Residents at Chestnut Lodge paid homage to Elton John on the occasion of his 78th birthday on Tuesday, with a focus on the star’s well-known passion for unusual eye-wear. Staff provided a selection of iconic Elton John-style glasses frames for residents to model, and ran a fun prize-draw for the winner who identified the specs […]
The auction of an amazing home-made tower made of chocolate brownies raised an impressive £40 towards Red Nose Day as part of celebrations held at Butterfly Lodge. The auction was part of a fun day of activities organised by the activities team at the specialist care home in St Budeaux, which is run by award-winning […]
Staff and supporters at Avalon have come up with a new fundraising project to bring their plans for a sensory garden closer to realisation. Following on from a sponsored motorbike ride at the end of 2024 which raised £775, the team of colleagues and residents’ friends and family members have pushed ahead with a new […]
Residents at Chestnut Lodge said they felt very honoured to have a visit from the town’s Mayor and Town Crier. Mayor Andy Kendall and Town Crier David Recardo both arrived at the specialist dementia care home wearing their official paraphernalia: Andy wearing his mayoral chain and David in the full regalia of his office. Gary […]
A recent visit to Butterfly Lodge by Plymouth-based ‘Bugs Life’ had residents captivated by the reptiles and animals they were able to meet, handle and feed. Sarah McCaffrey, deputy manager, said: “Our ladies and gents were fascinated with their animal encounters and surprised us with their willingness to handle them – including some they’d never […]
A trainee nurse who found her vocation when providing emergency first aid during her first career as cabin crew for British Airways, has welcomed the ‘broadening of her horizons’ experienced during her training placement with us at Camelot House and Lodge. Elenya Field, 26, who has been doing the placement as part of the second […]
With the staff recruitment drive for Holsworthy’s Deer Park Nursing Home now in full swing ahead of the home’s opening later this year, operators Camelot Care have confirmed its management team is now complete with the appointment of both manager and deputy. Amanda Williams has been selected as the home’s new deputy manager, joining manager […]
Youngsters from Northgate Primary School in Bridgwater have been working hard this week to support elderly neighbours at Avalon to create paper lanterns and snakes for Chinese New Year. The children are regular guests at the home, with groups of six taking it in turn so everyone can visit during the academic year. This week […]
Our Burns Night celebrations at Butterfly Lodge in Plymouth have been a real January highlight for all our residents and especially for Ron Urquhart who was a native of Aberdeenshire before he moved to Devon. Sarah McCaffrey, deputy manager, said: “On the big day we had a visit from Dave the Lone Piper, whose amazing […]
Residents at Camelot House and Lodge have been busy preparing fat-balls for the birds who visit their garden ahead of the UK’s largest annual garden-based citizen science project which is due to take place next weekend. Manager Zillah Oakes said: “Lots of the ladies and gents who live with us have had a life-long interest in […]
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