NEWSLETTER

MAY 2016

Hello All,welcome to our May NEWSLETTER!

May is well known for “May Day” celebrations which have their roots in Pagan Anglo Saxon customs and the festival of “Beltane” which marks the beginning of summer. May Day is also the celebration of “coming to life” and this can be seen in the beautiful May blossoms which are a real delight at this time of year and remind us of the warmth of summer on the horizon.

Brixham Pirate Festival takes place over the “Mayday” weekend and regular pirate Thursdays are run throughout the summer by “Brixham Buccaneers”. Julie would be happy to take any resident’s down into Brixham to watch the many summer festivities that take place and enjoy the views and perhaps a delicious ice cream. Please ask Julie if you would like an outing and she will see what she can do!

STAFF NEWS…..

Congratulations to Rose and Kev on the birth of their beautiful baby daughter, Jemima on the 10th April weighing in at 7lbs 11ozs!

We would like to introduce our two new nurses Pauline and Sue and I’m sure you will meet them both in the coming days as we welcome them onto our lovely team at Hill House.

In House Announcements…

Last month we had a very special celebration when one of our residents celebrated her 106th Birthday. The occasion was marked by a visit from two local donkeys, and their owner of course… These visitors were very well behaved in the residents’ lounge and loved by everyone and I’m sure they will be asked to return as many of our residents have a great love of Donkey’s.

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REGULAR ITEMS FOR THE DIARIES:

PROMOTING HEALTHY LIVING

MUSIC FOR HEALTH WITH HEATHER on Tuesday afternoons every

other week

PET THERAPY WITH SIMON every Wednesday Morning

CHURCH SERVICE the first Tuesday of every month

TORBAY OWLS VISITING- monthly

KAREN THE HAIRDRESSER here everyThursday

MARION THE AROMATHERAPIST here most Mondays and Wednesdays

LAURA, VISITING CHIROPODISTvisits the home every six weeks.

MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT

MUSIC WITH MAC- monthly

LUC WALPOT– relax with the beautiful harp - monthly

MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT WITH GEORGE - monthly

MIKE’S MUSIC HOUR – monthly

OUTINGS

BRIXHAM HARBOUR SHOPS

STROLL AROUND THE GARDENS THEATRE

If you would like to enjoy another outing please don’t hesitate to ask – and we will see what we can do. Please see Julie our dedicated activities coordinator.

ACTIVITIES

REMINISCE AND DISCUSS QUIZZES MANICURES

READING THE NEWSPAPERS ANAGRAMS SINGALONG

GAMES OF YOUR CHOICE ONE TO ONES KARAOKE

There are lots of other additional daily events – please see the notice board for specific dates and times.

Also This Month

Birthdays Greetings Go To:

Elizabeth – May 6th

Pamela – May 17th

David – May 31st

Daily Activities could change so please check with Julie. Family and Friends are always welcome to attend any of our events - come and join us!

Please feel free to let us know about any exciting news or stories you may have that you would like to share in our monthly newsletter.

Can we please remind everyone that it is ILLEGAL to prop fire doors (including bedroom doors) open as they are linked to the fire alarm system, or to smoke anywhere within the Home.

Please continue to clearly name all clothing and personal items brought in.