by Jodie Currey | Nov 14, 2023 | Abbotsleigh Care Home, In the Garden
Remember, remember the 5th (7th) of November! Last week we had a little get together in our garden here at Abbotsleigh Care Home, when we enjoyed sitting around our bonfire to watch a few fireworks. We sampled some delicious hot dogs and warming soup too, as cosied...
by Jodie Currey | Jul 3, 2023 | Abbotsleigh Care Home, In the Garden
We had some extra special visitors for the residents here at Abbotsleigh Care Home – caterpillars! From Insect Lore, we received a little clear pot containing five caterpillars and enough food for them to eat up until they’re ready to change into chrysalides. We...
by Kirstie Newell | Oct 12, 2022 | Abbotsleigh Care Home, In the Garden
At Abbotsleigh Care Home this week we have been busy planting bulbs for the spring. Our residents planted an array of different Narcissus bulbs in small pots, adding soil – with lots of concentrating going on! These flowers will look wonderful in the springtime...
by Kirstie Newell | Aug 28, 2022 | Abbotsleigh Care Home, In the Garden
As part of this year’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, our residents and staff at Abbotsleigh Care Home entered a fun competition running across all Nellsar’s 13 Homes, to see who could create the best royal-themed garden. The judging criteria were: Creativity:...
by Kirstie Newell | Jun 28, 2022 | Abbotsleigh Care Home, In the Garden
We’ve really been making the most of the sunshine (while it lasted!) here at Abbotsleigh Care Home. Our ladies and gents have been sharing pleasant moments together, a little gardening, drinks and ice-cream, and spoiling our chicks! Our resident Ray recently...
by Kirstie Newell | May 11, 2022 | Abbotsleigh Care Home, In the Garden
Mexican garden party Our residents at Abbotsleigh Care Home had a wonderful afternoon this week enjoying a little Mexican fiesta (and much later, a little siesta!) in our lovely garden. It was a colourful affair, with vibrant bunting and decorations, Mexican shawls...
