News & Activities May 2023

Message from Nicola
I can’t believe how quick May has come around and with it, brings several bank holidays and the King’s Coronation! In addition to our daily activities, May will be a busy month.
Please feel free to come and join us for the King’s Coronation on the 6th May!
Just a reminder of the Relatives Meeting which will be held on 15th May at 4pm which allows you to bring directly to us what you would like us to be better at; what you feel we do well and what activities you would like to see moving forward.
I welcome your comments and suggestions all the time, but it would be nice to see you personally on the 15th.
April has been a busy month with birthdays, activities and hatching of the ducklings, so we have included some beautiful photos for you to see.
In April we welcomed our new resident, Mrs Marjorie Reeves, to Nettlestead!
The Ducklings came to visit in April!:

Making amazing memories!

Keeping Fit with Slow Yoga!

Birthday Celebrations!

Activities for May 2023:
1st – May Day! Lots of fun quizzes in the afternoon
2nd – Slow Yoga with Bernard along with some music and a ride out with Jane (weather permitting)
3rd – National Chocolate Custard Day! What shall we have with it? What is your favourite mix? Followed by hair and pampering with Steve and Jane
4th – Another fun session of Pet Therapy with Dianne and Flo and Joe joins us to sing in the afternoon
5th – Bingo & Games with Chris & Sue
6th – The King’s Coronation! Residents and families take their seats in our lounge, for the Coronation of King Charles at Westminster Abbey from 11am. Classic dishes and drinks to celebrate the Coronation will be provided
7th – Activity Corner
8th – King’s Coronation Bank Holiday, Iris Day AND Golf Day! Lots of Pampering and Manicures to follow
9th – Slow Yoga with Bernard & Music
10th – National Shrimp Day! prawn cocktails anyone? Washed down with some wine & prosecco! In the afternoon Steve is joining us to have our hair done
11th – Trip to Ruxley Manor!
12th – Santino Sings! Lots of Bingo and games with prizes to be won!
13th – Apple Pie Day! how do you like yours?
14th – World Bonsai Day! Activity corner to follow
15th – International Family Day! Sharing of photos, memories and stories
16th – National Mimosa Day! Sparkling Wine and Juices followed by Slow Yoga with Bernard
17th – Hair with Steve and a lovely afternoon ride out with Jane
18th – Avon Calling – Who remembers Avon ladies? Afternoon of makeup, perfume, nightwear, clothing and more
*Items to purchase without going shopping! Reasonable prices*
19th – Bingo & Games with Chris & Sue
20th – Assorted activities with Bella
21st – Activity corner
22nd – National Maritime Day – Commemorates The Sea, residents quizzes relating to the sea and history, prizes to be won!
23rd – Slow Yoga with Bernard
24th – Hair with Steve & Pampering with Jane
25th – National Wine Day! Wine Tasting with Cheese and Ham Buffet
26th – Our wonderful Liam returns to entertain us with a sing song!
27th – Assorted Activities with Bella
28th – Activity Corner
29th – Residents choice of music and songs, who is your favourite?
30th – Scone Day! Assorted Scones with jams and tea and lastly, Slow Yoga with Bernard.
31st – TBC
Please note live entertainment is still to be confirmed.
Feedback
We love and appreciate hearing your feedback and reviews and ask if you could spare a few minutes to post a five star review on carehome.co.uk. There is also a bottle of wine for all those who publish their review. A huge THANK YOU to those family members who have already submitted theirs and we hope you enjoyed your wine! A reminder that suggestions are also welcome, please share them with us by emailing admin@nightingales.co.uk.
Facetime/Skype
If you have family members that live far away or you are on holiday and cannot see your
loved ones, we do have a Skype address/Facetime. Find us on www.nettlestead.com.
Please let us know if this is something you wish for us to arrange.