by Jodie Currey | Oct 24, 2023 | Celebrations, The Old Downs Residential Care Home
To mark Breast Cancer Awareness month here at The Old Downs Residential Care Home, our residents took part in our annual ‘Wear It Pink’ day. Our lovely Recreation and Well-Being team member Dee spoke about the importance of checking your breasts, for both...
by Kirstie Newell | Apr 27, 2023 | Celebrations, The Old Downs Residential Care Home
St George’s Day On Sunday 23 April our residents and staff joined in to celebrate St George’s Day here at The Old Downs Residential Care Home. We began the day by decorating our Home with St George’s day flags and then in the afternoon we got together to...
by Kirstie Newell | Jun 30, 2022 | Staff Recognition, The Old Downs Residential Care Home
On Friday 24 June we threw a leaving party for our Manager Caroline, who leaves The Old Downs Residential Care Home after five years of service. Our staff team and residents wished Caroline all the best for her future, as everyone enjoyed a sing along with Kevin Walsh...
by Kirstie Newell | May 27, 2021 | Cooking, The Old Downs Residential Care Home
On Wednesday 26 May our residents at The Old Downs Residential Care Home enjoyed a ‘bake and taste’ session together. Our ladies thoroughly enjoyed making a Victoria sponge, mixing the ingredients and filling the baking tins. It was super to watch the...
by Kirstie Newell | Dec 7, 2020 | Special Events, The Old Downs Residential Care Home
Last week at The Old Downs Residential Care Home we hosted a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party with delicious cakes, sandwiches and refreshments. Some of our residents enjoyed wearing ‘mad hats’ for the occasion and of course, we had a spot of dancing as well!...