What a summer of FUN with Olympics celebrations and big events!
We are now looking ahead to the autumn. Residents have been thinking of the children back in school, their new uniforms and that trepidation for the term ahead. They reminisced about awful school meals, especially mashed potato - some even shuddered at the thought of Smash!
We have lots planned for Autumn, so pencils sharpened at the ready.....
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Wasn’t the Olympics brilliant viewing! We followed avidly with our medals tally chart. Plus, a mini-Olympics of our own with garden games, quoits, badminton, javelin, bean bag targets and ball games. Certificates all round for our super competitive residents!
We had Olympics style musical moments with Libby and fitness sessions with Gunni from Kiddleydivey.
Residents admired the para-Olympians and their “can do” attitude. So inspiring! We learnt a lot about each other and the sports we have been involved with over the years. One of our residents played county tennis and was her club captain for a number of years. She played tennis right into her late 80’s.
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We have been out in the garden as much as possible, keeping up with the watering and planting perennials. Our gardens and hard work were much admired at our Summer Fete. Thank you to everyone who helped put together the event: The stallholders selling crafts and cakes, our team and residents who ran the tombola, raffle and games. There were some fete classics like Hook a Duck and a Coconut Shy - still holding that timeless appeal and loved by our young visitors as much as our residents.
The Fete was a big summer get together for family and friends. Raising £400 for our residents’ fund was the icing on the cake!
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Following the success of the Fete we hosted a Strawberry Tea on the August bank holiday. Lots of garden games and delicious scones and jam, thanks to our kitchen team. The Pimms went down a treat too!
With summer coming to an end we brought the seaside to Abberton, with sand and shells and a paddling pool. 99s from the ice cream van were a lovely addition too. We also marked National Prosecco Day in the only way possible!
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Thank you to Zoolab who visited with their mini beasts. We met an African snail, giant millipede, tree frog, hissing Cockroach, tarantula and corn snake. A day of first experiences as our intrepid residents bravely held some of the animals. Once again proving you're never too old to try new things!
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Some of our residents said they miss going to Church on a Sunday, so Church came to Abberton Manor. Many thanks to Rev Terry Walker for leading our Service of Thanksgiving. One of our residents played the electric organ and we sang hymns together and listened to the bible readings. It was very uplifting. Next for the Autumn we are having a Harvest Festival celebration. Then our Remembrance Service on Saturday 9th November at 2.30pm lead by Rev Terry Walker.
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One morning. Peter said over coffee, that he would love to see Colchester Castle. Well after planning and preparing we made that wish came true. The sun shone, Peter tried the virtual chariot racing and held a Roman shield! It was a wonderful day and thank you to Sylvia and Steve.
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One of our much loved team members, Jenny, recently retired after 20 years working at Abberton Manor. We had a little party with a few surprises, gifts and a lot of appreciation.
Thank you Jenny from all of the residents, families, staff and Heritage Manor team.
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September and October events and activities
We have a weekly diary with includes regular activities such as music appreciation, film club, gardening club, flower arranging, baking, salon and pampering time, Jo our hair dresser visits every Wednesday, Church services, art and crafts, sensory therapy, poetry group, fitness sessions with Kiddleydivey and one to one time.
Here is a snapshot of some of our events:
Friday 13th September: Roald Dahl Day Quiz &Coffee 2:30pm
Tuesday 17th September: International Country Music Day 2:30pm
Tuesday 24th September: National Day of Arts in Care Homes
Thursday 26th September: Macmillan's World Biggest Coffee Morning and Residents Meeting 2:30pm
Tuesday 8th October: Harvest Festival
Monday 14th October: Musical moments with Libby, 3-4pm
Friday 25th October: World Opera Day and our Opera Afternoon
Tuesday 29th October: RSPB Feed the Birds Day
Activities focus around our Heritage Manor ethos:
"You don’t stop having fun when you get old…..
You get old when you stop having fun"
Family and friends are always welcome. For a full calendar of events, please contact our Abberton Lifestyle and Wellbeing lead Sarah, AbbertonWellbeing@heritagemanor.co.uk
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Dare we say it so early, but Christmas plans are afoot at Abberton!
Residents would like to get involved with Operation Christmas Child this year. We are putting together a few boxes of treats, toiletries and little gifts for children who may not otherwise get Christmas presents. Any donations welcome please. https://www.samaritans-purse.org.uk/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child
A date for your diary! We are already getting excited about our Christmas Light Switch On. Sunday 1st December 3-4pm, with special guests, The Colchester Brass Band. Sure to be a magical start to the festive season!
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“Our mission is “to enable our residents to live their best lives”, and the huge variety in trips, visits and hobbies very much speaks to this. This goes well above nursing care, and so I would like to say a big thank you to our families, volunteers and our staff who regularly go that extra mile to make life fun.”
Simon Patient, Managing Director of Heritage Manor
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We are looking for volunteers? If you would like to volunteer at Abberton please do give us a call. 01206 735590
Whether you are looking for work experience, to make new friends, learn new skills, share your hobbies, or to have a ball with our residents and team, we welcome volunteers to our home.
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We try to show our activities on our Facebook page. You can click the link below, and there is also a link to our website. Take a look and share in the fun times and memory making.
With best wishes from the Abberton Team.
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