Activites at Sutton Valence Care Home

"I like that one; how do you make it?" enquired Marlene.

Simon proceeded to explain to Marlene how he and his wife harvest, extract the lavender oil and blend it with harmonising complimentary oils plus the benefits of each.

Our resident family were certainly engrossed and kept Simon on his toes with questions. Simon's wife, Charlotte, is the brains behind the oils, where Simon's niche is meeting, greeting and marketing their home-grown products.

Cosy our Hostess could recommend the cleanser toner and Mike procured a cheeky kiss from his wife after trying the beard oil.

We had a cacophony of activities to celebrate the King's Birthday and watch Trooping of the Colours.

Whilst enjoying a blindfolded game of placing the jewel on the King's Crown, Marlene had us all laughing as she kept sticking the diamond on her own Crown (the blindfold)! The competition was frivolously fierce with Lorraine winning first prize.

Next on the day's itinerary was a quiz about King Charles, followed by fun facts, crown and stamp art, plus creating mini-guards and if that wasn't enough, our lovely resident family tried their hands at Shell Art.

Joy thanked Debs, our incredibly talented, innovative and fun-loving 'lady in pink' (Activity Co-Ordinator) for a wonderful fun day!  

What a magical dream come true for our steam train enthusiast Keith!

His wish was granted by our activities team, who joined him on a steam train ride from Tenterden to Bodiam castle. Keith used to ride this same journey as a young boy! In the words of Keith, "this is just splendid!”

Keith recalls memories of being a young lad and taking the same journey with his parents. 

Tea with cake in abundance. Gorgeous surroundings of Indian and Nepalese culture, interesting people and kindness in all its glory. It didn't stop there either...

Fish & Chips picnic on our bus from Papas in Ditton. That all called for the picnic table (oops forgot the tablecloth), the best silver wear, cloth napkins and laughter. Then it was homeward-bound to celebrate an eventful, educational and glorious day with a Bucks Fizz!

The ladies told us they had one of 'THE' most memorable days. Compliments to our safe and fun-loving driver, Gemma, were overflowing. Marlene..."so when and where are we going next!"   

The entire Sutton Valence community extends heartfelt congratulations to Barbara Rodzeń, our dedicated Head of Housekeeping, on completing her Level 2 Apprenticeship in Hospitality.

Barbara’s commitment and hard work have truly paid off, and we couldn’t be prouder of her accomplishment. To honour this significant milestone, she was presented with a beautiful bouquet of flowers and a certificate, recognising her outstanding achievement.

Barbara’s dedication to her professional development exemplifies the spirit of continuous learning and excellence that we value at Sutton Valence. Congratulations once again, Barbara! 

Sutton Valence Church joined our residents for their monthly church service. 

It was a lovely morning, and thank you to Ruth for the beautiful reading. 

For VE Day we were joined by the Royal Navy Association and Marines to honour the flag. Peter, a resident at our home, used to be a Royal Marine Corporal himself. 

We enjoyed a street party lunch and had live music from Ricky Entertainer.

What a wonderful day we all had together. Thank you to everyone who joined us.

Pablo Picasso: "Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life"

This quote encapsulates the idea of art being a place of refuge and inspiration, much like a paradise.

Art can offer respite and transformation, allowing our residents and family to escape everyday life and find a sense of peace and beauty. 

The Easter weekend was festive and fun here at Milford with a lot going on. Good Friday saw the last of our decorations being prepared as residents created bright and cheerful centrepieces for the dining room tables. Easter Sunday brought the Easter Bunny with Easter Eggs for everyone, while our chef's team served up a delicious lunch with family and friends in attendance and lots of smiles all round.

Last, but not least, with the Bank Holiday Monday rounding off the weekend, we held our 'Mad as a Hatter' Tea Party, which was enormous fun with everyone entering into the spirit of the event. With donations for our chosen charity for 2025 on both Sunday and Monday, we were delighted to be able to forward £72 to Childrens Chance. A huge thank you to everyone who contributed.