As part of National Story telling week Monkscroft were delighted to welcome Mel Oliviera their local Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) into the home.

Grace Care Centre had been very busy over the last few days celebrating a various number of events Including Burns night, Fish and Chips Lunch Club, baby showers and birthdays!

Residents at Goodson Lodge recently enjoyed the celebrations of Burns Night, the annual evening of feasting which commemorates the life and work of Robert Burns, renowned Scottish poet from the 1700’s.

For national storytelling week The Lakes Care Centre were delighted to welcome Nick Gibbs.

There has been a distinctly Scottish feel to the activities taking place this week in care homes operated by The Orders of St John Care Trust (OSJCT) to mark Burns Night.

On the 11th January, staff at Coombe End Court hosted a “Quiz and Curry” night. A Wiltshire based Ukulele Group who have become firm friends of the home provided the musical entertainment during the interval, whilst the quiz teams enjoyed their curries.

This Wednesday 19th December residents from Wiltshire’s OSJCT homes were cordially invited to their much-anticipated Christmas event at the Devizes Corn Exchange. The annual residents’ Christmas party truly made a mark on the social calendar.

A returning visit from the Holy Catholic Primary School was thoroughly enjoyed by residents, family members and staff.

Over the last six weeks, the team at Brookside have been performing a meticulously creative experience for their residents.