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Weston-super-Mare Mayor Joins in 100th Birthday Celebrations

Weston super Mare Mayor Joins Birthday Celebrations

It was a heart-warming day at St Georges in North Somerset as the home were honoured to celebrate beautiful Phyllis’ 100th Birthday.

Team Work on Preparations

In the run up to the big day residents devoted their time to preparing to make it a super special day for Phyllis. The residents wrote notes of special memories with Phyllis and made-up sweet boxes all to add to the stunning decor.

St Georges’ School Children Meet a 100 Year Old!

During the week Phyllis enjoyed a visit to St Georges Church School where the children presented Phyllis with a wonderful card and gifts as well as sharing cake. The children were amazed to have met a 100 year old! This was such a special afternoon for Phyllis who loves children this will be such a cherished memory.

Weston-super-Mare Mayor Joins 100th Birthday Celebrations

For the big day itself today Phyllis enjoyed a day of visits from family and friends. The Home’s hairdresser Kim made a special visit on the morning to ensure Phyllis looked the part for her 100th Birthday celebrations. Phyllis partied the afternoon away with a surprise visit from The Mayor of Weston-super-Mare, Councillor John Crockford-Hawley. The Mayor really was one of the gang, dancing and joining in the celebrations. The Mayor congratulated the team for such a wonderful atmosphere within the home, everyone so appreciated him taking the time to be part of the celebrations.

 

There were so many wonderful moments for Phyllis to remember. Happy 100th birthday Phyllis.

St Georges Activities and Events

To find out more about the varied lifestyle and events programme at St Georges do visit the website or contact the team on 01934 524598 and book a tour.

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.