Cherry Blossom Care Home Welcomes the Peterborough Fire Brigade

cherry welcomes the peterborough firebrigade

As Glad to Care Week continues at our Cherry Blossom Care Home in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, we were delighted to welcome some true local heroes – the Peterborough Fire Brigade! This week is all about celebrating and showing appreciation for the incredible people who dedicate themselves to caring for others, and the fire brigade certainly fits the bill.

 

Cherry Blossom welcomes the fire brigade

 

A Day of Fun and Learning

The firefighters arrived with a fire engine in tow, much to the excitement of the residents. They spent the afternoon engaging with everyone, sharing stories about their work and demonstrating some of their equipment. Residents were particularly fascinated by the hoses and the fire truck’s siren (used sparingly, of course!).

More Than Just Fire Safety

The visit wasn’t just about fire safety education (although some important tips were shared!). It was a fantastic opportunity for residents and firefighters to connect and share a few laughs. The atmosphere was filled with warmth and camaraderie, as everyone enjoyed getting to know each other better.

Gratitude for Our Everyday Heroes

The residents at Cherry Blossom were incredibly grateful for the time the firefighters spent with them. It was a heartwarming reminder of the dedication and selflessness of these vital service men and women who risk their lives to keep our communities safe.

A Memorable Experience

The visit from the Peterborough Fire Brigade was a highlight of Glad to Care Week at Cherry Blossom. It provided a fun and engaging experience for the residents, while also fostering a sense of appreciation for the incredible work these everyday heroes perform.

Considering Care for a Loved One?

At Cherry Blossom, we believe in creating a vibrant and enriching environment for our residents. We actively seek out opportunities to connect them with the wider community and celebrate the contributions of others.

 

Contact us today to learn more about our care philosophy and the many activities we offer. We’d be happy to answer any questions you may have about senior care at Cherry Blossom.

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.