At Encore Care Homes we take the following steps to ensure all of our residents enjoy Christmas and feel happy in their home: Put decorations up gradually. Think about putting decorations up graduall...
Dec
2018
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Dec
2018
04
With more than 14 years’ experience in the care sector, Rachel joins the Bournemouth-based care group, having previously overseen a group of care homes in Scotland and Yorkshire.During her time with t...
Dec
2018
04
Ingredients 1kg dried fruit 100ml brandy to soak the fruit 250g plain flour Pinch of salt 1 tsp ground nutmeg 1tsp mixed spice 250g dark brown soft sugar 250g unsalted butter 5 eggs 100g golden syrup ...
Nov
2018
18
The day involved a range of fundraising activities, including decorating cupcakes, guess the name of the bear and how many rainbow drops were in a jar. Stuart Davey, head chef of Fairmile Grange also ...
Nov
2018
08
As always, the catering team at Fairmile Grange prepared a delicious range of food and drinks for us all to enjoy. Some of the tasty Bonfire Night treats served included hot dogs, pumpkin soup, browni...
Nov
2018
05
At Great Oaks we like to ensure all of our residents’ needs are catered for and that all of our activities at the home are inclusive of everyone. Here are our tips on how to ensure Bonfire Night is a ...
Oct
2018
16
The Alzheimer’s Memory Walk was originally due to take place on 23rd September but was postponed due to the bad weather. Rearranged for Saturday 13thOctober, the rain thankfully held off. The sun ev...
Oct
2018
10
On In aid of MacMillan Cancer Support, we recently hosted a MacMillan coffee afternoon and are delighted to have raised £175 through a variety of fundraising activities, including a raffle and bake sa...
Sep
2018
24
On Tuesday, September 18 Mickie Driver staged a performance at the Christchurch care home, with other professional entertainers from The Not Forgotten Association, to thank resident Roy King for the s...
Sep
2018
24
The staff from Hamble Heights, Great Oaks Bournemouth and Fairmile Grange delivered their end-of-programme presentations to the group, which included the Home Managers and Encore management. Th...