Activities at Cherry Trees Care Home

Residents had a wonderful time during their trip out to Mappleborough Green Garden Centre on the home's minibus.

Ann and Jean had a lot of fun looking at all the lovely plants and Ann decided to buy some beautiful strawberry plants for her daughter. We also sat for a cuppa with a delicious slice of cake

It’s been lovely getting out and about again on our weekly trips, and we can't wait for the next one.

Staff and residents were treated to a unique performance from the English National Ballet’s Philharmonic Orchestra to celebrate Last Night of the Proms.

Residents joined members of English National Ballet’s Philharmonic Orchestra, led by Music Director, Gavin Sutherland, to celebrate the Last Night of the Proms. They listened and danced along as members of the orchestra took them on a magical, musical journey.

The English National Ballet Philharmonic Orchestra is made up of many of the country’s top musicians, and boasts considerable experience in all forms of music-making. With insights and anecdotes into what it takes to conduct an orchestra for a world-class ballet company, this special concert for Barchester care gomes got everyone’s feet tapping, arms waving and hearts singing!

Residents and staff at Cherry Trees care home in Alcester have been cheering on their home sides throughout the Euros. The home has been decked out with flags and residents have been enjoying all the action over the past four weeks. Everyone at the home has loved seeing Gareth’s boys progress so far.

Fans of the beautiful game at Cherry Trees were delighted to be able to watch this year’s fixtures after the disappointment of last year’s tournament having to be postponed. Residents and staff have had a brilliant time getting together to watch the matches and celebrate with a cold beer and footie-inspired bar snacks whipped up by head chef Chris Aston.

Debbie Osborne, General Manager at the home, said: “We have loved watching the Euros, we have watched pretty much all the matches – lots of our residents are footie fans. It has been fantastic to be able to cheer on all the home sides and especially England, we did amazingly well to get to the final.”

Resident, Ann commented: “Although we didn’t win last night it has been a brilliant few weeks of football. The lads did us proud and made it all the way to the final, they played their hearts out. At least we haven’t got long to wait until the World Cup next year!”

We would like to say congratulations, thank you and well done to Donna Johnson who has just received her 10 years of service award. Donna had worked so hard for us and is an amazing part of the team we can't thank you enough for the fantastic work you have done and continue to do. Thank you again!

Residents at Cherry Trees feel it’s important to keep up their weekly physical needs. One of our residents Ann said how much this has helped her mobility since moving into Cherry Trees and that she is "very happy with her improvement" and enjoys following More Life Health Seniors

We also hold Balloon Tennis for more fun exercise and what a perfect time with the Wimbledon 2021 starting

Exercise has been shown to prevent disease, lower the risk of falls, improve mental health and well-being, strengthen social ties, and improve cognitive function.

Staff at cherry Trees were happy to see the children from ‘Our Lady’s Catholic Primary School’ who came over to sing to us in our beautiful garden. Residents beamed with joy as they watched the group of talented children sing some fantastic songs to us that they’ve been learning for a few weeks. Residents happily waved their flags that we made to support the children and also choose a song to sing back to them. We would like to say a big THANK YOU to you all! It was such a lovely afternoon that put smiles on many faces. We look forward to continuing our connection with ‘Our Lady’s Catholic School’.