On this year’s Emergency Services Day – 9 September – residents of Chestnut Lodge were visited by firefighters from Yeovil Fire Station. Residents were able to look around the engine while others were treated to a discussion on fire and fire fighting equipment. One resident, Ted Hutchings (pictured), vividly remembered his time working at Crewkerne […]
Residents got a lovely surprise when a pair of Shetland ponies popped into the lounge at Butterfly Lodge to ‘neigh’ hello. The pint-sized miniatures, Peanut and Wizzle, from Dartmoor Carriages, charmed everyone with their gentle nature, happily accepting strokes and cuddles. For those who couldn’t join the group, the duo made sure no one missed […]
Residents at Chestnut Lodge enjoyed a nostalgic journey back in time at a lively session featuring characters and memories from the rural life of days gone by. The event, led by Jan Millward of Rural Reminiscences, used vintage memorabilia, traditional costumes, and rhythmic poetry to engage the senses and unlock treasured memories. The ‘cast’ included […]
The team at Camelot House and Lodge is celebrating confirmation of its fifth successive accreditation, with full marks for the third time in a row, from national standards body the Gold Standards Framework (GSF), awarded for the outstanding quality of palliative care provided for residents. The home now qualifies as a finalist in October’s national […]
Members of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) corps have ‘geared up’ to donate £200 towards a sensory garden at Avalon Nursing Home. The dementia-friendly garden will offer a safe, calming space for residents, with plants, scents and sensory features to enhance well-being. The REME donation came about through Netta Merrick, a close friend […]
Making ice-lollies and tropical punch is a great way to encourage our residents to maintain their fluid intake when the weather is warm. At Camelot House and Lodge we have been actively involving our ladies and gents to share in preparing ice lollies made from fresh fruit and juice, yogurt and milkshakes Activities co-ordinator Harriet […]
When Chloe Bryant, a kitchen assistant at Butterfly Lodge, was ready to reveal the gender of the baby she and partner Justin are expecting in December, she decided that their residents (and the staff team) should be the first to know. Colleagues decorated the lounge of the nursing home in pink and blue, and residents […]
The wish of 86-year-old Avalon resident Margaret Brown to be reunited with her horse, Indy, after a separation of 12 months has been realized thanks to the efforts of our wonderful staff. Margaret, who has been living at Avalon since March 2025 has taken care of Indy, since she was a six-month old foal. Margaret […]
Colleagues at Avalon have been honouring the memory of residents who have passed away with a ‘reminiscence moment’ to which they invited family, friends and current residents. The event was billed as: “a moment to remember the residents that were part of our lives and now are part of our hearts.” Lisa Priddice, activities co-ordinator […]
An error when purchasing tickets for Simply Red’s sell-out concert in Vienna in November inspired the purchaser to put them to good use by donating them as a fundraiser to Chestnut Lodge, where she works. Members of the public are being invited to make a sealed bid for the gift package which includes two tickets […]
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