Entries by Camelot Care

LOLLIES AND TROPICAL DRINKS HIT THE SPOT

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 […]

RESIDENTS CHEER FOR CHLOE’S BABY GENDER REVEAL

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 […]

MOVING REUNION FOR MARGARET AND HER HORSE

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 […]

REMINISCENCE MOMENT FOR CARE HOME RESIDENTS

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 […]

BUTTERFLY LODGE REALLY EXCELS AT CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE IN CARE AWARDS

Butterfly Lodge has been announced as outright winner of three ‘excellence’ awards for its outstanding services at Plymouth City Council’s Celebrating Excellence in Care Awards 2025. The awards celebrate the contributions of dedicated adult social care workers and teams across care homes, supported living, day centres, and domiciliary care. Manager Clare Sinclair said: “Our most […]

LISANDRA BRINGS A TASTE OF HOME TO AVALON

Traditional Portuguese music struck a chord with residents at Avalon as part of a day celebrating Portuguese culture led by our lovely Lisandra, who grew up in Portugal. She sang us some classic Portuguese Fado, followed by lively karaoke and dancing. And what delicious food! A fantastic feast was lovingly prepared by Lisandra and her […]

CHAIR YOGA HELPS RESIDENTS KEEP FLEXIBLE

Residents at Camelot House and Lodge have been making the most of the flexibility offered by online exercise classes to work on their own flexibility by taking part in chair yoga. Activities coordinator Harriet Burraston said: “Encouraging our ladies and gents to keep active can be quite challenging because of their dementia, so the key […]

JACKIE, 90, SHARES HER WARTIME MEMORIES

A 90 year-old resident at Chestnut Lodge shared touching memories with staff and friends as part of the celebrations held at the nursing home to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Jackie Henton described hiding in an air raid shelter near her home in Biggin Hill, South London. She said: “My dad made the […]