Entries by Camelot Care

ALL THE FUN OF THE BRIDGWATER FAIR

Residents and staff from Bridgwater’s Avalon Nursing Home were among the crowds enjoying the annual Bridgwater Fair. The party of 12 made the most of yesterday’s sunny morning to travel the short distance between their dementia care home and St Matthews Field where the Fair has been taking place for over 600 years. Avalon’s activities […]

OO ARR! WHAT A WAY TO SPEND THE DAY

In celebration of International Talk Like A Pirate Day on 19 September, residents at Camelot House & Lodge donned pirate hats and eye patches, and spent the day enjoying nautical-themed fun and games. Our very own Blackbeard, otherwise known as manager Zillah Oakes, said: “Theme days offer a great excuse for some out-of-the ordinary activities […]

CAMELOT CARE ACQUIRES FORMER DEER PARK CARE HOME IN HOLSWORTHY

We’re pleased to announce our acquisition of a fifth home for Camelot Care with the purchase of the former Deer Park Care Home in Holsworthy, which ceased trading at the end of March 2024. This purpose-built home on Rydon Road stands in private grounds of approximately 1.8 acres, including gardens and generous parking. We are […]

WONDERLAND AT THE ANCHORAGE FOR MAD HATTERS TEA PARTY

Popular Plymouth pub The Anchorage provided a ‘dementia day’ with a difference by putting on an Alice In Wonderland themed ‘Mad Hatters’ Tea Party’ to the delight of its patrons. Sarah McCaffrey, deputy manager of Butterfly Lodge Nursing Home in St Budeaux regularly brings a group of residents to the pub for drinks and lunch […]

RESIDENTS ENJOY A BLOOMING GREAT DAY OUT

Six residents, two family members and carers from Camelot House and Lodge were among the many happy visitors to the annual Taunton Flower Show last weekend. Armed with a picnic and keen to sample ice-creams in the sunshine, the group took full advantage of their day out and were full of praise for the floral […]

CARE HOME RESIDENTS ENJOY DONKEY THERAPY

Residents of a dementia care home in Wellington, Somerset, were delighted to receive a visit from Charlie the donkey, Flora the miniature Shetland pony, pygmy goats Bam Bam and Pebbles, and some rabbits and guinea pigs, accompanied by their handler Kelly Baker of Kelly’s Donkeys and Second Chance Petting Farm. Twenty-four-year-old Charlie and 12 year-old […]