Easter Egg Hunt at Fordingbridge Nursing Home

Easter Egg Hunt at Fordingbridge Nursing Home

Spring sunshine and Easter cheer filled the air at our Fordingbridge Nursing Home in Hampshire this past weekend! Our residents celebrated the holiday in style, culminating in a delightful Easter egg hunt that brought smiles and laughter to everyone involved.

A day filled with sunshine and fun

With the weather cooperating beautifully, we were thrilled to take our residents outdoors for the Easter egg hunt. The excitement was palpable as they eagerly searched for the colourful eggs hidden around the grounds. The fresh air, sunshine, and the joy of the hunt created a truly special Easter experience.

Sweet rewards and lasting memories

The thrill of discovery was followed by the well-deserved reward of indulging in their delicious Easter egg finds. Over the next few days, residents savoured their chocolatey treats, reminiscing about past Easter celebrations and sharing stories with each other.

Celebrating traditions and making memories

The Easter egg hunt was more than just a fun activity; it was about celebrating cherished traditions and fostering a sense of community. The shared experience brought residents together, creating lasting memories that will be fondly remembered.

Care that celebrates life’s moments

At Fordingbridge Nursing Home, we believe in creating a vibrant and engaging environment where residents can celebrate all aspects of life. Our Easter egg hunt is just one example of how we go the extra mile to bring joy and laughter to our residents.

Considering care for a loved one?

If you’re looking for a care home that prioritises resident well-being, offers a variety of activities, and celebrates seasonal traditions, look no further than Fordingbridge Nursing Home. We invite you to contact us today to learn more about our care services and philosophy.

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.