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Such a wonderful afternoon welcoming back the Alpacas from Alpaca Adventure!

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A Joyful Afternoon at Fairmile Grange with Alpaca Adventure

Fairmile Grange in Christchurch, Dorset was delighted to welcome back some very special four-legged guests—alpacas from Alpaca Adventure! These gentle and much-loved animals brought smiles, laughter, and a touch of furry magic to residents and staff alike.

 

Alpaccas at fairmile

 

A Visit That Warms the Heart

The alpacas, who are always a firm favourite with our residents, made their way room-to-room for one-on-one visits, spreading calm and cheer wherever they went. Their gentle nature and curious personalities make them some of the most well-behaved visitors we’ve ever had—and certainly among the most memorable!

 

Residents were thrilled to spend time with the animals up close, many enjoying a quiet stroke or simply basking in their calming presence. The visit sparked conversations, lifted spirits, and created lovely moments of connection.

Thank You to Alpaca Adventure

A huge thank you goes to Wendy from Alpaca Adventure for once again organising this wonderful experience. Her thoughtful approach and the alpacas’ impeccable manners always make these visits something truly special at Fairmile Grange.

Considering care for a loved one?

At Fairmile Grange in Christchurch, we offer expert residential care, nursing care, and dementia care, all supported by a varied and engaging lifestyle and events programme. From animal therapy visits to creative workshops and musical afternoons, we believe in making every day meaningful.

 

To find out more about life at Fairmile Grange, please get in touch or visit our Fairmile Grange care home page. 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.