Egg-citing Easter Activities for the Elderly With Easter approaching, now is wonderful time to create lasting memories with your beloved family. People of all ages cherish this occasion, and it’s a time of happiness and rejuvenation. As we get ready for the festivities, it’s essential to remember our elderly loved ones and ensure they areContinue reading “Egg-citing Easter Activities for the Elderly “
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3 reasons to consider respite care this Christmas
3 reasons to consider respite care this Christmas Respite care can be a nice way to help ensure everyone in your family is able to relax and enjoy the festive season. After all, we know that while caring for loved ones is very rewarding, it can also be challenging at times and incredibly demanding. Sometimes it can evenContinue reading “3 reasons to consider respite care this Christmas”
Celebrating the healing powers of animals
Celebrating the healing powers of animals Enchanted forest event You might already know that here at Birchwood House we host a number of exciting events and activities for our residents to enjoy. Our most recent event, themed around the enchanted forest, was really successful. The residents enjoyed the beautiful autumnal scenery and wildlife. To addContinue reading “Celebrating the healing powers of animals”
Vegetarian quiche served with coleslaw, baby potato salad, caramelised onion and minty courgette
Vegetarian quiche served with coleslaw, baby potato salad, caramelised onion and minty courgette Find out how Elia bakes up this irresistible vegetarian quiche! Served with freshly made coleslaw, baby potato salad, mouth-watering caramelised onion and minty courgette! Delicious! Serves: 6 Quiche pastry Ingredients 175g plain flour 100g cold butter cut into pieces 1 egg yolkContinue reading “Vegetarian quiche served with coleslaw, baby potato salad, caramelised onion and minty courgette”
Fish and chips
FISH AND CHIPS FROM SCRATCH The perfect summer-time treat! This month, Elia shows us how he makes mouth-watering fish and chips, homemade mayonnaise and pea mousse, completely from scratch, with the freshest ingredients on offer. Residents really enjoy this dish on a summer’s evening. Mayonnaise Ingredients 2 egg yolks Lemon juice of 1 lemon VegetableContinue reading “Fish and chips”
A Taste of Days Gone By this April
This month we travelled back in time and turned the clocks right back for an afternoon of vintage 1940s fun. We enjoyed fabulous vintage-styled live entertainment, historically themed displays, and the nostalgic taste of wartime Britain during our 1940s-inspired Tea Dance.
Spring Open day
Whether you’re looking for respite or permanent residential care Birchwood House warmly invites you to our Spring Open Day on Saturday 7th May from 12 – 4 pm. All key members of staff will be available to meet you as well as give a tour of our beautiful residential home on the outskirts of Tunbridge Wells.
There’s a spring in our step at Birchwood House
There’s a spring in our step! The flowers are blooming, and the skies are turning blue. Spring is on its way and there’s also a new spring in our step at Birchwood House. We’ve celebrated a number of exciting events so far this March and we can’t wait to share them with you. Firstly, we’dContinue reading “There’s a spring in our step at Birchwood House”
How arts and crafts hugely benefit the elderly
It’s been a fantastic month here at Birchwood House. We’ve recently celebrated Valentine’s Day and have enjoyed smiles all around.
Meet Activities Co-ordinator Zoe
Keeping the residents at Birchwood House mentally and physically active is the job of Activities Co-ordinator Zoe.
