by Kirstie Newell | Feb 26, 2024 | Abbotsleigh Care Home, Celebrations
Tuesday 13 February was Shrove Tuesday and we were keen to get tasting here at Abbotsleigh Care Home, as who doesn’t love a pancake?! We chose our toppings and even flipped a few pancakes ourselves, to give our Chef’s arms a rest! The bunny rabbit was an extra...
by Kirstie Newell | Dec 12, 2023 | Abbotsleigh Care Home, Arts and Crafts
Festive crafts a plenty have been happening here at Abbotsleigh Care Home! We’ve made some beautiful Christmas wreaths, jolly snowmen, colourful Christmas decorations and good-looking gingerbread men! It’s the best time of year and our Christmassy creativity has...
by Kirstie Newell | Oct 16, 2023 | Abbotsleigh Care Home, Celebrations
World Animal Day It was World Animal Day on Wednesday 4 October and we were so lucky here at Abbotsleigh Care Home to have a lovely visit from our local Riding for the Disabled (RDA) horses. We fed them apples and our residents had a wonderful time admiring them....
by Kirstie Newell | Sep 25, 2023 | Abbotsleigh Care Home, Arts and Crafts
When it comes to art, we are always excited to express ourselves here at Abbotsleigh Care Home. With a bit of help from our very creative Activity Lead Esme, we have created some beautiful and thoughtful pieces recently using clay, water colours, acrylic paint, tissue...
by Kirstie Newell | Sep 19, 2023 | Abbotsleigh Care Home, Arts and Crafts
Since our last Abbotsleigh Care Home flower show, our residents have become very competitive when it comes to arranging their flowers! Our Resident Liaison Kirsty’s car was full to the brim with blooms and many of our ladies were excited to arrange their own bouquets,...