A visit from the Grinch at Charnley House care home in Hyde

A Festive Visit from the Grinch at Charnley House

Christmas came early to Charnley House care home in Hyde, with a surprise visit from none other than the Grinch himself! Residents were thrilled to spend a magical afternoon with the beloved (and slightly mischievous) character, who brought plenty of fun and festive cheer.

The Grinch may be famous for his grouchy demeanour, but he showed his softer side as he handed out chocolates and warm hugs to the delighted residents. Laughter filled the room as he shared jokes and showcased a few playful tricks that had everyone grinning from ear to ear.

The visit was a wonderful way to kick off the holiday season and left a lasting impression on everyone at Charnley House. It was heartwarming to see the smiles that this special event brought to residents and staff alike.

At Charnley House, creating cherished memories and fostering a sense of community is at the heart of what we do. This unforgettable afternoon with the Grinch was a perfect example of how we make every moment count, especially during the most wonderful time of the year.

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Christmas Festivities at Charnley House

The festive season is truly magical here at Charnley House. In the run-up to Christmas, our residents, staff, and visitors have been embracing the holiday spirit with plenty of fun, laughter, and togetherness. Here’s a glimpse into what we’ve been up to this December!

Cherished Christmas Visits

There’s nothing quite like spending time with loved ones, and our Christmas visits have been a highlight for residents and their families. It’s heart-warming to see the joy on everyone’s faces as they come together to celebrate the season. Our residents loved posing for pictures with their families in front of our festive decorations – memories to treasure forever!

Festive Baking Fun

The smell of Christmas filled the air as our residents got creative in the kitchen. Together, we made delightful puff pastry Christmas trees filled with Nutella, bringing smiles and plenty of sticky fingers! Baking is always a favourite activity here, and this time, it was made even more special by the festive cheer in the room.

Decking the Halls

Our home is looking extra festive this year, thanks to our residents and staff. Together, we decorated our Christmas trees and created a cozy Christmas fireplace centrepiece that has become the heart of our celebrations. Everyone pitched in, whether it was hanging ornaments or putting the finishing touches on the décor.

Weekly Hairdresser Visits

Looking and feeling our best is important, especially during the holidays! Our residents enjoy their weekly trips to the hairdresser, and the festive season is the perfect time for a little extra pampering. With everyone feeling fresh and fabulous, we’re ready to celebrate Christmas in style.

A Rockin’ Christmas Party

The highlight of the season was our Christmas party day, where we were treated to a very special performance from “Elvis.” His lively set had everyone clapping, singing along, and even dancing! It’s always a pleasure to host such incredible entertainment, and this year’s party was certainly one to remember.

Wishing You a Merry Christmas

At Charnley House, Christmas is all about making meaningful connections and creating unforgettable memories. We hope you’ve enjoyed this peek into our festive activities.

From all of us at Charnley House, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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April Activities At Bank Close House Care Home Chesterfield

Our residents really enjoyed participating in Easter crafts, especially making our own Easter bonnets!

Our hallway looked beautiful and colourful as it was decorated with hand made Easter eggs, which the residents had created and hung on our Easter tree.

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Everyone wore their own crafted Easter bonnets on Easter Sunday and we all enjoyed an Easter lunch followed by a glass of fizz!

We had a small raffle over Easter, which raised a grand total of £81.50. This money has gone into the residents’ fund for future activities. A huge THANK-YOU to all who bought a Raffle Ticket.

Saturday 10th April was Grand National Day and our Residents all picked out a couple of horses at random. We excitedly watched the race on TV in the lounge and there were a few shots and whistles towards the end to cheer the winner, Minella Times, on to victory!

Our residents have also enjoyed playing Bingo, ball games and 10 pin bowling, with fierce competition.

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Spring is Sprung at Bank Close House Care Home Chesterfield

Spring is in the air and our residents have been decorating their own glass jars to put fresh flowers in for the tables in the dining room and conservatory.

It was “Eyes Down” for Bingo, which was enjoyed by all. Well Done to the winners Jean, Mabel and David.

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Our residents have been decorating mini Easter Eggs and displayed them on an Easter Tree which is in the main hall-way for all to see. We will be decorating Easter Bonnets and Easter Baskets over the next few days and having an Easter Bonnet parade.

Tesco Community Champions Jane and Karen dropped off a selection of CDs and an Easter Egg to go into our Easter Raffle. Our Easter Raffle will be held and drawn on 6th April 2021 – we are seeking additional donations towards this, so if anyone can contribute please let us know.

Easter raffle prizes

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Tesco Community Champions Visit Bank Close House

It was a wonderful surprise today when we were  visited by the lovely Jane and Karen, Community Champions from Tesco.

They came to the door and delivered a lovely donation box (pictured below).  They were so nice to the team as we answered the door and they wished everyone to Stay Safe.

This past year has been a difficult one for most people, but what it has brought is a lovely sense of community and a team spirit that we hope remains long after the pandemic is over.

Thank you so much to Tesco and to the very kind Jane and Karen.

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Valentines Day At Bank Close House

Our residents are busy, busy, busy as we make our way towards Spring.

We’ve been doing all sorts of activities at Bank Close House over the past few weeks, not least were our Valentine’s Day celebrations. Residents made Valentine’s Day cards and Love Heart messages, which are on display on the notice board in the main hallway.

We’ve also been enjoying lots of games recently. We’ve had Bingo, target game, bean bag toss, balloon tennis, 10 pin bowling and more.  Everyone loves a good game and our residents seem to be very competitive!

Here are some photos of our recent games activities…

 

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A Very Merry Christmas At Bank Close House Care Home in Chesterfield

A lovely Christmas was had by all here at Bank Close House care home in Chesterfield, despite the difficult circumstances in which we all find ourselves at present. Our residents opened their presents on Christmas day and enjoyed a glass of fizz to celebrate the holiday season along with a lovely Christmas dinner.

All of our residents have been staying safe and are all well and were able to enjoy the Christmas festivities. They have been keeping in contact with their loved ones via FaceTime, video calls and telephone calls, which, although not ideal, they have enjoyed very much.

Our Director’s (Peter Hill) daughter Thalia and her friend Freya hand made Christmas cards for each resident, much to their delight. They all enjoyed opening them and reading them. Thank you Thalia and Freya for your lovely, thoughtful cards, from all at Bank Close House.

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Bank Close House Autumn Creativity & Activities

Here at Bank Close House residential care home in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, we’ve been very busy with various activities over the last couple of weeks.

Our Residents have been discussing the change in weather and have been creatively making Autumn themed pictures.

We have also had load of fun making our own celebration cards such as birthday cards, anniversary cards and other general greetings cards.

Competition has been rife with a 10 pin bowling challenge. Not only was this great fun, it has also benefitted our residents’ hand-eye co-ordination and arm movement.