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Celebrating Nora’s 101st and Sandra’s 80th Birthdays!

Nora's and Sandra's birthday at cherry blossom

At our Cherry Blossom Care Home in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, we believe in celebrating life’s milestones with joy, laughter, and love. This month, we were blessed to witness two incredible birthdays – Nora’s remarkable 101st and Sandra’s delightful 80th!

Nora’s 101st – A century of memories

Nora’s birthday was a truly momentous occasion. Reaching 101 is a remarkable feat, and the celebration reflected the joy and appreciation we all felt for her presence in our community. The room was filled with love and warmth as residents, families, and staff came together to sing happy birthday, share cherished memories, and shower Nora with beautiful cards and a delicious cake tailored to her preferences.

Sandra’s 80th – A celebration of life’s journey

Sandra’s 80th birthday was equally joyous. The energy was infectious as everyone gathered to celebrate her life. Laughter filled the air as stories were exchanged, gifts were unwrapped, and a delicious cake, reflecting Sandra’s favorite flavors, took center stage.

A shared experience of love and appreciation

These birthday celebrations were more than just cake and candles. They were a testament to the strong sense of community we foster here at Cherry Blossom. Witnessing the joy on Nora and Sandra’s faces, the love from their families, and the dedication of our staff serves as a beautiful reminder of the importance of celebrating life’s milestones, big and small. These celebrations create lasting memories not only for the residents of honour but also for everyone involved.

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At Cherry Blossom, we believe in creating a vibrant and enriching environment where residents feel valued and loved. Get in touch today for more information.

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.