particularly thrilled to hear from you again! And to those absolute legends who have, a massive THANK YOU from the whole team!

We deeply appreciate your continued support and understanding. You are a vital and cherished part of our extended Willow Bank family, and we genuinely value your partnership in providing this exceptional care. Thank you for being a part of our exciting journey toward dementia excellence!

SIMPLY, CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO START YOUR REVIEW
https://www.carehome.co.uk/review-submit/1091

Buckland Care

02/12/2025

"Willow Bank Rock-A-Billy Christmas" 💚

How many of our fabulous entertainers and performers did you recognise?
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02/12/2025

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02/12/2025

🎄 A Jolly Return to Willow Bank! 🎅

The halls of Willow Bank were jingling all the way as we welcomed back a cherished member of our extended family! The supremely talented Julie made a triumphant, festive return, not just on her own, but with her merry band of strummers: The Yuletide Ukulele Troupe!

They brought a dazzling dose of Christmas cheer, filling the air with the upbeat, heartwarming sounds of their little guitars for a truly special seasonal performance. The residents were tapping their toes and humming along to a joyful repertoire of classic carols and festive favourites.

It must have been quite the commitment to the Christmas spirit, as we're sure the entire troupe looked absolutely fantastic! But perhaps a little warm in their brilliant Christmas outfits and dazzling holiday attire.

A massive thank you to Julie Goodfellow and her Ukulele ensemble for kicking off the festive season at Willow Bank in such a spectacular, musical fashion!

Buckland Care Evesham & District Meeting Centre - Supporting Better Lives With Dementia Living Well with Dementia - Age UK Wyvern Evesham Dementia Action Alliance

01/12/2025

We want to express our heartfelt thanks to Pershore High School for inviting us to there Christmas Coffee Morning, this morning.
It was such a joy to be part of the celebration, and we truly appreciated the opportunity to share in the festive spirit.
The atmosphere was wonderful, and it meant a great deal to us to have be invited and included.
We are also deeply grateful for the beautiful flowers and delicious mince pies. Your thoughtful gesture brought so much cheer and added an extra touch of brightness to our residents day. It was incredibly kind of you, and we will treasure the memory of your generosity.
Thank you again for your warmth and kindness. We feel very fortunate to know you and to have shared in such a special occasion.

Buckland Care

01/12/2025

🌟 December Greetings: A Look Back at November's Joy! 🌟

Welcome, dear friends, family, and cherished members of our community, to the Willow Bank Newsletter!

As the scent of gingerbread and pine needles begins to fill the air, and we excitedly deck the halls for the most wonderful time of the year, we're thrilled to present our latest edition. It’s hot off the press, sparkling with stories, and brimming with all the wonderful happenings from the past month.

🍁 Recapping November's Whirlwind of Activity

While the festive lights are now glowing brightly, November was a spectacular, jam-packed prelude to the holiday season!
It was truly a whirlwind of activity, an emotional rollercoaster that took us from bursts of genuine laughter to quiet moments of meaningful reflection, and everything in between. We had so much go on that we are genuinely still wondering how we managed to fit it all into just 30 days!

Inside this newsletter within, you’ll find photographic and video evidence and full accounts of our lively events, uplifting trips out, and those treasured, quiet moments that make Willow Bank so special. It was undeniably a month to remember, creating beautiful memories we will carry with us into December.

💖 Our Heartfelt Gratitude: The Willow Bank Family

As always, none of this joy, warmth, or activity would be possible without your immense support. A massive, heartfelt thank you goes out to all our resident families and our incredible local community. Your engagement, your visits, your donations, and your time are the secret, magical ingredients that truly make Willow Bank feel like a home, a cozy, vibrant, and loving place where everyone belongs.
If you’re looking for more inspiration, proof of the fun, or just want to keep up with the day-to-day smiles, be sure to visit, like, follow, share, and comment on our page at www.facebook.com/willowbankcare/

🔔 Looking Ahead: Deck the Halls for December!

Now, hold on to your reindeer hats! November was wonderful, but December is shaping up to be unforgettable! We are ready to embrace the festive season with open arms, packed with carols, holiday treats, special seasonal events, and plenty of cheer.

Evesham & District Meeting Centre - Supporting Better Lives With Dementia Living Well with Dementia - Age UK Wyvern Evesham Dementia Action Alliance Pershore Volunteer Centre Church Lench CE First School Pershore High School Pershore Library Pershore People

01/12/2025

🎶 An Encore of Joy: Heather's Triumphant Return 🎤

We were absolutely delighted to welcome back the incomparable Heather for what promised, and delivered, another magnificent afternoon of music, joy, and collective cheer! The atmosphere was instantly uplifted as Heather took the stage, ready to share her fantastic repertoire and vibrant energy with our beloved residents.

A Heart-Stopping Solo Moment
But the afternoon held a surprise, a moment so heart-warming it brought a tear to every eye. "But what, you say!" you might ask? It was a truly heart-stopping and deeply emotional rendition when one of our cherished residents, Lizzie, took the spotlight.

With incredible bravery and grace, Lizzie performed a solo piece alongside Heather. The entire room, residents, their families, and staff alike, rose to the occasion, offering their full and unwavering moral support. The sight of everyone united in encouraging Lizzie was simply inspiring.

It was more than just a musical performance; it was a powerful testament to community, courage, and the enduring power of music to connect us all. A truly simply amazing and unforgettable afternoon that will resonate in our hearts long after the final note faded.

01/12/2025

🫖 A Grand Gastronomic Gathering at Willow Bank! 🍰

The hallowed halls of Willow Bank Care Home recently played host to an event of unparalleled sophistication and sheer, unadulterated pleasure: an Afternoon Tea that frankly put most five-star establishments to shame!

Forget your paltry, store-bought biscuits; our dedicated culinary kitchen wizards conjured up a breathtaking, beautiful selection of homemade treats. I'm talking about miniature masterpieces, baked with love, precision, and possibly a sprinkle of magic. From featherlight sponges that practically floated off the plate to scones so perfect they could solve world peace, the display was a testament to the fact that nothing tastes quite as good as something made with genuine care (and perhaps a generous amount of butter).

Each delicate creation was, of course, perfectly paired with a lovely cuppa. This wasn't just any tea; this was about life itself, a piping hot brew strong enough to revive the spirit and smooth enough to settle the most ardent debate over whether jam or cream goes first (it's a truly existential question, you understand).

But the true star of the show wasn't the food, delicious though it was. It was the atmosphere! The room buzzed with excellent company and lively chatter. We had a veritable summit of wits, where tales were spun, jokes were shared, and the very air was thick with camaraderie and the satisfying sound of gentle crockery clinking. Secrets were exchanged over teacups, historical facts (and maybe some slightly exaggerated personal histories) were debated, and friendships were strengthened one delightful bite at a time. It was an afternoon that proved age is merely a number, but a good slice of cake is eternal!

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01/12/2025

It was our beloved Joans birthday recently, spoilt with cards, presents and a cake, specially prepared by our wondeful kitchen. Happy birthday from all the team and residents🎂

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