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World Book Day & Birthdays At Bank Close House Care Home In Chesterfield

It’s been busy, busy busy this week at Bank Close House care home in Chesterfield.

We celebrated Doreen’s 93rd Birthday on 3rd March. She had visits from her family during the morning and had plenty of cards and presents to open. In the evening we had a buffet tea with a lovely cake and all the residents and staff sang Happy Birthday to her. Doreen had a lovely birthday and really enjoyed her day. She thanked everyone for all their effort and best wishes.

The 5th March was World Book Day, a day to celebrate books and stories in all their forms and glory. Barbara and John were pointing out countries on the Globe in the hallway and talking about where they had visited. Garry has been reading his football programmes and Jean has been “exercising her brain” by doing some puzzles. Joan has been having “doll therapy” in the lounge and Hazel has been looking at pictures in a book.

John has also been arranging the artificial plants in the Conservatory – Alan Titchmarsh eat your heart out!

A Lovely Romantic Valentines Day at Bank Close House

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Our Residents enjoyed making crafts and cards for Valentine’s Day, which are all proudly displayed in the main hall-way.

Staff set up a table in the Conservatory for John to have his lunch with his wife Maureen. They both enjoyed a glass of wine together and Maureen was overwhelmed when John handed her his Valentine’s card.

All the residents had a glass of fizz and chocolates during the day to celebrate.

Here are some photos of the crafts and of John and Maureen celebrating Valentines.

Bank Close House Latest News For February

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WOW! What a busy month so far for our residents and staff here at Bank Close house. Every month we have different artist visit us from Lost Chords to entertain our guests with some beautiful singing and musical instruments. Lost Chords are a dementia friendly charity who entertain our residents with either Folk, Opera, Harpist, or Pianist.

Here are some pictures of the folk duo who spent the afternoon with our residents and staff recently, and yes, the residents do get involved by playing along with instruments.

Steven Shaw, who entertained everyone at Christmas, was also back to carry on with his singing of golden oldies and classics. Liz and Hazel were holding hands and swaying along to the music, while Malcolm was singing his heart out.

All the residents and staff had a wonderful afternoon listening to Steven sing his song and perform for everyone, we really can’t wait to have him back!

A Fond Farewell & Latest News From Bank Close House

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Well here at Bank Close House we have hit the ground running entering 2020, but before we tell you what has been happening here, we would like to wish two of our staff a fond farewell as they move on to pastures new.

Kyle (Senior carer) has left us to go and join the team at Ashgate Hospice, we wish Kyle all the best for his future and thank him for 10 years’ service to Bank Close House, you will be greatly missed.

Also, we say bye bye to Pauline you has left us and again thank her for all her hard work and dedication.

Here are some photos of Kyle on his last day.

This week our residents have been enjoying games of Bingo, Dominos and Target games which is not only good fun but is great for our residents’ hand eye co-ordination.

We have a lot of things happening here at Bank Close House so keep an eye out for information on all things happening here.

Here are some photos from this week’s activities:

Latest News From Bank Close House Care Home in Chesterfield

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Just quick update on what has been happening here at Bank Close House to start the new year.

Age UK – Strictly No Falling Scheme Silver Award

We are currently in the process of working alongside Age UK ( https://www.ageuk.org.uk/ ) and completing the Strictly No Falling scheme, which sets out to reduce the number of falls in a Care Home.

We have just received the Silver Award and are working towards obtaining the Gold Award, a very well done to Katy for all your hard work to achieve the silver award.

5 Star Food Hygiene

Our yearly Environmental Health food hygiene rating has been carried out and we have been awarded 5 Stars on our rating, which we have proudly displayed on our front door.

A Competitive & Creative New Year!

Our Residents have been busy this new year, enjoying a very competitive game of Dominos and making calendars for their bedrooms. Our manager even has one attached to her office door and says “thank you Liz for my lovely calendar”.

Bank Close House Christmas Party Enjoyed By All

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A wonderful time was had by all at the Bank Close House Christmas party on Friday 13th December!

“Thunderroadz” entertained our residents with songs from across the generations and finished off with an ensemble of Christmas songs.

A fine and festive buffet was held afterwards and all residents drew out the raffle tickets. All the winning tickets are displayed on the Notice Board in reception, so take a look and see if you’re one of the lucky winners!

All the staff and residents enjoyed the singing and entertainment and a massive £320 was raised through the raffle and Christmas market.

The now clean shaven Kyle also raised an additional £237 for his No Shave November.

A residents meeting has also been held where the residents decided they would like some additional decorations in the garden. A selection of pictures were shown to all the residents and they all decided on some metal animal artworks to be displayed around the grounds of the back garden.

Merry Christmas to everyone from all at Bank Close House!

Upcoming Events At Bank Close House

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Tuesday 3rd December – Christmas Church Service

St Paul’s Church in Hasland will be visiting us as part of our annual Christmas Service on Tuesday 3rd December at 11am.

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Remembrance Day At Our Chesterfield Care Home

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With the run up to Armistice Day the residents here at Bank Close House put their time and energy into making poppies to help celebrate and remember the fallen heroes of both World Wars.

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