🎶 What a fabulous afternoon we had! 🎶
The wonderful Joanna Lee came to sing for us, bringing a fantastic mix of songs from across the decades. There were plenty of familiar favourites, lots of dancing and even some of our residents couldn’t resist singing them solo!🎤😊
Such a fun, lively afternoon filled with music, singing and smiles. Thank you, Joanna! ❤️
🌸 Wish Wednesday! 🌸
Joan’s wish was simple – a lovely cup of tea in a peaceful setting. ☕️ So we headed into the countryside and discovered the gorgeous Glasshouse Cafe in Peldon.
We enjoyed our tea and delicious cake in the beautiful conservatory, overlooking the fields. 🌿 A peaceful afternoon filled with lots of laughter and wonderful company. 💕
#WishWednesday
🎉✂️ A very special outing today! ✂️🎉
We took the lovely Neil out for a trip to the barbers to get him looking sharp for his 90th birthday celebrations 🥳
There’s nothing quite like a fresh haircut to make you feel your best, and Neil was all smiles from start to finish. A true gentleman, as always! 💙
Thank you Amy and Carl for taking the time out of your days to take them 😊
Happy 90th Birthday, Neil — we hope you have the most wonderful day celebrating such an incredible milestone! 🎂🎈
#CareHomeLife #BirthdayCelebration #FeelingFresh #90YearsYoung
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