Activities at Wheatlands Care Home

Here at Wheatlands Care Home our residents enjoy having regular guest speakers as they always say 'We are never to old to learn'.
We was delighted to welcome back Corrinne this time she educated us all in the world of spinning.

Spinning is the act of twisting together fibers—either natural (like cotton and wool) or synthetic (like polyester)—to form a continuous strand known as yarn. This process is crucial in the textile industry as it transforms loose fibers into a form that can be woven or knitted into fabrics.

Who knew that you could spin yarn from fibre that's come from cows milk protein? Not only did Corrinne show us the art of spinning she also shared some of her beautiful creations and the teddy that she made from dog hair.

This week is nutrition and hydration week. Here at Wheatlands we have enjoyed a whole host of events throughout the week focusing on the importance of good nutrition and ensuring both our residents and staff stay hydrated.

We kicked off the week with facials and fizz with Kerri from Tropic Skincare ensuring we are hydrating are skin as well as our body. Residents also enjoyed a host of activities from pudding club to food inspired quizzes throughout the week and ended with Fruity Friday making and enjoying delicious and refreshing fruit kebabs.
 

It was wonderful to meet Lou Madeley, and Brian Norris from Community First Responders - Much Wenlock and surrounding areas (MWCFR) who popped into the home earlier today. It was good to learn all about the vital service they provide across our wider community. 

MWCFRs are a volunteer group that work alongside the West Midlands Ambulance Service to provide emergency response and care. They're dedicated to saving lives and providing medical assistance to those in need and we look forward to supporting the service through our future event fundraising efforts.

Lou and Brain took time to meet with our residents and guests before viewing resident Catherine Downes' artwork exhibition.
Catherine's amazing artwork remains on display until Thursday 12th March. Everyone is welcome, please join us for a cuppa and slice of cake between -10.30am and 4pm daily to visit and view.

Such a fabulous morning here at Wheatlands Care Home we woke up to beautiful blue sky's and the sun shining which put us all in a fabulous mood. 

Residents from both our residential and memory lane units enjoyed a 1 hour exercise class taken by the wonderful Shelia. Her exercise class is like no other rom the hokey to the hand jive and everything inbetween! with a fantastic sound track we not only had a good workout but a sing-song as well in true Wheatlands style! 

The smiles on everyone's face said it all.

We have been busy celebrating pancake day with delicious pancakes and yummy toppings. What's your favourite?

Residents and staff took part in a pancake flipping contest throughout the home. They didn't all end up on the floor honestly!

The last Friday of the month we host our High Tea Society here at Wheatlands Care Home in our cafe with beautiful views of the Shropshire hills. This free community event is a chance for our residents and members of the local community to come together and enjoy an afternoon of friendship, fun and laughter alongside freshly baked cakes and a pot of tea.

To make this month's High Tea even more special we celebrated Jill's birthday, a dear friend of the Wheatlands.

Residents and staff at Wheatlands Care Home celebrated all things Irish for St Patrick's Day today with Irish themed picture bingo, a shamrock hunt around our beautiful grounds enjoying the sunshine it was all washed down with a glass of Guinness or two!

Residents enjoyed a morning out choosing some beautiful spring bedding plants and bulbs from B&Q that we can enjoy planting out together in our sensory garden for all of lovely residents, friends and family to enjoy together.

Our very own cupids Terry and Martin hand delivered roses to spread a little happiness around our home.

This afternoon residents and loved ones enjoyed an afternoon of music. Tom Wenlock performed his special Valentines set in true Wheatlands style we sang and danced the afternoon away.

Therapy pets are so important to our residents happiness and well-being here at Wheatlands Care Home. We are lucky enough to have the lovely Winston the dog visit us once a month from Pets As Therapy and also a visit from Hoppy Guinea Holidays - with Lisa who brings in her gorgeous guinea pigs for our residents to pet, they find great comfort from holding the snuggly little sqeakers.

It was an absolute pleasure to host the wonderful ladies from the Much Wenlock Women’s Institute yesterday for Afternoon Tea in recognition of ‘International Women’s Day’. 

With this years’ theme being "Give to Gain" inviting this group of inspiring local women to meet our fabulous lady residents gave us all the opportunity to share memories and insights. 

Head Chef Martin laid on a fabulous Afternoon Tea which consisted of savoury hors d'oeuvres, a selection of finger sandwiches, sweet treat sponge cakes including rich chocolate brownies and home-made scones with jam, fresh cream and lashing of tea! 
It was an afternoon full of conversation, and the laughter rang out. We can’t thank the ladies of Much Wenlock WI enough for taking the time to dine with us today, helping remind us of the importance of collaboration, and lifting each other up.

"Empowered women empower women".

Senior General Manager, Lea-Ann Littler met with everyone, to chat about the home’s history, our current refurbishment, and how we are welcoming the local community, and charitable groups to utilise our home and facilities in support their services.
It was a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon and we all look forward to meeting more of the WI group in the coming months.

Local Shropshire artist, Catherine Downes, has kindly donated a selection of her wonderful art work to Cuan Wildlife Rescue and Severn Hospice. To celebrate the launch of an upcoming exhibition and auction, Wheatlands Care Home, where Catherine is a resident, hosted a launch party, displaying some of Catherine’s work.  

Everyone enjoyed beautiful canapés and a glass of fizz, whilst enjoying talking about the art work.  

Wheatlands invites you to view the display until 12th March, after which the whole collection will be transported to Halls Fine Art in Shrewsbury, who will be preparing for an auction of paintings in April - further details to be announced.  

Finally it feels like spring is just around the corner we have been waiting for this day for what feels like an age with all the none stop rain.  

Residents have taken full advantage of our first bit of sunshine enjoying walks around the grounds and further a field or simply sat in our sensory garden enjoying a filter coffee and a copy of this months #wenlockherald. Sometimes its the little things that bring us so much joy.

Today residents from both communities enjoyed a trip down into Much Wenlock for Much Wenlock Parish Church monthly charity soup lunch. Theres nothing better than enjoying a steaming bowl of delicious homemade soup in the company of friends and family in our beautiful church steeped in history.