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Royal Mint Collection at Blossom Fields Nursing Home

Rose garden mint collection

Our Blossom Fields Nursing Home in Winterbourne, Bristol were thrilled to be among the first to receive the Royal Mint Museum Reminiscence Box, a delightful collection of historical memorabilia. Residents from both The Grove and Blossom Fields enjoyed delving into the past, reminiscing over the fascinating items and marvelling at the first glimpse of King Charles on a coin.

A Decimal Revolution

The box also provided a fascinating glimpse into the transition to decimal currency in the UK in 1971. Residents shared their memories of the time, recalling the overnight price increases that accompanied the change. A pint of milk, once 5p, jumped to 16p, while a loaf of bread went from 9p to 25p. Even four-star petrol saw a significant increase, going from 8p a litre to 25p.

More Than Just a Box

The Royal Mint Museum Reminiscence Box was more than just a collection of items. It sparked conversations, brought back memories, and connected residents with their shared history. It was a valuable tool for stimulating reminiscence and fostering a sense of community.

Considering Short or Long-Term Care?

Blossom Fields offers specialised 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.