July’s activities at Cherry Blossom Care Home

July's activities at Cherry Blossom

With a very hot July under our belt (and an even hotter August underway!), we’re taking a look at the activities at Cherry Blossom Care Home as the summer season continues.

Dancing for joy at Cherry Blossom

 

Residents dancing for joy at cherry blossom

 

At the beginning of July, Rosey got our residents dancing and moving to music they love! One thing that will never change about Cherry Blossom throughout the seasons is our love of song.

 

Resident enjoying with family at cherry blossom

 

Wherever possible we promote music, dancing and singing throughout the home to get our residents up and about! Dancing with friends, family and even our care team always brings a smile to the faces of those involved, and it creates a great atmosphere in the home.

Covid memorial service at Cherry Blossom

Whilst the summer sun beats down and we continue to give our residents every opportunity for merriment and fun at Cherry Blossom Care Home, we also thought it right to put on a memorial service in memory of all those who were lost since the beginning of the pandemic.

 

Covid memorial service at cherry blossom

 

Our care team, residents and families followed the service – which was led by Pastor David Wicks – and paid their respects to the dearly departed.

 

Loss of any kind can be life-changing, so it’s important to empathise with and support those who are currently grieving or trying to rebuild their lives since losing a loved one.

 

We lit candles, sang hymns and listened to Pastor David’s words of compassion. Thank you to Pastor David, our care team and to all those who attended the memorable service.

 

Celebrating a milestone birthday

Whilst we remember and respect those who have since passed, we also want to make sure every birthday and milestone is celebrated and enjoyed. Making the most of every event and giving our residents the opportunity to have fun, indulge in sweet treats and spend time with their loved ones makes us proud to work at Cherry Blossom.

 

Towards the end of July was Clive’s 50th Birthday! Our care team don’t need an excuse to get the balloons and afternoon tea trays out, so it’s safe to say the home was lovingly decorated to celebrate Clive’s big day.

 

Birthday at cherry blossom care home

 

There was dancing, party food and booming renditions of “Happy birthday!” to celebrate Clive. Here’s to many more years of fun!

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.