WINDLESHAM MANOR NEWS
An Insight into all our latest outings, activities and achievements
We wish it could be Christmas every day!
Windlesham Manor residents enjoyed a gorgeous Christmas lunch with family and friends on December 19th. Staff got into the festive spirit by dressing as elves and the spacious lounge area was decorated brightly in Christmas colours! Later in the afternoon residents...
read moreThe Meeting of “Bookend Generations”
Windlesham Manor is trialling weekly “Toddler and Residents” sessions organised by Crowborough group Artytime. It is becoming more widely accepted that both older and younger generations can benefit from these sorts of interactions, which can be life affirming for the...
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Windlesham Manor awarded a 5 star Food Hygiene Rating
The Food Hygiene Rating Scheme runs in partnership with local authorities in England, Wales and Northern Island. The food hygiene rating or inspection result given to a business reflects the standards of food hygiene found on the date of inspection or visit by the...
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Remembrance Day Commemorations
On Sunday the 11th November, the residents commemorated the fallen and marked the 100 years since the end of WW1 with wartime songs performed by The Sunset Duo and some special Remembrance Day cakes made and decorated by Windlesham Manor chef Martin Higgins.
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Windlesham Manor Minibus works Sundays!
Every Sunday, Windlesham Manor loans its mini-bus to All Saints on Chapel Green, Crowborough so that the church can offer a mini bus service to those needing help getting to and from the service and worship sessions.
read moreWindlesham Manor Annual Summer Garden Party
Residents, family members and staff enjoyed the eagerly awaited Windlesham Manor Summer Garden Party on Friday August 17th. It was the first time that the party was held slightly later in the day taking advantage of the warm weather into the evening. Some great rock...
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Sunset Cruises
By witnessing the beauty and awe of a sunset, you can actually slow down your perception of time! Windlesham Manor residents often enjoy sunset cruises to the Ashdown Forest to take in the splendour of the sunset in this beautiful part of the world.
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Green Fingers
Research as shown that gardening can help with major health issues such as stress, dementia and obesity as well as being thoroughly enjoyable and rewarding! The residents have been preparing for summer by planting seedlings and working in the greenhouse.
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Blooming Lovely!
After one of the coldest winters in some time, Crowborough has finally warmed up and the flowers are loving it! The garden at Windlesham Manor has broken into colour and the front of the building is covered in its trademark purple...
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Alive and Active!
Simon Roll, Personal Trainer and founder of Alive & Active visits Windlesham Manor regularly to take the residents through his specialised exercise programme. The goal is simple “To ensure that by keeping our elderly population active, they stay independent, confident...
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You are what you eat!
The residents enjoyed a scrumptious carvery lunch on Wednesday 9th May cooked and served by our chef Martin Higgins. Once a month Windlesham Manor offer the residents something a little different, such as a seasonal treat or lunch around an international food theme....
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Yoga is good for the spirit!
The gentle stretching of yoga poses can go a long way in helping develop greater flexibility, which can ensure that you maintain a good range of motion as you get older, other benefits also include the slowing of bone density loss. The Windlesham Manor residents are...
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Animal Magic!
According to the Petpals Therapy website: “Animals have been used for therapy since the late 18th Century and research has shown that stress reduction can occur after as little as five minutes of interaction with an animal. When brought into an environment where...
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Training and Inspection Update
Mock inspections are held twice a year, these are based on the real CQC style inspections assessing all areas that official inspections could review including premises walk round and interviewing key staff to test their knowledge. Boots also carries out inspections...
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Juliet Remembers
Some of our very own residents will be gracing the silver screen on Tamzin Merchant's short film, JULIET REMEMBERED, with Rakhee Thakrar from EASTENDERS. "We spent two days shooting our film 'Juliet Remembered' at Windlesham Manor. A handful of residents joined us...
read moreDay Trip to Ashdown Forest
Some residents and staff took the opportunity to make the most out of the warm autumn afternoons and went for a drive with our bus across the Ashdown forest. They turned off the main road to enjoy the sun and admire the views over the South Downs but they didn’t...
read moreSummer 2015
Well, finally it has arrived – the summer, with a diversity of offers to ensure plenty of events and activities. Throughout the spring and during the dark months of the winter we have tried to keep the spirits up by arranging parties, entertainment, outings, been active with Simon but in the back of our minds we have all been looking forward to lazy afternoons in the garden with a glass of Pimms or an ice lolly.
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Where is the spring?
Spring is approaching! As soon as we realise the days are getting longer and the sun tends to actually warm us up a bit we instantly get our heads together and decide to plan what to do next. February will be filled with different activities suitable for all kind of...
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