Hello Everyone, We enjoyed the fine weather and took advantage of it as much as possible—as you can see from July’s newsletter. The peanut butter fudge was a tasty success Enjoying the fine weather; Wimbledon was celebrated with delicious strawberry crème fraiche and lemon curd sandwiches, washed down with white grape and elderflower fizz. The […]
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Find out about the latest news at Bay Tree Court Care Centre. Here we also share our events or what the residents are getting up to.
Garden of Contemplation opens
Over the last few months one of our Independent Living residents and the daughter of a tenant in one of the bungalows have worked very hard on a new project. They came up with an idea how to improve the appearance of a section of the garden. They also wanted to make it more accessible. […]
Continue readingFlower arranging at Bay Tree Court Care Home
We are very fortunate (and grateful) to receive donations of flowers from our local branch of Sainsbury’s in Oakley, Cheltenham. Flower arranging is a very enjoyable activity. It stimulates senses, brings back memories, and encourages conversation. Our residents create stunning bouquets, which we then place around the home to brighten up the bedrooms and communal […]
Continue readingIt’s hot!
Like most of the country, Gloucestershire has been basking in glorious sunshine over the last few days. Usual activities for care home residents just would not be enjoyable, so the Activities team at Bay Tree Court Care Home instead came up with some alternatives. On one day they arranged a mocktail-tasting session and on another […]
Continue readingMessage from Bernard Freeman, CEO
To all relatives and next-of-kin While we are all looking forward to further relaxations in the Covid-related restrictions, we need to be very mindful of the fact that we are still responsible for the total wellbeing of those entrusted to our care. As a group, the elderly are the most clinically vulnerable members of our […]
Continue readingGeneral News – June 2021
Hello Everyone! We certainly had fun in the month which goes “June is bustin’ out all over! The ocean is full of Jacks and Jills, With the little tail a-swishing’. Evry’ lady fish is wishin’ That a male would come And grab ‘er by the gills!” On National Beer Day, we had a beer festival […]
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