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A Week of Celebrations, Creativity, and Endless Fun!

Last week was abuzz with excitement at New Forest Nursing Home, as our residents immersed themselves in a whirlwind of joyful events. From birthdays to creative endeavours and delightful outings, it was a week filled with smiles, laughter, and unforgettable moments.

Happy birthday Barry!

The week kicked off with a special celebration—Barry’s birthday! Joined by their fellow residents, Barry was showered with warm wishes, love, and laughter. But the festivities didn’t stop there. Our compassionate community also came together to celebrate the birthdays of Heather and Darren, spreading the joy and making their special days even more memorable.

Summer Solstice celebrations

In the spirit of embracing the season, our creative residents embarked on a delightful project to make headdresses in honour of the Summer Solstice. With boundless imagination and skilled hands, they crafted unique and stunning headdresses that reflected the vibrant essence of summer. The creative process fostered a sense of camaraderie and allowed everyone to express their artistic flair.

 

 

Our minibus became the gateway to adventure as our residents embarked on exhilarating trips, exploring the beautiful surroundings of New Forest. Set in six acres of stunning grounds, our home is a haven of natural beauty. The residents revelled in the opportunity to bask in the glorious weather, and Saturday was no exception—it was an absolutely beautiful day that further accentuated the joy.

 

The laughter, the shared stories, and the simple pleasure of enjoying each other’s company under the warm sun created an atmosphere that was simply magical. There’s nothing quite like the beauty of nature to uplift spirits and nourish the soul.

 

At New Forest Nursing Home, we take immense pride in providing a vibrant and engaging environment for our residents. Our goal is to ensure they live their lives to the fullest, surrounded by care, love, and enriching experiences that make each day extraordinary.

 

If you’re captivated by the incredible experiences we offer at New Forest Nursing Home, we encourage you to reach out to us. Discover how our compassionate team can provide exceptional care and support to your loved ones, in the serene and captivating setting of our 6-acre grounds.

 

Join us at New Forest Nursing Home, where celebrations, creativity, and the beauty of nature intertwine to create a life worth cherishing. Contact us today to find out more about the exceptional offerings at our Allegra Cares homes.

 

Don’t miss out on the enchantment! Contact us now and let us share the remarkable world of New Forest Nursing Home with you.

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.