by Kirstie Newell | Jan 8, 2026 | Celebrations, The Old Downs Residential Care Home
It was time to say farewell to another year and welcome a new one in on 31 December here at The Old Downs Residential Care Home. On New Year’s Eve, we spent time creating resolutions for 2026, but we also reflected on things we were proud of. The new year is not...
by Kirstie Newell | Jan 8, 2026 | Celebrations, The Old Downs Residential Care Home
Christmas post Over the festive period, people everywhere enjoy sending Christmas cards to their loved ones, and here at The Old Downs Residential Care Home we received plenty! Our post box was full every single day throughout December, overflowing with thoughtful...
by Kirstie Newell | Nov 19, 2025 | Celebrations, The Old Downs Residential Care Home
Last week, we celebrated World Kindness Day here at The Old Downs Residential Care Home – a wonderful opportunity to pause and reflect on what kindness means to us all. Our residents were asked to share their thoughts on ‘What kindness means to me’, and...
by Kirstie Newell | Nov 19, 2025 | Celebrations, The Old Downs Residential Care Home
Firework crafts Our residents at The Old Downs Residential Care Home have been busy creating some beautiful firework-themed artwork over the past couple of weeks during our arts and crafts sessions. In the first session, we made vibrant fireworks from colourful tissue...
by Jodie Currey | Nov 4, 2025 | Celebrations, The Old Downs Residential Care Home
We had a frightfully fantastic time celebrating Halloween at The Old Downs Residential Care Home! Our dining room was transformed with bright purple and orange decorations, spooky balloons and pumpkins that our residents had decorated earlier in the week – the perfect...
by Kirstie Newell | Oct 22, 2025 | Celebrations, The Old Downs Residential Care Home
National Dessert Day We love celebrating national days here at The Old Downs Residential Care Home – and National Dessert Day was a particularly delicious one. Any excuse for sweet treats, and we’re there! Our residents enjoyed an irresistible spread that included...
