Supporting the Samaritans with Brew Monday at Cedar Lawn

Supporting the Samaritans with Brew Monday at Cedar Lawn

A Heartwarming Afternoon for a Great Cause

On Monday, Cedar Lawn Nursing Home embraced the Samaritans’ message that there is no such thing as Blue Monday. Instead, residents, staff, and visitors came together for Brew Monday, a heartwarming afternoon tea in support of the charity.

Head Chef Michael kindly prepared a delicious selection of cakes, creating the perfect setting for guests to enjoy tea, conversation, and connection. With plenty of smiles all around, the event embodied the spirit of Brew Monday, bringing people together to help combat loneliness and isolation.

The Importance of Brew Monday

The Samaritans encourage people to reach out and connect, reinforcing that feeling low isn’t limited to a single Monday in January. Their initiative replaces the idea of ‘Blue Monday’ with a more positive approach—reminding everyone that there is always time for a chat and a cuppa, no matter the day or occasion.

From the Samaritans website:

“At Samaritans we know there’s no such thing as ‘Blue Monday’. We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again – feeling low isn’t just something that happens on Mondays or a random day in January.

 

So, we say out with the blue and in with the brew!

 

There’s always time for a cuppa and a catch-up. It doesn’t matter if it’s a Monday morning or Saturday night, or if you’re drinking green tea, black coffee, or orange juice. If you’re sharing a cuppa and listening, you’re doing it right!”

Considering Care for a Loved One?

At Cedar Lawn, we believe in fostering a caring and supportive environment where social connection is at the heart of everything we do. Our events and activities bring residents, families, and the wider community together, creating meaningful experiences.

 

If you’d like to learn more about life at Cedar Lawn, contact our team today to arrange a visit. We’d love to welcome you for a cup of tea and show you what makes our home so special.

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.