You Can Teach an Old Dog New Tricks!
For some, growing older means the opportunity for slowing down and taking things a little easier, but not for some residents at Melford Court! Instead it is the chance to do something different, learn new skills and make new friends. We recently saw our first resident and staff training session with resident John joining staff […]
A Cuppa with our Friends at Halstead Hall
Residents at Melford Court were invited to an afternoon ‘Tea at the Ritz’ style event at our sister home in Halstead recently. Residents from Melford Court joined residents at Halstead Hall for ‘posh’ High Tea served from vintage crockery. The home’s kitchen prepared a fabulous selection of cucumber sandwiches, savoury treats, and a selection of […]
History comes to Life for our Residents!
Many of you may have seen the ‘Pop it in the Post’ exhibition which we were lucky enough to have been loaned by the Postal Museum in London. The display told the history of the postal system, including banners with fun facts about the history of mail and authentic uniforms for everyone to try on. […]
New Friends of All Ages!
The benefits of children and the elderly having the opportunity to send time together have recently been a hot topic in the media. We have been embracing this opportunity to get to know some new friends by forming a new partnership with our local nursery group. Woodpeckers Nursery are now regular visitors to the home […]
Local MP Sings Stowlangtoft Hall’s Praises
To celebrate Stowlangtoft Hall’s ‘Outstanding’ rating we held a celebratory reception for our staff, residents and local professionals to enjoy together. We are extremely proud of all of the hard work by all which helped us achieve this rating and it was a perfect opportunity for everyone to celebrate together. Although she was unable to […]
School and Nursing Home Combine Outing
Following our postal display and our discussions about the mail system, we joined children from Norton Primary School on a visit to the Royal Mail sorting office in Bury St Edmunds to learn what goes on behind the scenes and how our letters arrive at our doorstep. Over 20 children from Norton Primary School’s Reception […]
Pop it in the Post – a tour of Post History
Many of you may have seen the ‘Pop it in the Post’ exhibition which we were lucky enough to have been loaned by the National Postal Museum. The display told the history of the postal system, including banners with fun facts about the history of mail and authentic uniforms for everyone to try on. The […]
Diddi Dance Brings Joy to Residents
We have been embracing the opportunity to get to know some new friends with our weekly diddi dance class as part of a wonderful intergenerational project. Nicola Box, class organiser said: “I am very excited about bringing diddi dance to Stowlangtoft hall, I am very passionate about getting children moving whilst also having fun and […]
Guinea Pigs Join us for their Holiday!
During the Easter holidays we had some special visitors come to stay at Stowlangtoft Hall. Cookie and Caramel the guinea pigs came to visit us for a week’s holiday while their family went away. They enjoyed a week in the sensory garden with lots of visits from staff and residents extra cuddles and treats. Cookie […]
Stow Healthcare Awards Success – 2018
Congratulations to all of our staff who were nominated and received awards and finalist places last year. We are extremely proud of all of you! Laing Buisson National Awards 2018 • Winner- Residential Care Provider – Stow Healthcare Bury Free Press Business Awards 2018 • Winner- Business Leader of the Year, Ruth French, Stow Healthcare […]
