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 | May 31, 2023 | Abbotsleigh Care Home, Creative Activities
It’s that time of year again when the Chelsea Flower Show hits our television screens and we host our own Abbotsleigh Flower Show, when our Abbotsleigh Care Home residents impress up with their floral talents! We had a huge variety of blooms to choose from and...
by Kirstie Newell | May 10, 2023 | Abbotsleigh Care Home, Competitions
As part of the coronation celebrations at Abbotsleigh Care Home, we entered a Nellsar-wide competition to design and make an eye-catching coronation crown. Heading up the competition, Nellsar’s Recreation and Well-Being Manager Viv Stead commented: “The idea was...
by Kirstie Newell | Apr 12, 2023 | Abbotsleigh Care Home, Celebrations
Easter crafts were in full swing here at Abbotsleigh Care Home last week, in celebration of spring. Little Easter baskets were made by our residents ready for our Easter egg hunt! They then went to the garden and hunted down the eggs that the Easter bunny had hidden...
by Kirstie Newell | Apr 12, 2023 | Abbotsleigh Care Home, Music and Entertainment
Singer Keeley Our lovely performer Keeley came to sing some swinging 50s and 60s songs for us at Abbotsleigh Care Home last week. Everyone loves to sing along – our residents know all of the words to the classic hits and there is always some arm waving and pom pom...