News from King Richard Court

Jam or cream first? This was the choice we were faced with on February 14th, Saint Valentines Day. We were served with a beautifully set out Afternoon Tea with scones, jam and cream, of course.

The Prevention of Falls classes have been much appreciated by those who attended. Not only do we have good balance exercises, but we are led by a very lively instructor with enjoyable music.

One of our residents has started a twice monthly group called Ray of Light. It is for carers present and past to come together to share experiences, as well as to learn from interesting speakers who come along. We have had people from the local surgery, telling us of the services available. Once on their list it opens up contacts with many medical professionals.

We have also heard from Age UK Northampton of the services available through them as well as a talk from the Alzheimer’s Society.

The Social Committee invited Specsavers to come and talk of the services they could provide here in KRC for eyes and hearing. A number have used them already and found the service brilliant.

We had a very enjoyable Chicken in the Basket evening.

Do you suffer from being Scammed? Three members from the Scam Prevention Unit gave a very interesting talk to a large audience on what to look for, as well as how to avoid being caught out.

On Good Friday we had a coffee and hot cross bun morning with no charge but donations. £150 was raised for the Headlands School Sensory Unit.

On Easter Sunday we had a lovely display of Easter Eggs for a raffle in the entrance. On the other side we had a cross reminding us that Easter is not all about Easter Eggs.

On Coronation Day there were cakes and drinks in the lounge for those who wanted to watch the event on the TV. The lounge, like the rest of the building, was festooned with flags and bunting. On Sunday we had our Street Party. Two residents were voted King and Queen for the day and sat on thrones at the head of the table for the delightful meal we had, this was followed by excellent entertainment.

Words by: Geoffrey Goswell