On 7th October, we joined 5,000 people at National Trust, Clumber Park to walk 8.5 km to complete the Memory Walk for Alzheimer’s Society. Well Done Mandy & Sonya for raising £195!

Feedback from a resident at Westfield House. “I know when I come to dinner I always get a good meal!  The way it’s served, the fact that the staff appreciate that they are giving me a good plate of food and they are proud of what they are doing”      

All our residents love a game of Snakes & Ladders. Do you know who invented the game? Snakes and Ladders is an original Indian game. The Government of India site credits the invention of the game to the 13th century saint, Gyandev. The game, they say, was originally called Mokshpat; with the ladders representing virtues and the snakes representing vices.

Our residents at Westfield House loved it when the Loughborough University Creche came into see us. The children who are just 3 years old and our residents who are in their Golden years, loved having fun together! They made bubbles, were shaking maracas to music, shaped play dough figures and hit balloon’s around our lounge to each other. After all the fun and laughter, the children and our residents sat down for a well earned biscuit and a cuppa/juice. Fun times at Westfield House!

The Queen invited us to her Garden Party on 28th May 2015. Our longest serving Night Senior Worker and Volunteer were invited to attend by Her Majesty. They have fond memories of hailing a taxi and saying “Buckingham Palace please driver”. A military band played throughout the afternoon they even played James Bond themes and then at 4 pm the National Anthem played to announce the arrival of the Queen. Afternoon tea was served in the tea tent in the gardens, where they were served with dainty finger buffet items such cucumber and mint Sandwiches, smoked salmon, rolled bread savory, scone and cream, strawberry tart and Victoria sponge. The Queen left the Party at 5.50 pm. WHAT A DAY!

Our very own resident professional artist has painted the most wonderful pictures to decorate our walls at May Mills House  

This hand knitted Boy takes you back to a world of childhood adventures and fun times! Designed and made by one of our residents at May Mills House

We love going out for afternoon tea with our residents. It’s such a lovely experience when you settle into your seat and dine on the Great Central Railway Steam train!

We love our activities at Westfield House, May Mills & Ingleside. BINGO is our residents favourite! Leg’s eleven – 11, One little duck – 2, Lucky – 7 , Two little ducks – 22, 44 – droopy drawers, Clickety Click – 66, Two fat ladies – 88 (wobble, wobble) BINGO!