Oct 2020
Warm and cosy autumnal fun at Spencer Court
Crunchy leaves underfoot, nights drawing in and the first frost can mean only one thing: autumn is upon us. Despite not going out and about as much as usual, the seasonal fun has continued for residents at Spencer Court.
Autumnal activities at Spencer Court have been designed to celebrate the most colourful of seasons. Halloween arts and crafts, seasonal poetry readings and luxury hot chocolate tasting have helped residents to experience the season safely, and ensure everyone feels warm and cosy during these chilly days.
In addition, residents have been enjoying the home’s views of Woodstock’s many ancient trees and woodland which are showing a riot of colour during autumn.
The following poem, written in 1973 by June Kellum, was a favourite at the home’s recent poetry reading, and residents agreed it summarises the sensory experience of autumn perfectly.
Autumn
There’s nothing as fine
As an autumn day,
with the smell in the air
of fresh mown hay.
Each tree is a wonder,
of beauty, untold.
Each leaf brushed with colour,
a sight to behold.
There’s a nip in the air
- crisp, cool and clear -
To remind us that winter
soon will be here!
But for now we have autumn,
the ‘Show-Off’ of seasons!
My favourite, by far,
And these are the reasons!
June Kellum c.1973