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St Georges Nursing Home celebrates Una’s 103rd Birthday

Una's birthday at st georges

It was a day to remember for everyone at our St Georges Nursing Home in Somerset, as we came together to celebrate a truly incredible milestone – the 103rd birthday of the wonderful Una! The home was filled with love and warmth as we honored this spirited lady.

The 103 Card Challenge

To make the day extra special, an appeal was sent out to reach 103 birthday cards for the big day. We are thrilled to say the community surpassed all expectations, with a total of 110 cards received! A huge thank you goes to the children of St Georges’ Primary School and the toddlers from Boogie Beats, who created beautiful handmade cards. Una, along with other residents and the team, spent a lovely morning opening the cards together, which made the celebration feel truly personal.

A Right Royal Lunch Party

Knowing that Una is a huge fan of the Royal Family, we themed the day as a “Right Royal Lunch Party.” Home Manager Simon presented Una with a stunning bouquet of flowers on behalf of everyone at St Georges, along with Belgian chocolates, champagne, and two new bears to add to her cherished collection.

 

Of course, no birthday is complete without a cake! Our hospitality team pulled out all the stops, providing a delicious birthday cake and a fantastic lunch that everyone enjoyed. It was a truly fabulous day for a fabulous lady.

Celebrating a Century and More

At St Georges, we take great pride in celebrating these remarkable milestones. Una’s 103rd birthday was not just a celebration of her age, but a celebration of her spirit and the joy she brings to our community.

Considering Care for a Loved One?

St Georges offers compassionate residential, nursing, and dementia care for both long and short-term stays, as well as respite days. We believe in making every birthday and milestone feel special, fostering a sense of belonging and joy for all our residents.

 

To find out more about life in our home and how we can support your loved one, please contact our friendly team today.

Julie Pannell
Portfolio Support Manager

Julie brings over 18 years of experience in the care sector and a calm, capable presence that teams instantly trust. With a strong background in care management, she works comfortably at every level, supporting services to improve, adapt and thrive — even when things feel complex. Julie has a real knack for managing change and untangling multi-layered challenges.

She combines strategic thinking with a practical, hands-on approach, making sure plans don’t just look good on paper but actually work in real life. From project management to mentoring and developing teams, Julie is passionate about helping people grow and services succeed.

She works closely with local authorities and a wide range of stakeholders, building positive, productive relationships along the way. Known for her attention to detail and collaborative style, Julie’s supportive team approach has made her a favourite with both clients and commissioning authorities.

When she’s not supporting homes across the portfolio, Julie can usually be found outdoors enjoying the countryside. She’s a keen walker, an enthusiastic bird watcher, and a proud member of the National Trust — happiest with fresh air, good views and a pair of comfy walking boots.

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!

She combines strategic thinking with a practical, hands-on approach, making sure plans don’t just look good on paper but actually work in real life. From project management to mentoring and developing teams, Julie is passionate about helping people grow and services succeed.

She works closely with local authorities and a wide range of stakeholders, building positive, productive relationships along the way. Known for her attention to detail and collaborative style, Julie’s supportive team approach has made her a favourite with both clients and commissioning authorities.

When she’s not supporting homes across the portfolio, Julie can usually be found outdoors enjoying the countryside. She’s a keen walker, an enthusiastic bird watcher, and a proud member of the National Trust — happiest with fresh air, good views and a pair of comfy walking boots.

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.