January 2015
ASHMERE TALK
Sharon is our hairdresser, however she goes above and beyond the call of duty. She will sit and chat with the residents help them at meal times and once a month she comes in on her own free time to our Bistro evenings to accompany a resident whose relatives are unable to attend. She often pops in during the week to chat despite having small children at home. Nominated by Kate Leivers
Sharon Blackmore - West Hallam Employee of the month for January Mandy is a committed and conscientious member of the team and will go beyond her role to support the home. Mandy drives the mini bus so that residents can go on regular trips out, and will then return to the home and cover a shift. The only time Mandy has ever complained to me is when I recently booked her on a days training and then gave her 2 days off - she felt like she hadn’t been at work for ages!! Nominated by Rachel Tattershaw
Mandy Brown - The Firs Employee of the month for December
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CODNOR PARK NEWS Christmas At Codnor Park
Events at Codnor Park
10AM Friday 13th March
Nesta’s Ark is visiting Come along and meet the animals Everyone Welcome
Tuesday 17th March 10am Come Celebrate! St Patricks Day David banjo man and Jim the fiddler playing all those Irish tunes and more...
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KING WILLIAM NEWS
Residents Birthdays: Many happy returns to Minnie Hubball, Gillian Horton, Jane Wood, Bill Warren and Jean Ellis! We hope that you all enjoyed your special days. January saw King William enjoy a fantastic Twist N Jive performance from Razzle Dazzle. The residents really enjoyed it, singing along to a lot of the songs and dancing in their seats. Dorothy was especially impressed by their colourful dresses. They even sung Happy Birthday to Jane, who turned 90 this month. Alan Hill also came along to perform for us this month and it was great! He sung lots of songs that we could sing along to and we enjoyed his stories behind the music. He also sung Happy Birthday to Gillian, which made her day. We tried a new Chair Based Exercise instructor at King William, and lots of the residents joined in. Freda even went to the front with Sarah and helped to demonstrate.
VALLEY LODGE NEWS We have had a lovely Christmas and new year Razzle Dazzle came and gave us a panto of Cinderellla. Our Christmas Party was wonderful. Our Manager Pam and Staff dressed up and Santa arrived to give out all the presents. Darley dale Brass Band came along to play some
Thank you Darley Dale Brass Band
Some lovely Christmas carols Thankyou so much Dorothy everyone love to hear you play. Dorothy has also order a new piano to play in our activities room for all the residents. We would like to make a warm welcome to all our new residents and staff here at Valley Lodge. EVENTS FOR THE NEXT MONTH HERE EVERYONE WELCOME TO COME ALONG 13/2/15 VALENTINES DANCE WITH RAZZLE DAZZLE 14.00 20/2/15 CHINESE TAKE AWAY MEAL TO CELEBRATE THE CHINESE NEW YEAR 12.00 27/2/15 JOHN JONES 14.30 WITH THE ACCORDION UP AND COMING BIRTHDAYS NANCY DEARMAN 6TH FEB MARY GREENSTEAD 19TH JAN MERLE HANCOCK 13TH FEB NETTY URQUART 17TH FEB LILLIAN FEARN 10TH FEB JOYCE PENN 24TH FEB STAN WAINE 27TH FEB HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO EVERYONE
WEST HALLAM NEWS Upcoming Events 9th February Razzle Dazzles V for victory show from 2pm 10th February French themed bistro night 19th February animal magic from 2pm What we have been doing We have had performances by Kate Jackson, Bob reed and Marie. we had our Christmas themed bistro night and Christmas party. we have been out to pub lunches at the Newdigate and Bartlewood lodge and we have been to the pantomime to watch snow white. Welcome to the team Kimberley Peters Jodie Smedley Becky Winfield Angela Pountain
SMALLEY HALL NEWS
February’s events Staff birthdays ..Diane Day 7th, Sharon Martin 11th, Maria Bergoine, Residents birthdays.. Betty Arundell 19th We are loosing two of our staff this month as they go on maternity leave. We would like to wish Nat Bowler and Emma Richards good luck and a safe arrival of their babies. Over the Christmas period we have been very busy we have all enjoyed a packed month of events e have much more arranged for the future too. Please come along and support us and have a fab time doing it.
Morley school choir
Christmas fair
Jeff and Babs with Santa
Christmas party
5th feb … Brantanos shoe sale 30% off all orders 9th feb …Tom Pilkington entertainer 10-11am with tea and cake £5 18th feb … entertainer 2-3pm with tea and cake £5 … 27th feb .. Roy Kelly entertainer 2-3pm with tea and cake £5
Craft Session
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THE FIRS NEWS
On Monday 24th November The Firs started their Christmas party early. Some residents and staff all went to visit Morley Hayes Christmas market. What a fantastic time was had by all. The lights were beautiful, the stall had all fresh homemade products. The residents all enjoyed their 1st Samosa. On 25th November all residents enjoyed the Mobile Zoo, that came into The Firs. All residents enjoyed holding and stroking the animals. On 28th November a theatre company came in and gave a dazzling performance enjoyed by all residents. 1st December residents and family went to the George Inn for Christmas dinner. All enjoyed a lovely meal and drinks and all the residents asked when the next will be. 13th December The Firs had the Christmas Bonanza. Many thanks to all the families and staff who helped it all happen. We raised ÂŁ350 to take residents out to places. 18th December Katherine Bates came out and gave some residents massages, which all residents enjoyed being pampered. 19th December was The Firs Christmas Party. Thanks to the Cooks for putting on a beautiful spread. We had live music from Daniel Heenan singing Christmas songs. 24th December we had David the banjo man come and entertain all the residents.
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 in Derbyshire for over 25 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 services 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