Activities at Cherry Trees Care Home

From strong roots grow beautiful leaves – our Cherry Trees Keepsake Tree takes pride of place here at Cherry Trees showcasing and remembering the presence of all our wonderful residents. Every piece tells a story and our tree, made up from collected memorabilia including jewellery, clothes, accessories and much more, holds a tremendous amount of sentimental value to all.

Harold Heard, a farmer who called Cherry Trees home for many years, left behind 3 small pieces of straw – can you spot them? Harold had a wonderful room looking out onto our beautiful fields which he very much loved.

Our Cherry Trees Keepsake Tree is full of carefully crafted treasures from residents who are no longer with us, holding a very special place in our hearts and a keepsake memory for all.

Our home was full of animal mischief and love when a couple of Shetland ponies came to visit the home.

Residents at Cherry Trees were pleasantly surprised to see their new furry friends roaming around the home as Lollypop and Tinkerbell, from Lollypop Pony Parties paid us a visit.

Our residents have thoroughly enjoyed their unusual visit today. We knew that having the ponies here would be a bit of a fun for all our residents, especially as some find it difficult to go on many outings in our minibus. We are always looking for life enriching activities for our residents and today we have seen the enjoyment and therapeutic influence animals can have on people.

Sheila was very excited about our very special visit which brough back many happy memories from her childhood: ‘As a child I was evacuated to a house in Wales which was situated near a cancel. Just down from the canal lived some absolutely gorgeous ponies who gave me so many happy moments in my childhood, memories I love to cherish’.  Peter very much enjoyed feeding Tinkerbell an apple and said, ‘today was very enjoyable, it’s wonderful to see the animals free to roam amongst our home’.

At cherry trees Care home we pride ourselves on making our residents wishes come true, our residents not only have a wish tree where they write down what their wishes, dreams and hopes but also a beautiful wishing well made by our amazing volunteer Malcolm Jackson. Residents can choose to attach their wishes to a branch on our wish tree and hope their wishes come true.

On Tuesday 25th June we had a fun Day out at the beach with our lovely residents, a Wish granted for residents Marjorie and Joan, as they wrote on our wish tree “we would love to have a day at the beach, walk along the pier and feel the sand between our toes. To smell the sea air like we did when we were children, to be free for the day and feel just like a child again.”

We had so much fun singing in the mini bus before we got there, we took their hats, sun cream and plenty of water. What a lovely day we had; Joan was like a six-year-old child again with no worries in the world. It was so lovely to see the ladies having such a fantastic time and being a part of making their wish come true just makes me so proud to be able to be a part of it.

When returning back to Cherry Trees, the ladies talked of nothing more than the lovely day they had, they thanked us for ensuring that life at Cherry Trees was never boring, there is always something to do and a dream to grant. It was definitely a day our lovely residents will hold dear to their hearts with lots of memories made and lots more wishes we can grant!

On the 19th June we enjoyed a fabulous morning treating some of our lovely ladies to a visit to The Valley - Evesham.

Shirley adored looking at all the clothes and we shared some giggles trying to pick out the perfect summer hat! Joan, who is a keen gardener loved looking at all the beautiful flowers, especially the hydrangeas and all the beautiful colours.

Marjorie said ‘It was so lovely to be out walking with my friends doing normal things’ and asked If we can come back again soon for a real good shopping spree!

WOW what a day!!

We very much welcomed the sunshine here at Cherry Trees for our wonderful D Day Courtyard Party!!

Thank you to everyone who came along and celebrated with us and to the lovely Tóra Wilson who provided the most wonderful entertainment. Our residents and staff have had the best time singing, dancing, laughing, indulging and remembering together!

Sheila said ‘We want to party like this every week!!'

Joan said 'we don't want to go back inside! It's been the best afternoon!'

On the 15th September 2024 Greg Wilk our head of maintenance and John Osborne the husband of our general manager Debbie Osborne are taking part in a London to Brighton cycle – 55 mile course. Once they are out of London, they predominantly cycle along quiet country lanes passing through Mitcham, Carshalton, Chipstead, Banstead and Haywards Heath before taking on the challenge that is Ditchling Beacon – a mile long climb to the top of the South Downs where they will be rewarded with amazing views and a water break! Greg and John will set off at 9am and we at Cherry Trees will be all rooting for them.

Both Greg and John are no stranger to a challenge, Greg previously did a triathlon in July 2023, both took on a bike ride In August 2023 and Greg tells us he’s hoping to compete in the Ironman contest. Greg said "it's definitely on my bucket list and I won't be happy until I complete it, it's my dream"

John is a keen cyclist and very passionate about taking part in this event and raising money for Alzheimer’s Society. Both Johns father and father-in-law have been diagnosed with Dementia and sadly John’s father-in-law passed away in 2016, John feels he wants to do this new challenge in honour of his late father-in-law and his own father who is currently living with Dementia.

We wish you all the luck in the world Greg and John, and we can't wait to hear all about it!

All monies raised will be donated to Alzheimer’s society a charity very close to all of our hearts.