17/02/2026
Love was in the air this Valentine's Day!
The residents of Martins House truly embraced the spirit of love and creativity. They poured their hearts into crafting beautiful Valentine’s cards, each one a unique expression of affection and friendship. Alongside this delightful activity, they made heart-shaped decorations that added a festive touch to the atmosphere. Seeing the residents explore their creative side through arts and crafts was wonderful to see and helped boost morale all around our care home 😁🎨
To sweeten the day, everyone enjoyed delicious heart-shaped cookies paired with a nice cup of tea, creating the perfect combination of warmth and sweetness. As a special treat, each resident received a thoughtfully prepared treat bag filled with an assortment of sweets and chocolates, ensuring that no one left without a token of love to cherish. It was a day filled with laughter, joy, and heartfelt moments that reminded us of all of the importance of connection and kindness 😆🍭🍫
These activities help keep the mind active which is so important for physical and mental wellbeing as well as using group crafting to bring residents together by encouraging conversations. Using an activity on a day so full of love and memories this session also prompts conversations about past relationships, loved ones and happy memories 💟
