The steel band and bongo drummers at our African armchair travel day really got us in the mood. Lots of dancing and residents really feeling the music.

All this hard work was for a fabulous procession on 31st August. So many people came along to give everyone a cheer. We even had our own Carnival Queen, Marjorie, who recently celebrated her 100th birthday. See our Facebook page for all the fabulous photos and https://www.facebook.com/TheLawnsOfficial/videos/814678850834704

We had our end of summer party after the procession. Such a happy day of celebration – the atmosphere was wonderful.
Thank you to our fantastic volunteers, family and friends for all embracing our carnival theme and to our brilliant care team. Together we made wonderful memories and had an absolute ball.

Marjorie celebrated her 100th birthday on 16th August with a special card from King Charles. She also received over 100 cards from friends, family and our local community. Marjorie is such a lovely lady, who devoted her life to being a community nurse in the Kempsey area. Her family were her patients and friends, so she was very touched to receive so many birthday cards.

She enjoyed a wonderful party with residents at The Lawns. Her comment on 100 years is; “Live by your choices, look forward and live every day the best you can.”

Our residents have been reaping the rewards of all their hard work in the garden. We have been demonstrating the 5 p’s: planting, picking, podding, pot to plate! We have harvested delicious peas and runner beans. Our beetroot crop we boiled and pickled ready for our autumn ploughman’s suppers. We have enjoyed baking and jamming. Who doesn’t love a jam tart, especially when filled with residents homemade jam. A real sense of achievement and fulfilment for residents.

Lets go to the beach! We hosted a strawberry tea for family and friends. The Pimms went down a treat! There was postcard making and reminiscence (lots of laughter at the saucy postcards). Plus cuddles with Ziggy who spent the day in the garden making residents happy .