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Avery House Care Home
January 2018
What’s inside:
Upcoming events Page 3
Rambling Rose Page 7
News Page 13
Community News Page
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WELCOME… Happy New Year! Welcome to 2018’s first
Newsletter! The beginning of a New Year is
always a special time- a time for starting a new
Diary, making resolutions and turning over a
new leaf. As the year stretches ahead it’s filled
with possibilities. I wonder what this year will
hold for you. We look forward to planning this
year’s fun filled activities and events and hope
you can share them with us!
Relatives and friends: If you would like to receive your own copy of our update letter, please leave your email address with reception
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Activities with Oomph!
Interesting
facts about
this month…
1. The Anglo-Saxons called January
“Wulfmonath” as it was the month hungry
wolves came scavenging at people’s doors.
2. The Romans named it January after Janus,
the God of gateways.
3. Janus had two heads so he could look in
both directions, back at the old year and
forward towards the New Year, at the same
time.
4. According to the International Standard
Organisation’s ISO 8601, week 1 of any year
is the week including January 4.
5. Daytime temperatures in January make it
the coldest month of the year in the UK.
February nights are colder in England (but
not Scotland).
6. The only Shakespeare plays that mention
January are Much Ado About Nothing and
Winter’s Tale.
7. The birthstone for January is the garnet;
the flower is the carnation.
8. The first recorded reference to a “January
sale” in the UK was in 1865.
9. There is a variety of cold-tolerant winter
cabbage grown in England known as
January King.
10. More couples separate or divorce in January than in any other month
Have you joined in with an
Oomph! Session yet? If not then
we strongly recommend you
do! It’s so much fun and great
for your health! Join us 2 times a
week for chair based exercises
to upbeat music using scarves
and pom-poms, with a different
theme at every class, come and
see what all the fuss is about…
Well Done to our Oompher Of the Month!
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Clubs & Societies Month!
1st Arts & Crafts with Jane 10am
2nd PAT Dog 2pm
3rd R.L.E.D.E Meeting 11am
4th Zumba Gold 2:45pm
7th Church Service 2:30pm
11th Brian’s Yoga Class 10:45am
12th Friends Friday 2:30pm
14th International Kite Day
15th Arts & Crafts with Jane 2pm
16th Dementia Café 10am-12pm
17th Residential Lunch Club 11:30am
17th Musical Club 2:30pm
18th Zumba Gold 2:30pm
18th Jo-Jingles 2:30pm
21st World Religion Day
22nd Arts & Crafts Session with Jane 2pm
22nd Relatives Meeting 6pm
23rd Time Travelers 2:30pm
24th PAT Dog 11:30am
25th Burns Night
26th Australia Day
27th RSPB BIG Bird Watch
29th Arts & Crafts with Jane 2pm
29th National Story Telling Week
30th R&A Meeting 11am
Dates for your Diaries…
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At brighterkind we believe in living life to the full. That’s why we
do our upmost to ensure that our residents have access to a varied
programme of activities to deliver the Magic Moments that will
help them love every day.
Our Magic Moments programme also aims to encourage well-being by
concentrating in equal measure on the mind, through mental agility;
the body, through fitness and mobility; and the soul, through
entertainment and personal interests, continued learning and
emotional engagement.
In the pink
Our Activities Coordinator & Assistants are the people who help make
the Magic happen here at Avery House they are there to provide a
comprehensive activity programme that will be loved by our residents
and their families. Our Activities team Laura, Bea & Debs can always
be spotted because of their pink uniforms and the fact that they are
always having fun! You can see all the exciting activities that we are
having daily by looking at our pink activity boards throughout the
home.
Recreation
& Activity
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Rambling Roses Corner… Dear Fellow Residents,
Once again we enter into a New Year, and as always we are
wondering what it will hold for us.
The best thing we can do is make the year full ourselves, by
keeping our hands, minds and bodies moving as much as we
possibly can. We have so many different activities to choose
from, what with Oomph! Arts and crafts, games, books etc.
Also let’s try to help one another the best we can.
Then when the year draws to a close we will be amazed at what
we have achieved!
Did you know? Katherine of Aragon’s tomb in Peterborough Cathedral
became associated with miracle cures, which attracted the ill
from far and wide.
Until next time…Rambling Rose xx
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Photos of the Month!
Wise Words…
Quote of the Month from Resident Volunteer
Bryan Barnes…
“Common sense is not very common.” Voltaire
“A little water never harmed anyone. Too much can
be fatal.” Fred Cave.
“Happiness is not doing what you like. It is liking
what you do!”
“Truth is beauty. Beauty is truth. That is all ye know
on earth and all ye need to know.” John Keats.
“No man is completely useless. He can always serve
as a bad example!”
Meet Brian! (Brian the Snail
as he likes to be called) we
couldn’t just pick one
photo of the month as there
are so many that make us
laugh! Brian you’re a little
ray of sunshine, and make
us all smile, every day, Thank you for being you!
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In the spotlight
Emily Mann-Resident
Question? If I could change anything about
myself I would…
I would like to have my legs back so I can get
out and about and drive my car again.
Question? The most random thing I have ever
done is…
I had a tea party at The Ritz!
Question? My Previous Jobs Included…
Catering, Tupperware Manager and
Hairdressing.
Question? Not a lot of people know this but I am
good at…
Flower Arranging.
Question? Not a lot of people know this but I am
not good at…
Sewing.
What or who is your inspiration? My Family.
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January Nature Notes…
January is our main winter month, bitterly cold and grey, the dead of
winter.
But by the end of January, the first signs of new life will appear;
snowdrops pushing through the cold earth and in the field’s newborn
lambs.
But for now, it is only the dead remains of last year that can be seen.
On the trees and in the hedges, dried beech leaves cling on and rattle
in the wind. Beside roads and in ditches, last years seed heads stand
tall-the dried remains of hogweed, cow parsley and teasels.
Elsewhere, animals hibernate or put on thicker coats to withstand the
cold. Highland cattle and Galloways look warm beneath their shaggy
coats.
Happy Retirement to Gwen &
Sue!
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Kitchen Corner
Food events this
Month: Burns Night
Knit-Wits Knitting
Club… Do you like to knit, crochet or
sew? Or do you just like to
natter? Then join us every
Wednesday at 2:30pm in the
Balmoral Quite lounge for our
weekly knit and natter group
The “Knit-Wits”…
At the moment were knitting
squares to make blankets for the
special care baby unit (SCBU)
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January Words…
A smugglers Song
By Rudyard Kipling
If you wake at midnight, and hear a horses feet,
Don’t go drawing back the blind, or looking in the street,
Them that asks no questions isn’t told a lie.
Watch the wall, my darling while the gentlemen go by!
Five an twenty ponies
Trotting through the dark-
Brandy for the Parson, Baccy for the clerk;
Laces for the lady, letters for a spy,
Watch the wall, my darling, while the gentlemen go by!
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News…
Bonanzas!
Join us in celebrating our
January Monthly Bonanza which
is Clubs & Societies Month!
Join us throughout the month for
lots of themed activities and
events!
Housekeeping & Laundry: Just a reminder, lost clothes will be on display in the Quiet Lounge on the Buckingham Suite; this will take place on the last weekend of each month. If you find any missing items please ask a member of staff from the laundry team to mark them with your loved ones room number, thank you
Because we are a dog friendly
home, we now have a water
bowl outside and a treats jar in
the foyer for our furry friends to enjoy!
Donate a Rose for those you
love… We would like to make a special
garden for all the residents to enjoy, a
focus point for them and a talking
point for family and friends.
We want to add climbers to the
vertical fences.
In order to help achieve this
improvement to our garden would
you be willing to donate toward a
climbing rose, once planted this
would carry a small marker showing
your loved ones names.
All planting and maintenance will be
taken care of, please ask at reception
or see R&A Team if you would like any
more information, or to purchase your
rose
We need your help!
We’re developing a reminiscence box
and require various items to complete it,
we are looking for:
Pipe
Flat cap
Horse brasses
Fire bellow
If you could assist in any way we
would be extremely grateful! Thank you
Thought of the Month!
Wrinkles mean you laughed,
Grey hairs means you cared, Scars mean you lived!
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Dementia Café 3rd Tuesday of every month!
With a guest speaker or entertainment!
Happy Birthday to Laura!
This Month we welcome
Charlotte, the Community
Champion for Tesco, and
also a Dementia Friends
Champion, Charlotte will
be holding a brief talk and
discussion for us, as well
as a themed activity of
Balloon stress/sensory bag making
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Community & other News…
Dementia Café… Did you know we now hold a
Dementia café every 3rd
Tuesday of the month? Find us
in the Tea Room on
Sandringham Suite between
10am-12pm for support, advice
and friendly chit-chat over tea
and cakes!
We need assistance with
distributing leaflets to schools,
surgeries, libraries and
churches if you could help
take a few, please see Sue,
your assistance would be
greatly appreciated…
Tuesday 16th January 10am-12pm
Did you know?... Our hairdresser Christine takes
all our old towels and duvets to
her local vets and animal shelter,
how lovely? If you have any old
pillows, towels or duvets please
bring them in, let a dog or cat have a snuggle in them…
We will now be attending the Holy Communion Service held on the First Tuesday of each month at 10am at the CSK Church, please let the activity team know if you would like to attend …
A note for Relatives!
We wondered if it would be
possible for you to call up
before visiting the home to
ensure your loved one is at
home. We take the residents
out for trips and
appointments on a weekly
basis and would be
disappointed if you visited
and they were out! Thank you
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Wishing Wells.
We would love to have our
residents and relative’s
involvement on choosing wishing
wells. We now have a wishing well
form located in the leaflets stand in
reception. If you have an idea of a
wish you might like or a wish on
your residents behalf please
complete the form and give back
to the R&A Team we would love to read your thoughts and ideas
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A Few from Jo-Jingles!
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In loving
memory…
Rest in Peace…
Violet Wiles
Gerry Nicholl
James Bell
Gone but never
forgotten…xxx
Welcome:
Welcome to all our new
residents joining us this
month, whether you’re here
for a long or short stay we
hope you really enjoy
yourselves...
Respite:
Thank you to all our respite
residents, we hope you
enjoyed your stay; we
loved having you and hope
to see you again soon…
Photo Albums… Please could relatives/friends
bring in a photo album for your
residents rooms, we think it
would be a great talking point
when visiting your loved one if
they had an album full of photos
of the things they have joined in
with in the home…
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Saturday Night Takeaway… Did you know? One Saturday each
month we enjoy a takeaway, the
residents pick what particular
takeaway they would like that month,
and decide what they would like
from the menu, then enjoy their
chosen food together whilst
socializing. Residents have enjoyed
Chinese, McDonalds, fish & chips &
KFC so far and they were thoroughly
enjoyed by all.
If you would like to participate
please speak to a member of the
R&A team, please note food orders must be paid for in cash on the day…
MOST WANTED
ITEMS… Mini Bus
Sensory items
Bingo Prizes
Raffle & Tombola Prizes
Unwanted Alcohol for
our Pub
Tiny baby or dolls clothes
R.L.E.D.E Meetings…
Residents loving every day
experiences is our monthly
meeting with home manager
Anna, this takes place on the
first Wednesday of each
month at 11am in the
Balmoral lounge, all
residents are welcome, this
is a chance to meet with
Anna and her heads of
departments to discuss your
choices, views and opinions
with each department of the
home and to hear what’s new
and upcoming so please do
join us!
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Hair dressing in
the Salon… Have you seen our Salon?
It’s Beautiful and soo
relaxing…
Christine our lovely
hairdresser is in the Salon
Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri
Let her know if you would
like to make an
appointment…
Regular activities…
Don’t forget we still have
these regular much loved
weekly activities, please
see the weekly planner for
times and places…
Knit-Wits Knitting Club
Choir Practice
Prize Bingo
Gardening Club
Gentleman and Ladies Pub Club
Board and Card Games club
Cooking Club
Trolley Shop
R&A Meetings
Trip Tuesdays
Zumba Gold
Yoga Class
Oomph! Sessions
Art & Crafts Club
Sunday Strollers
Saturday Story Tellers
Topic of Interest Club
Church Service
And much more….
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Birthdays
this month!
Residents
We would like to
wish
Happy Birthday to:
4th Peggy
4th Bernard
5th John
9th Austin
14th Jean C
19th Rosina
27th Lily
We hope you all
have a lovely day!
Employee of
the month! Well done to Tracy Jobson our
Senior Carer for winning this
month Employee of the Month
Award!
Tracy does everything from
the heart, and is such a
caring, considerate member
of our team, well done Tracy.
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Life Story:
It’s so, so important that
we receive as much
information about your
loved one as possible in
order for us to keep their
care person centered. In
line with this the Activity
Team require a “life
story” from each resident,
be it a story or bullet
points this information is
not only lovely to read but
it gives us a bit more of an
insight into their life.
Please feel free to email,
or write me a brief life
history for me to put in
there care plans
Thank you for your kind support
Connect Community… The connect Suites now have their own lunch club and takeout
evening.
If you would like your loved one to take part in either or both of
these please let a member of the R&A Team know, please note
food must be paid for in cash on the day. Meeting for food is a great way of socializing and building friendships…
Luncheon Club… Do you enjoy great food? Great
company? And getting out and
about? Then why not join our
Luncheon Club, with a different
restaurant of your choice every
month. Please see a member of the
R&A Team if you would like to
attend… Please note food must be
paid for in cash on the day; please
see the Activity Program for your Suites next Lunch club date and time
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Jokes on you…
Little old lady.
Little old lady who?
Wow, I didn't know you could yodel!
Lettuce.
Lettuce who?
Lettuce in, it's freezing out here!
Q: What do you call cheese that's not yours?
A: Nacho cheese!
Q: What do you get when you cross a snowman and a vampire?
A: Frostbite!
Q: What do elves learn in school?
A: The elf-abet.
Q: Why are seagulls called seagulls?
A: Because if they flew over the bay, they'd be bagels!
Q: Why did the boy bring a ladder to school?
A: He wanted to go to high school.
Q: Where do pencils go for vacation?
A: Pencil-vania.
Q: Why did the girl smear peanut butter on the road?
A: To go with the traffic jam!
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Would you like to ‘review us’ on carehome.co.uk?
We’d love for you to share a good experience you’ve had at
Avery House with others. Reviews can be made by a resident,
relative or friend. Simply go online or ask a member of the
team for a card.
Avery House Care Home
2 Chaffinch Lane
Hampton Vale
Peterborough
PE78NF
01733-246840 [email protected]
Feedback… Please feel free to leave us some feedback about this Newsletter or if
you have any ideas for resident’s activities… we would very much
appreciate your thoughts. You can find compliments slip in
reception, or feel free to email Laura at
Many thanks for your continued support xxx
Residents’ Focus… Avery House-brighterkind strives on providing meaningful activities to the residents. During our Resident of the Day Experiences we spend one to one quality time finding out what your dreams and ambitions are, what you want to do over the forthcoming months and we implement these into the calendar of events.