Activities at Ashford House Care Home

Our General Manager, Daisy Mingle, visited SenaCare and Reynolds today to promote Ashford House’s services and strengthen our local partnerships.

At Ashford House, community engagement is at the heart of everything we do — we believe in building genuine relationships and working together to support one another. 

Today we were 'Ladies That Lunch.'  

We had a lovely afternoon having a walk round the garden centre, Longacres Shepperton Garden Centre. We picked up some bargains for the garden and stopped for a bite to eat in their delicious café. 

What a way to spend the day.

What a magical day at Ashford House!

Our Alice in Wonderland–themed summer party was a huge success, filled with fun, laughter, and unforgettable moments. We were honoured to be joined by the Mayor of Spelthorne, and it was wonderful to see our lovely residents and their families enjoying the day together. From live music and a freshly cooked BBQ to tombola, raffles, and more—there was something for everyone!

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the day so special. And hats off to our amazing team for creating such a magical Wonderland right here at Ashford House!

We were proud to be part of Staines’ very first Dementia Awareness Market today! Our wonderful General Manager Daisy Mingle, Dementia Champion Isaac, and Activities Co-ordinator Sheeba represented Ashford House with great enthusiasm. We were also delighted to be joined by the General Manager of Bushey House, Beaumont Care Home - Barchester Healthcare – thank you for coming along!

It was a fantastic day with lots of footfall and meaningful conversations. We shared the services and support we offer and made some valuable connections within the local community. 

The sun is shining, and we have enjoyed an afternoon in the garden eating ice cream, listening to music and enjoying the sweetest animals in the world! 

Thank you, Browells Wood Pet Therapy and Mack Entertainment for an amazing afternoon.

Today we celebrated World Animal Day with the amazing Browells Wood Pet Therapy Mack Entertainment.

We got to cuddle the most adorable animals, which brought huge smiles to our residents and families, especially the wonderful Kevin and Betty who went around to see all our residents in their rooms.    

Today, a loving family member popped in to Ashford House to say thank you to our amazing team who cared for her loved one in their final weeks. She kindly brought along sweet treats and beautiful flowers as a gesture of appreciation.

We are truly touched by this thoughtful visit. It means so much to know that our care and compassion made a difference to both our residents and their families.

This week, we proudly celebrate the heart and soul of our care team — our incredible nurses.  

We cannot thank you enough for your hard work, compassion, dedication, and unwavering commitment to providing the very best care to our residents. Your kindness, strength, and professionalism make Ashford House the special place it is.

From all of us — thank you. You are truly appreciated, today and every day. 

We would like to say a massive Happy 104th birthday to Catherine, who celebrated today with her wonderful family, friends and staff here at Ashford House. 

Catherine was delighted to receive not 1 but 2 birthday cakes. Your Ashford House Family were honoured to be part of this special birthday celebration. Happy 104th Birthday Catherine!

What a delightful afternoon at Ashford House! 

Residents came together to enjoy live music by the wonderful Smokey Joe Entertainment. 

The atmosphere was electric as we all danced together, creating beautiful memories and fostering a sense of community. Thank you, Smokey Joe for spreading joy through your music! 

We celebrated this incredible milestone at Ashford House, where everyone came together to wish Joyce a very happy birthday.

When asked how old she feels, Joyce smiled and said, “I think I’m turning 60!” Happy 102nd Birthday, Joyce — you truly are an inspiration to us all!

Today, residents from Ashford House enjoyed a wonderful visit to Hampton Court Palace for the William and Mary: Palace Gardeners’ experience. Set in the beautiful Clore Learning Centre, the day brought history to life as we explored how William and Mary transformed the palace gardens with elegant parterre de broderie and majestic fountains.
We were treated to serene views of the Privy Garden, once intended as a peaceful retreat for the royal couple and got creative by bringing the outdoors in with a musical soundscape activity.
A truly enriching and memorable outing filled with beauty, learning, and a touch of royal charm!

With the Chelsea Flower Show starting today, our lovely residents at Ashford House joined in the floral festivities with a delightful flower arranging activity!  

The residents truly enjoyed creating their own beautiful floral displays, and the smiles on their faces said it all— flowers really do bring happiness to everyone! 

We enjoyed a knowledge and laughter-filled evening as we held our charity quiz night here at Ashford House.

Great fun was had by residents, families and staff!

We had a magical day at Ashford House as Santa himself paid us a visit! Accompanied by our amazing GM Daisy Mingle and DM Cristina Marin, he delivered personalised gifts thoughtfully chosen by our incredible Activities Coordinators, Sheeba and Kirsty. 

Each gift brought smiles and joy as the wishes of our lovely residents came true.

We were also delighted to welcome a surprise guest, the Mayor of Spelthorne, Cllr Med Buck, who joined in the festivities! 

The celebrations were topped off with a traditional Christmas lunch that everyone enjoyed together.