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Sarah Hobbs Entertains at Waverley Lodge Nursing Home

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The recent visit from the talented Sarah Hobbs brought a wave of colour, music, and pure joy to our Waverley Lodge nursing home in Romsey, Hampshire! Residents were treated to a delightful musical morning filled with lively entertainment and a chance to express themselves creatively.

 

Sarah Hobbs Entertains

 

Instruments, Scarves, and Irresistible Tunes

Sarah, a familiar and beloved visitor, arrived with her signature flair – a collection of instruments and vibrant scarves. These colourful props instantly transformed the room, creating a vibrant and inviting atmosphere.

The infectious energy of the music proved to be too irresistible for Julia, who initially planned to continue her drawing. However, Sarah’s captivating performance soon had her up and dancing along, a testament to the power of music to move the soul.

A Musical Journey for All

Sarah’s repertoire catered to a variety of tastes, ensuring there was something for everyone. Residents were treated to a delightful selection of songs, with James’ favourite, “Karma Chameleon,” bringing a smile to his face and likely a few others who recognized the iconic tune.

Memories Made, Melodies Shared

The morning was a resounding success, filled with laughter, happy faces, and the pure joy of music. Everyone at Waverley Lodge thoroughly enjoyed their musical encounter with Sarah. A big thank you to Sarah for bringing her magic and talent to the care home, creating lasting memories for the residents!

Considering Care for a Loved One?

Here at Waverley Lodge, we understand the importance of finding a care home that provides a stimulating environment, promotes well-being, and fosters a sense of community. We offer a variety of activities and events designed to enrich the lives of our residents, just like the musical mornings with Sarah Hobbs.

If you’re considering care for a loved one, we encourage you to contact Waverley Lodge today. We’d be happy to answer your questions and schedule a personalised tour for you to explore our welcoming facilities and see firsthand how we can support your loved one’s happiness and well-being.

Catherine
Sales Manager

Catherine has worked in sales and marketing her whole career, after graduating with a degree in Textile Management she worked in Corporate Workwear for many years. Catherine’s first role in the care sector was working with a disability charity that ran nursing homes and enablement projects for young adults.

Catherine

While her two children were younger, she joined her husband in his estate agency, but was delighted to return to the care sector in 2020 and now cannot imagine doing anything else.

Catherine’s role with Allegra is to support residents and their families as they explore care options. Working with the teams in the individual homes she ensures that during every stage from initial enquiry through to moving in with us every question is answered, and we offer the reassurance needed for the next chapter in our resident’s life. It is important for our residents to remain part of the community in which will have lived for years, often all their lives, so the other part of this role is connecting with local community groups, charities and organisations.

Catherine has said that working for Allegra with their groundbreaking household model means we are offering a home with compassion and care whilst ensuring residents are retaining their independence and quality of life.

Out of work Catherine enjoys baking and gardening The children are older now, but still keep her busy!

Paul Thomas
Regional Manager - Western Region

Paul has joined Allegra Care with 28 years’ experience in the health and social care sector including working in senior leadership roles for the last 18 years; covering operations, business management and quality assurance. Paul has a real passion for person centred care and how that is delivered at the highest level.

Allegra Team Paul Thomas

Paul has worked across a diverse sector over his time in health and social care and brings a wealth of experience to his new role as Regional Manager. Paul believes in integrating real and meaningful values and culture into a service and in doing so, delivering the outcomes for the people we support. Paul goes by the theory of values with no meaning, have no value.

Outside of work, Paul is the father of three boys and a 2nd degree black belt who teaches Judo.