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At Thornfield Care Home, Remembrance Day is a time to pause, reflect, and give thanks to all those who have served – past and present.

From creating poppy displays and sharing personal wartime memories to watching national remembrance services together, each home was filled with quiet reflection, gratitude, and pride.

These moments of remembrance are not only a time to look back, but a chance to reflect on the values of courage, resilience, and unity that continue to inspire us all.

We will remember them.

Our residents have been getting creative in the kitchen making some delicious cup cakes.

They all enjoyed a session of cake making, baking and decorating. This included pouring in the batter mixes, cracking some eggs, adding the water and vegetable oil and melting butted.

Mixed all these ingredients together, our colleague then split the mix into small portions for each person to fill some cupcake cases.

An ice-cream afternoon was held at our home, and Residents all enjoyed an ice-cream served by the wellbeing team. The afternoon was a great chance for Residents to socialise.

One Resident said, “The ice-cream is delicious! What a treat!”

Celebrations such as Easter are incredibly special and poignant to a number of our residents for religious reasons, or simply for the important memories associated with these special occasions which we celebrate numerous times throughout our lives. 

We feel that due to the benefits to our residents it is important to encourage our homes to think independently and design activities suited to each homes resident group, to ensure our activities are inclusive for all and to give the most enriching experience possible. This is something we are incredibly passionate about as an organisation and are proud to see the amazing ways our staff and residents celebrated Easter 2025!

Walking in a care home garden offers numerous benefits for residents, including increased physical activity, enhanced mental well-being, and social interaction.

Gardens provide a connection to nature, reduce stress, and can even trigger memories, particularly for residents with dementia.

It’s a simple human needs to feel valued and appreciated.

We chose you as an employee of the month, Aleena.

We observed you based on the following:

• Achievements – Excellent 
• Attitude – Excellent 
• Reliability – Excellent 
• Co-operation – Excellent 
• Quality of work – Excellent 
• Willingness to learn – Excellent 
• Service to residents, relatives and other multidisciplinary team – Excellent  
• Punctuality – Excellent 

Well done for your incredible effort in helping when we needed cover at last minute!

Thank you for your willingness to learn, and the genuine passion for providing excellent care!

We are lucky to have you as part of our team!

Thank you for all your contributions to our Thornfield family.

Mother’s Day isn’t always about gifts and cards; it’s when we celebrate our mums and get to spend quality time with them.

As we grow older, it is easy to get lost in our day-to-day responsibilities and miss out on valuable time with our loved ones. That’s why days like Mother’s Day allow us to stop and celebrate our loved ones and in this case, our wonderful mums.

It’s a simple human needs to feel valued and appreciated.

We chose you as an employee of the month, Beatriz.

We observed you based on the following:

• Achievements – Excellent 
• Attitude – Excellent 
• Reliability – Excellent 
• Co-operation – Excellent 
• Quality of work – Excellent 
• Willingness to learn – Excellent 
• Service to residents, relatives and other multidisciplinary team – Excellent  
• Punctuality – Excellent 

Well done for your incredible dedication, willingness to learn, and the genuine passion for providing excellent care!

Starting a new job, especially in care, can be challenging, but you have embraced it with passion and commitment!

We are lucky to have you as part of our team!

Thank you for all your contributions to our Thornfield family.

Valentine’s Day is traditionally a day to celebrate love and connection, and our home embraced the spirit of the occasion creating heart-warming and inclusive celebration for all residents.

Special Valentine’s Day meals were prepared by the hospitality teams, with a cake, themed dishes, and communal dining experiences creating an atmosphere of joy and togetherness.