Lost Chord

This afternoon we had a lovely lively session with Jenny Rust (Soprano) and Maria King [...]

St Marks Church Service

Residents chose to take part in an in-house St Marks Church Service led by Frances. [...]

Book Sharing

Residents enjoyed the opportunity to look at and discuss books together or with staff.   [...]

Peggy’s Birthday

Peggy enjoyed reading her birthday card signed by staff and residents today. She also appreciated [...]

Karaoke

Residents enjoyed a karaoke experience in the Conservatory this afternoon whilst we started to watch [...]

Pamper Morning

Residents enjoyed being pampered this morning with a hairdresser visit, chiropodist and manicure sessions.  

Motion

This afternoon we had another exercise class with Zeezy from motion. Today we used pom [...]

Around the World

Residents enjoyed looking at a large laminated map of the world and talking about their [...]

In-house Church Service

Residents enjoyed an informal church service in the Conservatory this morning. We chose to sing [...]

Residents Meeting

Residents enjoyed a Residents Meeting this afternoon in the Conservatory. Some relatives joined with us [...]

Guitar Singalong

Residents enjoyed a guitar singalong in the main lounge this morning, with some lively singing [...]

Motion

This afternoon we had another exciting Motion exercise class with Zeezy. We did lots of [...]

Birthdays

Residents enjoyed a joint birthday party today for Eddie (90 today), Susan (77 tomorrow) and [...]

Brian’s Leaving Do

Residents and staff were sad to say a very big Goodbye and Good Luck to [...]

Cake Decorating

Residents enjoyed making some icing lettering to decorate 3 cakes this morning. We coloured the [...]

Memory Games

Residents enjoyed an afternoon playing various memory games, comprising a quiz about flowers, Finish the [...]

Crucible Tea Dance

We booked another minibus from the Sheffield Council and was pleased to see our friendly [...]

Songbirds

This afternoon we had a lovely session in Songbirds with lots of lovely singing and [...]

Intergenerationals

This morning we had another lovely exciting visit from Sheffield Hallam University Nursery. The children [...]

Nicole’s Birthday Party

Nicole enjoyed her birthday party in green lounge with a few fellow resident friends, Maree [...]

Motion

Residents enjoyed another lively Motion exercise class with Zeezy on the TV portal. We did [...]

Reminiscing

Residents seemed to enjoy looking at reminiscence pictures this morning, conversation starters, whilst listening to [...]

Musical Memories

Residents were given the choice of which musicals to watch this morning. We enjoyed looking [...]

Baking

We celebrated St David’s Day by watching a St David’s Day concert on YouTube whilst [...]

Golf in Society

Residents enjoyed another golf lesson with Charles from the charity Golf in Society. Our residents [...]

Memories Ball Game

Residents enjoyed playing a new game today using beach balls with various themed questions. The [...]

Multi-sensory

Residents enjoyed a multi-sensory afternoon touching, looking at or listening to fibre optic lights, poppers, [...]

In-house Church

Residents seemed to enjoy an in-house church service in both the Conservatory and the main [...]

Gardening Club

Residents enjoyed an indoors gardening activity, reading gardening books and A3 laminated sheets. Good media [...]

Morning Entertainment

Residents enjoyed an interactive poetry session this morning with many residents reciting along with staff [...]

Motion

Residents enjoyed another Motion exercise class with Zeezy on the TV portal. We had a [...]

Painting

Residents enjoyed a painting activity this afternoon. Some chose to do some aqua painting using [...]

Embroidery activity

Eve was pleased to have a one to one embroidery activity with staff, helping to [...]

Lost Chord

This afternoon we had a lovely singing session with lost chord , we enjoyed singing [...]

Motion Slideshow

Residents enjoyed watching a Motion Community Games slideshow on the tablet and admired their laminated [...]

Walks around the Garden

Bryan and Eddie chose to have a walk around the garden with staff this morning. [...]

Motion

Residents enjoyed another in-person exercise class with Zeezy from Motion this afternoon. It is always [...]

Morning Activities

Residents had a pleasant morning doing various activities this morning. Susan, Norah, Eddie and Bryan [...]

Motion Community Games

Residents enjoyed another exciting Motion Sports Day at the English Institute of Sport with a [...]

Valentines Party

Residents enjoyed a very romantic Valentine Party with a karaoke singalong at the start. Then [...]

Valentines Bingo

Residents enjoyed a game of Valentine’s bingo this morning, using pictures instead of numbers. Eddie [...]

In-house Church Service

Residents chose to take part in an in-house church service this morning with all interested [...]

Valentine Memories

Residents enjoyed looking at more of the wedding photos sent to us by relatives. Staff [...]

Nature Club

Residents enjoyed looking through packets of seeds and deciding what we should propagate and grow [...]

Cycling Without Age

This morning Peggy and Susan both enjoyed a ride out for some fresh air to [...]

Zuandi’s Birthday

This afternoon was Zuandi’s 91st birthday. She chose to make some necklaces with beads and [...]

Motion

Residents enjoyed an in person Motion experience with Zeezy this afternoon, lots of fun and [...]

Valentine Display

Residents enjoyed watching Valentine decorations being set up in the communal areas this morning, in [...]

Crucible Tea Dance

We enjoyed a morning Tea Dance session at the Crucible today. A little more relaxed [...]

In-house Church

Residents enjoyed an in-house church service this morning with singing of hymns, following a service [...]

Motion

This afternoon we enjoyed another Motion exercise session with Zeezy via portal tv. We began [...]

Cycling Without Age 03.02.23

This morning Carol and Avril enjoyed a ride around Botanical Gardens with pilot, Chris, from [...]

Majesty Choir

Residents enjoyed a performance from Majesty Choir this afternoon (12 singers from various churches in [...]

Guitar Singalong

Residents enjoyed a guitar singalong in the main lounge this afternoon. Eddie and Gill both [...]

Valentines Crafts

Residents enjoyed doing various crafts this morning relating to our ongoing Valentines crafts project. Some [...]

Favourite Places in All the World

Residents enjoyed some one-to-one time with staff looking at a large map of the world [...]

Hallamshire Church Service

Residents enjoyed a Hallamshire Church Service this morning. We started with some lively Sunday school [...]

One to One Time

Residents enjoyed some one to one time with staff recently, doing a variety of things, [...]

Motion

Residents enjoyed their weekly Motion exercise class with Zeezy. Great to have two OT students [...]

Forget Me Not Chorus

Residents enjoyed watching a YouTube streaming session of the Forget Me Not Chorus Charity performing [...]

Plants

Some residents enjoyed watering their amaryllis this morning using a water spray. The competition is [...]

Intergenerationals

This morning we had another amazing intergenerational visit from Sheffield Hallam University Nursery. We enjoyed [...]

Burns Night

This morning we decided to celebrate Robert Burns the famous Scottish poet and went around [...]

Swing Party

Residents enjoyed reading a fact sheet about Glenn Miller and looking at some of his [...]

Golf in Society

Residents enjoyed another golf session with Charles this afternoon. Some preferred to watch and cheer [...]

Puppet Fun

Residents enjoyed some puppet fun this morning, interacting with Albert and smaller puppets, Sooty and [...]

Motion

Residents enjoyed another lively Motion session with Zeezy via the TV portal. Great to have [...]

St Marks Church Service

Some residents chose to attend the Church Service in the Conservatory this afternoon. Good to [...]

Home From Home

Residents spent an enjoyable morning in small groups or on a one-to-one basis helping with [...]

Lost Chord

Residents and staff enjoyed a wonderful Lost Chord performance this afternoon. Martin and Suzi gave [...]

Bingo

Residents enjoyed a game of bingo this morning. Both Clarice and Pam won a chocolate. [...]

In-house Church

Residents enjoyed a Hallamshire Church Service in the Conservatory this morning. There was a bit [...]

Favourite Places

Staff questioned residents about their favourite places to go on holiday or visit, either in [...]

Sensory Snap

Some residents chose to take part in the “Weekends at Home” Sensory snap, where they [...]

Motion

Residents enjoyed an in-person Motion session with Zeezy this afternoon. We had great fun together, [...]

Arts and Crafts Valentine Reminiscence

Residents enjoyed taking part in an Arts/Crafts Valentine Reminiscence activity this morning.  The start of [...]

Hook A Duck

Residents enjoyed having a go at hook a duck this morning, we had conversations on [...]

Hallamshire Tea Dance

This afternoon we decided to have a Hallamshire tea dance in the main lounge. We [...]

Songbirds

Residents enjoyed another singing session with Yo this afternoon. Good to have Colin join us. [...]

Motion

Residents enjoyed another lively Motion session with Zeezy via the TV portal. He led us [...]

Karaoke

Residents enjoyed a karaoke time in the main lounge this afternoon, some choosing to sing [...]

Cat Therapy

Residents enjoyed some quality cat therapy time with Jasper and Clio this morning. Some were [...]

Keith’s Birthday Party

Everyone enjoyed Keith’s birthday party this afternoon, singing along with Russ Elliott who came to [...]

Alphabet Game

Residents enjoyed playing the famous Alphabet Game this morning, an easy game which includes everyone [...]

Lyceum Panto

We hired a minibus and took a large group of folk to see Jack and [...]

Keith’s Birthday

Keith was pleased to have Happy Birthday sung to him by staff and residents in [...]

Elisabeth’s Party

Residents had a fantastic time celebrating alongside Elisabeth today at her birthday party. We were [...]

Amaryllis Planting

Edith, Lilian and Clarice enjoyed planting their Amaryllis bulbs this morning (Christmas gift from the [...]

Motion

This afternoon we enjoyed an exercise class with Zeezy via a TV portal. We did [...]

Annie Pantomime

Residents enjoyed a wonderful Annie panto performed by Erin and Lucy from North East Producers. [...]

Xmas Bingo

Some residents chose to play Christmas Bingo this afternoon. Sheila, Susan, Eddie and Edith all [...]

One to One 27.12.22

Residents enjoyed some one-to-one time with staff today. Some enjoyed catching and throwing snowballs, singing/dancing [...]

Visits and Outings

Residents were very pleased to have family visits or go out to family homes for [...]

Flower Arranging

Edith and Lilian chose to help with a flower arranging activity this afternoon using up [...]

Christmas Dinner

Most residents chose to sit round tables with their fellow residents and friends today for [...]

Father Christmas

Residents were thrilled to have a visit from the “real” Father Christmas this morning, straight [...]

Motion

This afternoon residents enjoyed another exercise class with Zeezy , Everyone enjoyed stretching and using [...]

St Marks In-house Church

Residents were pleased to have a carol service this afternoon and enjoyed following a service [...]

Mocktails

Residents enjoyed making and tasting Xmas mocktails this morning. We used lots of yummy ingredients [...]

More table decorations

Edith had a one to one session with staff finishing off the table decorations ready [...]