Merafield View Nursing Home

05/09/2025

🐾 We’re raising money for Woodside Animal Welfare Trust in Plymouth! 🐶🐱

This amazing local charity cares for abandoned and unwanted animals, giving them the love and support they deserve 💖

If you love animals as much as we do, please support us by donating here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/merafield-view-nursing-home-4?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=CL

Every little helps 🐾✨ Thank you!

02/09/2025

🎉 Big congratulations to our amazing Activities Coordinator, Cath!

We’re so proud to share that Cath has been selected as a finalist in the YMCA Community Awards! 🏆👏

The awards ceremony takes place on 11th October – we’ll all be cheering you on, Cath. Good luck, and thank you for everything you do! 💙✨

01/09/2025

Unfortunately, we’ve had to reschedule the alpaca visit originally planned for this week.

The new date and time is:
📅 Friday 12th September
⏰ 2:00 PM

🦙✨ Did someone say Alpacas???✨🦙

The fluffiest VIPs are on their way… Lakemoor Alpacas arrive this Friday at 2 PM! 🐾💛

Friends and family of Merafield are welcome to come and say hi, snap some pics, and soak up the alpaca-tastic vibes 🌿

For those residents unable to make it to the lounge, the fluff will be doing special room visits! 🥰

30/08/2025

🦙✨ Did someone say Alpacas???✨🦙

The fluffiest VIPs are on their way… Lakemoor Alpacas arrive this Friday at 2 PM! 🐾💛

Friends and family of Merafield are welcome to come and say hi, snap some pics, and soak up the alpaca-tastic vibes 🌿

For those residents unable to make it to the lounge, the fluff will be doing special room visits! 🥰

27/08/2025

We just want to say another big thank you to everyone for their amazing support in helping us raise money for our Residents’ Fund! 💜

22/08/2025

🌟 We Need Your Support! 🌟

We are collecting for Plympton Food Bank for essential items to support local families in need. 💙

🛒 Most Needed Items:

Tinned soup & beans

Pasta, rice & noodles

Cereal & porridge

Long-life milk & juice

Tea, coffee & hot chocolate

Tinned fruit & veg

Toiletries (toothpaste, soap, shampoo, deodorant)

Household essentials (toilet rolls, washing-up liquid)

Please feel free to drop off at reception, where we have an area dedicated for items.

14/08/2025

We are currently collecting again for Plympton Food Bank, after receiving some generous donations from family members

🛒 Food Bank Collection – Can You Help? 💛
We’re collecting donations for our local food bank, which is currently in urgent need of:
- 🥫 Tinned and packet soup
- 🍝 ‘Free from’ pasta
- 🍮 Sponge puddings
- 🫘 Tinned pulses
- 🧻 Toilet rolls
- 🍫 Sweet treats and chocolate
Other helpful items include:
- 🥣 Breakfast cereals
- 🥫 Tinned vegetables and fruit
- 🍅 Pasta sauces
- 🧼 Toiletries (shampoo, soap, deodorant)
- 🧃 Long-life milk and juice
- 🍼 Baby food and nappies
- 🧃 Squash and hot drink supplies (tea, coffee, hot chocolate)

Every item makes a difference. Thank you for supporting those in need in our community! Donations can be dropped off at reception.

We will be taking donations up until Monday 1st September.

12/08/2025

🌞 Summer Raffle Appreciation Post 🎉
We’d like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the following businesses for their generous donations of prizes and vouchers for our Summer Raffle:

- Friary Mill Bakery
- Iceland
- Petals
- Cathy’s Flowers
- Sports Direct
- The Eagle Pub

Your support helps make our event a success and brings excitement to our community. We’re so grateful for your kindness and generosity!

11/08/2025

🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁Draw Date Tomorrow🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁

11/08/2025

We want to say a big thank you to everyone that came out and supported our Summer Fete on Saturday.

Summer Raffle will be drawn tomorrow at 1.30pm in the lounge 💚

09/08/2025

Welcome to our fete, we also have raffle tickets on sale the draw takes place on 12th August

08/08/2025

📣 Summer Fête Tomorrow! 🎉
Just a quick reminder ahead of the big day...

🗓️ Date: Saturday, 09.08.2025
📍 Merafield View Nursing Home

🚗 Please note: The car park will be CLOSED, as the fête will be taking place in that space.
We kindly ask guests to use alternative transport or parking if possible.

We can't wait to see you for an afternoon of BBQ, games, music, raffles, and great company! 🌭🎶🌼