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Residents and staff create a beautiful beach garden

Residents and staff create a beautiful beach garden

What was once a forgotten space in the garden at our Fordingbridge Care Home in Hampshire has been completely transformed into a stunning beach garden oasis, thanks to the incredible hard work of our residents and a dedicated team.

Bringing a Vision to Life

With the guidance of Jim and Wendy, residents Katherine, Charlie, and Alex rolled up their sleeves to turn a vision into a reality. Thanks to the funds raised at the April fete, they were able to purchase beautiful grasses, resilient plants, and the all-important gravel to bring the beach-inspired design to life.

A special shout-out must go to Katherine and Charlie, who impressively moved two tonnes of gravel in just a single day! Their dedication and hard work were instrumental in creating this tranquil retreat for all to enjoy.

A Place for Relaxation and Connection

This once unloved corner of the garden is now a peaceful and beautiful space where residents can relax, connect with nature, and enjoy the calming atmosphere. To celebrate all their hard work and the end of a wonderful season, Fordingbridge Care Home will be hosting an End of Summer BBQ Party in mid-September for all residents, relatives, and the team.

Considering Care for a Loved One?

At Fordingbridge Care Home, we believe in creating an environment where residents can actively participate in their community and contribute to a vibrant, happy home. Our commitment to providing enriching activities that bring people together is at the heart of our care.

 

Contact us today to learn more about our care philosophy and how we can support your loved one in a welcoming and engaging environment.

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.