Fantastic and Functional
The new
extension has been added onto the original building, which dates back to 1540
and has been changing since that date.
Mainly Georgian in character the latest addition adds a new chapter to
the building and the home.
The
extension is a fantastic addition adding:
- 7 new resident bedrooms
- A multi-purpose sitting area
- A safe enclosed sensory garden
Light, Bright and Beautiful
The
multi-purpose sitting area is a beautiful, large, light room which greatly enhances
the atmosphere and environment of the home.
It is already being used for a variety of activities; musical events,
local theatre groups putting on plays and it has a large screen for watching
movies. It gives the residents another
alternative out of the many communal rooms for sitting throughout the day and
gives them an opportunity to look out on and experience the beautiful
garden.
The
addition of another sensory garden, which contain a greenhouse, raised planters
and a variety of plants, allows the residents to enjoy the outside space. It has been built with the residents in mind,
so they can move around it easily and safely.
A Grand Opening
The
accommodation was opened by Mr. Don Briant, whose wife Joyce has been living in
the home for the past 12 years, and Mrs. Iris Jordan, whose husband Ron lived
in the home for over 6 years. Mr. Briant
and Mrs. Jordan officially opened the new accommodation by cutting the red
ribbon and Mr. Briant gave a short speech thanking the home for it’s individual
care and support to all the residents for so many years and congratulating them
on running an excellent nursing home.
Every
gathered for the event enjoyed a special cake baked fo rthe vent by Paul the
homes chef. Achampagne toast marked the
finale
Personal Thank You’s
Special
gifts and bouquets were given to Mr. Briant, Mrs. Jordan and Mrs. Jordan’s
daughter, Mrs. Deborah Dawson, who has also been a great friend and support to
the home for many years. Mrs. Dawson
acts as an independent voice for the families, in the role of advocate, by
running regular family meetings. A
silver plaque was presented to mark the occasion, which is to be erected in the
new accommodation to commemorate the special opening day.
