Activities at Cadbury Hall Care Home

We hosted an afternoon tea to raise money for Weston Hospicecare in memory of John Pays.

Weston Hospicecare was founded in 1989 by a small group of people associated with Christ Church in Montpelier with the vision of better for those in need of end-of-life care. For over 30 years, health professionals at Weston Hospicecare have been giving palliative care to people in Weston-super-Mare and Northern Somerset completely free of charge. In addition to providing care, the team provides emotional and spiritual support to family members as well. The care provided is tailored to each person, and can also be delivered in a person’s own home should they wish.

We raised a grand total of £190.52 by hosting the afternoon tea for John Pays, which will be donated to the hospice.

At Cadbury Hall we believe that many residents are eager to enhance their skill set and are open to guidance and training to achieve this. We also believe that continuous learning is essential for personal growth and we are committed to supporting residents achieve this. 

This week whilst eager to increase our knowledge and expand our horizons we were incredibly fortunate to learn that our Activities Coordinator Hannah is fluent in British Sign Language (BSL). Sign Language is a visual means of communicating using gestures, facial expression, and body language. Sign Language is used mainly by people who are Deaf or have hearing impairments. This week Hannah, led a sign language class so that residents and staff could start learning the basics of BSL.

Whether it be learning to rock climb, play a new instrument, speak a new language, or discover a new technology, learning makes us feel better about ourselves. Every day might not be a school day, but you only stop learning when you stop wanting to learn!

We started the day with an exercise session run by personal functional trainer Simon Flett. We also danced to popular music in the lounge. Then as a special summertime treat, Mr Whippy made a trip to Cadbury Hall to serve ice creams to all the residents.

An afternoon enjoying the sunshine with good company on the patio.

The methods and mediums may change but the heart of live music - the communal joy, the shared emotions, the collective energy - remains untouched. As we look to the future, one thing is clear: live music will continue to be a cherished experience at Cadbury Hall, even as its form and format evolve.

Elizabeth Glen professional Soprano and vocal coach who has performed in many concerts across the world and starred as a soloist live at the proms at the London Palladium, visited Cadbury Hall and sang for the residents yesterday afternoon. This was especially appreciate for our jazz and classical music aficionados. 

One of the cornerstones of our life enrichment program is live musical entertainment. Resident involvement in choosing genres along with feedback after each performance means that we are able to constantly improve our activities calendar.

On the 10th August we celebrated being a Hundred Years Young with John. 

John welcomed his family and friends to a celebration in our private dining room, champagne flowed and cake was eaten. As John had been a founding member of the Mendip Morris dancers, the team came to Cadbury Hall to celebrate with John. It came to light he had taught all the members the dances they show cased. John's two sons took part and John commented he wished he could take part. 

John had been the head of Yatton Junior school until his retirement, been active member of the rambler's association and took part in many local groups and community projects. He has written several books including the history of Yatton Junior school and his autobiography. 
 

At Cadbury Hall we celebrate birthdays not just as a mark of ageing another year but as a celebration of life, achievements, and personal growth. It's a time for reflection, gratitude, and looking forward to future possibilities. Birthdays provide a special opportunity for us to help residents to gather with loved ones and create lasting memories.

Mike's first Performance at Cadbury Hall.

Our new Residents Mike a talented musician supported by the HSA Angela Grace and team at Cadbury Hall. Brought in a piano along with his toothbrush and clothes.

His first afternoon with us he played a variety of pieces on the piano and some he had written himself .

A fantastic achievement for someone who has been living alone for some time and had played in front of an audience for several months.

A warm welcome to Mike . We look forward to hearing much more the over the coming week.