April 2015
ASHMERE TALK Katy is an amazing employee, she currently works in our ECU and the attention she applies to her work is a credit to her. Katy can always be relied on to be proactive and complete anything that needs to be done without the prompting of others. She is very efficient in her role. Katy always has a smile on her face and every time i have walked into the ECU over the past month she has been carrying out some form of activity or singing/dancing with the residents. Katy is a joy to have and I am proud to say she works for our team.
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Manager - Sarahjane Hooley Katy Daly from West Hallam receiving the April employee of the month award.
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CODNOR PARK NEWS
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his month has seen our Easter celebrations in abundance, with a successful coffee morning and an Easter bonnet parade, cake stall and chocolate raffle, as well as live entertainment with one of our favourites, Razzle Dazzle and their “Abbatastic” show. Congratulations to Marion Matthews for winning the Easter Bonnet Prize for the best bonnet. We had a special guest arrive just before Easter who happened to be the right size for a Easter bonnet we’d just made. Dexy Ray looks lovely in her Easter bonnet, even if we had worn her out with all the cuddles. Thank you mummy Charlotte for bringing her in to see us. Thank you also to Liz in the kitchen for making all the yummy cakes that were on sale on Good Friday too. We’ve had trips out, one visit to the church for Tea and Toast and a really good gossip. Sampling the beverages at the French Horn Codnor after window shopping along Codnor’s market place. And a fun morning taking in the spring sights at Little Eaton garden centre with coffee and cake, Yum Yum! As the weather has picked up, we’ve had a couple of days enjoying the sun in the garden whilst Alison does the weeding. The seedlings we planted are coming on a treat and we are looking forward to planting them out soon. If anyone has any plants they would like to donate for our garden or anything else garden related, please contact Alison at Codnor Park on
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KING WILLIAM NEWS
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ad a really fun month in King William as usual, filled with bunny rabbits and singing.
The Easter fate was a great success with all the Cake Stalls, Raffles, Bonnet and egg competition, which was won by Margaret.C (Photo 4) winning a lovely red ribbon medal and Joan.S (Photo 2) winning the beautiful yellow one, it was brilliant!. Raising £275 all money goes to our Residents fund, thanks to the hard work from all staff at the King William and lovely company from our residents family and friends. Had a wonderful day out at McArthur Glen with Corrine and Minnie, brought some beautiful bracelet’s and summer clothes. (Photo 1) Throughout the rest of the month we’ve been enjoying quizzes, baking, art’s and craft and plenty more fun and games.
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VALLEY LODGE NEWS
John Drinkle came to sing to our unit, Peter and James joined in with all the singing. Our Easter bonnet parade was won by Les and was judged by Razzle Dazzle. Razzle Dazzle sang all the Abba music everyone joined in a brilliant day. Edith and Dora enjoyed a trip out to Stenson Lock and canal, we had a lovely walk along the canal. We had lunch in the cafe by the lock watching the barges going in and out of the lock it was a lovely sunny day, Edith and Dora really enjoyed the whole day saying its one of the best days they have both had in a long time.
The Mini Zoo visited, everyone had a hold of the many animals they bought along. Noel and Nigel enjoyed having the snake on their laps, Jill Lambs was very surprised when she was handed the snake, Audrey was very brave and stroked the spider, rather you than me Audrey! We are celebrating Lillian Scholey 100th birthday on the 21st April with some ballroom dancers coming in to dance for all our residents at 4pm everyone welcome to come along. We have Colin Jackson on the 24/4/15 at 2pm for Ivy’s birthday she will be 103 on the 26th April to sing for Ivy. We have a coffee morning on the 1/5/15 at 10:30am everyone welcome.
KIDSLEY GRANGE NEWS
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his month at Kidsley Grange an Easter fair was held on the 4th April. There was a good turn out and fun was had by all, and we raised £175 for the residents fund. We’ve been on several trips all around the Derbyshire Dales enjoying the sunshine and countryside. We went to Bakewell where we sampled the old traditional Bakewell tart, and a trip to Chatsworth House and stopped in the tea rooms for a lovely cuppa. We also looked around the farm shop where we tried some of the cheeses and bought some of their produce. Eric and Stan took a trip to Shipley visitor centre and Shipley garden centre. Birthdays: 16th May - May Farrow
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May Events: 1st - is our folk Bistro Night 4th - May Day celebrations 8th + 15th - We will be sharing a cruise down the River Trent with Smalley Hall 11th - Tom Pilkington is going to entertain us from 1-2pm 27th - Donna is going to entertain us from 2-3pm
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JANE ENJOYING KEVIN AND MARIE’S EASTER SHOW
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malley Hall had a wonderful time this Easter with a fun packed Easter Sunday, lots of chocolates and sweets and a visit from the Easter bunny. We have been entertained by Kevin and Marie with there Easter performance. Colin Jackson came to sing to us all. We have shared lots of trips with our other homes, and all residents enjoyed the new company having made many new friends along the way. Events
Lila enjoying her fabulous chocolates for Easter
24th April singing for the brain 30th April Roy Kelly entertainer 10-11am 1st May trip out + bistro evening with Colin Jackson entertaining. 8th + 15th May trip along the Trent 11th May entertainer Tom Pilkington 10-11am 18th May Razzle Dazzle performing their Disney show 10-11am May loving her visit from the Easter bunny
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The residents really enjoyed the Easter Show. With all the costume changes and the variety of the show, also the interaction from them was greatly received. Jeff and Barbara reminiscing with their son and daughter in law We shared a trip out to Chatsworth house tea rooms with Kidsley Grange, and Barbara enjoyed spending time with Luke our young work experience man who is fitting in really well and is giving it his all, and making a very good job of it. We think he will go far in whatever he chooses in life.
WEST HALLAM NEWS
BIRTHDAYS 4th April Lorraine 8th April Cyril was 95 What we have been doing! We have had our spring fete, Italian bistro night, outings for a pub lunch and a walk around Wollaton park and performances by Kevin and Marie and Donna. Upcoming events in May 6th Collin Jackson is performing from 2pm 13th Rhys Watkinson is performing from 2pm 19th we have our boat trip with Trent river cruises 21st Razzle Dazzle will be doing their 1950’s show 22nd We have our staff sponsored 14 mile walk Welcome to the team Keith, Lindsey and Michelle
WEST HALLAM NEWS
The Staff at West Hallam will be doing a 14 mile sponsored walk round Carsington Water on the 22nd May, to raise money for our residents fund. Your support would be appreciated...
THE FIRS NEWS
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his month the residents have been very busy potting plants for our garden.
Happy Birthday to:
• Shirley Freeman who has joined us in the Extra Care Unit. Shirley’s husband Ken is also a permanent resident at The Firs.
• Esther Highfield • Annie Finnegan
• Gordon Antcliffe has moved into the Extra Care Unit.
A big welcome to:
Entertainment We have had Kevin and Marie put on a fabulous show in the Extra Care Unit and the residents really enjoyed themselves.
• Jack Horton who has joined us for some respite care. Jack’s wife Joan is a permanent resident at The Firs and is really enjoying spending time with Jack.
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CONTACT INFORMATION Codnor Park - 88 Glass House Hill, Codnor, DE5 9QT - Tel: 01773 741111 The Firs - 90 Glass House Hill, Codnor, DE5 9QT - Tel: 01773 743810 Kidsley Grange - 160 Heanor Road, Smalley, DE7 6DX - Tel: 01773 769807 King William - Lowes Hill, Ripley, DE5 3DW - Tel: 01773 748841 Smalley Hall - Main Road, Smalley, DE7 6DS - Tel: 01332 882848 Valley Lodge - Bakewell Road, Matlock, DE4 3BN - Tel: 01629 583447 West Hallam - 8 Newdigate Street, West Hallam, DE7 6GZ - Tel: 0115 944 0329 Ashmere have been caring for over 30 years. The business has been family owned and run across three generations. We aim to provide the very best care for residents, providing a range of care from residential, nursing and to Dementia care in our extra care units. In addition to long term care, we also provide respite care and day care to assist those who are still able to live at home. If you would like any additional information about the company or serv ices on offer, please Tel: 0845 602 2059 or visit our website www.ashmere.co.uk If you require more copies please email edward.key@ashmere.co.uk