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Residents Enjoy Tour of St Chad’s Church

Residents enjoy tour

Residents from Olive Tree House and Rose Garden Explore the Beauty of St Chad’s Church

Residents from Olive Tree House and Rose Garden in Bristol recently enjoyed a meaningful visit to the Memory Café at St Chad’s Church Hall in Patchway. As part of the outing, they were invited to explore the neighbouring St Chad’s Church, a hidden gem full of charm and character.

A Church with Hidden Beauty

Consecrated in 1964, St Chad’s may appear modest from the outside, but once inside, its beauty shines through. The stained glass windows were a particular highlight for residents, who took time to admire the vibrant colours and craftsmanship that bring the church’s interior to life.

 

The visit provided a quiet moment of reflection and a chance to appreciate the history and artistry of this local place of worship. Residents shared memories, enjoyed peaceful conversation, and took in the serene atmosphere.

Supporting Community Connection Through the Memory Café

The visit was organised as part of the local Patchway Memory Café, which meets on the first and third Monday of each month. Run by a team of kind and welcoming volunteers, the café provides a warm and supportive space for people living with memory loss or dementia.

 

Residents from both care homes are regular attendees, enjoying the variety of entertainment and themed activities on offer. The thoughtful gesture of opening up the church especially for the visit was greatly appreciated by residents and staff alike.

Considering care for a loved one?

At Olive Tree House and Rose Garden in Bristol, we offer specialist nursing care and dementia care with a strong focus on community engagement and meaningful activities. Our residents enjoy a rich lifestyle and events programme that promotes connection, creativity, and wellbeing.

 

If you would like to learn more about life at our homes, we invite you to get in touch or visit our Olive Tree House and Rose Garden care home pages. We would be happy to arrange a personalised tour and answer any questions you may have.

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.