Hope Choir Entertain and join in with Arts and Crafts for Harvest Festival

The spirit of togetherness and creativity filled the air at our Cedar Lawn Nursing Home this past week as we celebrated Harvest Festival with a special visit from the Hope Choir of Romsey Methodist Church!

 

Art Craft for harvest festival

 

 

A creative worship experience

The Hope Choir brought the joy of music to Cedar Lawn with a heartwarming performance. Their uplifting melodies and harvest-themed songs resonated with residents, families, and staff alike, creating a truly special atmosphere.

An afternoon of artistic exploration

Following the musical performance, the afternoon took a delightful turn towards arts and crafts. Residents, families, and volunteers from the choir joined forces for a creative session. Laughter and conversation filled the room as everyone collaborated on beautiful harvest-themed crafts. The finished pieces, now proudly displayed in our recently refurbished orangery, are a testament to the joy of artistic expression and community connection.

Building bridges between residents

At Cedar Lawn, we believe in fostering strong relationships between our residents and the local community. The visit from the Hope Choir perfectly exemplified that spirit. Events like these create a sense of belonging and connection, enriching the lives of both residents and community members.

An open door to shared experiences

We warmly welcome everyone to join us at Cedar Lawn for activities, entertainment, and simply to connect with our residents. Whether you’re a talented musician, a crafting enthusiast, or simply someone who enjoys good company, there’s a place for you here.

Considering care for a loved one?

At Cedar Lawn, we believe in creating a vibrant and welcoming environment where residents can connect with others, express their creativity, and celebrate all seasons with joy. If you’re looking for a care home that prioritises resident well-being and fosters a strong sense of community, look no further.

 

We invite you to contact us today to learn more about our Cedar Lawn Nursing Home and the exciting events we have planned!

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.