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Cosmic Sparkle entertains

Cosmic Sparkle entertains

Our residents at Cedar Lawn Nursing Home in Romsey, Hampshire were thrilled to host the incredible Cosmic Sparkle for an afternoon of entertainment. The band’s infectious music filled the air, creating a vibrant and joyful atmosphere.

 

Cosmic sparkle collage

 

A Musical Extravaganza

The Cosmic Sparkle’s performance was a true highlight, captivating our residents with their energetic melodies and catchy lyrics. Everyone, from young to old, was encouraged to sing along and even dance, creating a sense of community and shared enjoyment.

A Gathering of Friends

We were delighted to welcome two residents from Dunwood Manor to join in the festivities. This inter-home gathering provided a wonderful opportunity for residents to connect and form new friendships. It’s a testament to the strong bonds that can develop between individuals from different care settings.

Music for All to Enjoy

Even residents who were unable to join us in the lounge could hear the music in their rooms and participate in the festivities. The uplifting sounds of the Cosmic Sparkle’s performance brought joy and happiness to everyone in the home.

A Delicious Finale

The afternoon concluded with a delightful tea and cake, providing a sweet and satisfying end to the festivities. The delicious treats were the perfect way to relax and savour the memories of the afternoon.

 

Cedar Lawn offers specialized dementia and nursing care, tailored to meet the unique needs of our residents. To learn more about our services and schedule a tour, please contact our friendly team today.

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.