Activities at Ashminster House Care Home

Continuing with hobbies and interests is very important here at Ashminster House.

One of our gentlemen collects stamps. We have asked the community to drop off any unused stamps to continue his hobby. Cyril is now educating our staff about old coins and what you could buy in the shops years ago.  

Our sensory garden is full of smells this time of year, from lavender, mint, rosemary, lemon grass and roses. Lissette has been observing one particular rose and has been awaiting the day it’s in bloom.

She said the aroma was a raspberry smell with a hint of sweet honey. Lissette showed a good memory and recall of making perfume out of petals as a child. 

A community friend of Ashminster house has set up a library where residents can choose their favourite book any time of the day. One of our residents expressed that choosing her own book on a weekly basis lifts her wellbeing and gives her a sense of purpose. 

Marion has now taken on the role of leading our reading a loud book club, which she is very proud of.

The sun and the flowers were all out on the trip to Godinton House. This trip was requested by one of our residents who is a keen gardener.

His knowledge of flowers and plants made his day very special as he mand most of the flowers out in bloom. 

Our Gentlemen’s club this month was held at the spit fire Museum at the top of Folkestone hill. They were shown around by a guide and were able to lay poppies on the memorial wall.

One of our residents expressed that the noise of the spit fire engine would stay with him forever.  

Residents enjoyed a fun-packed day celebrating VE day. 

The day started with a reminiscing session with wartime items where residents shared stories of where they were on that day.

In the afternoon, residents were entertained with a wartime sing a long. Our amazing chef served a lovely buffet with a glass of Pimms.

The Mayor of Ashford opened our new memory lane community. Janet, our resident Ambassador, was very proud to lead the Mayor the way to cut the ribbon.

Residents , staff, families and the community enjoyed an delicious buffet created by our amazing catering team.

The Lindt chocolate shop at the outlet welcomed residents to a chocolate feast from dark chocolate to strawberry and champagne.

Pauline a chocaholic was in her element tasting the variety of easter eggs.

To celebrate World health day residents enjoyed a fruit tasting platter prepared by our talented chef.

Fruit juices and homemade fruit smoothies were served too, followed by a fruit and veg quiz!