We have a quarterly newsletter available. It gives snippets of news about what’s been happening at Court House, updates about our staff and events that are planned. If you would like to receive a copy by email, please let our Manager know by emailing your request to: manager@courthousecare.co.uk.
Making it special
We like to make Christmas feel special for everyone. We rearrange the dining room, the table is dressed and everyone sits down together, staff and residents, to enjoy Christmas lunch; the turkey and all the trimmings, veggie options, and of course, the Christmas pud. It marks the occasion and...
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Lorna Turner | January 4th, 2019
Party-time 2018
Carol singing from everyone and the percussion band playing their hearts out. Many thank to Musica Devon for coming up with a really fun quiz to get the carols going, the cooks for an amazing buffet and the staff for being, well just wonderful as usual.
Continue reading > Lorna Turner | December 21st, 2018
Sharing the Christmas spirit
Willow, the donkey, is always a favourite with the residents. It's very difficult not to raise a smile, or a laugh, or start a conversation with someone, when you see a donkey walking through your lounge. At Christmas time, Willow is dressed with the festivities in mind, a bit of tinsel and...
Continue reading > Lorna Turner | December 16th, 2018
Strictly Come Dancing – watch out!
For 'Strictly' fans, well you would have been very impressed. It was not just toes a-tapping, residents were up and dancing teaching the staff how it was done. Big thanks to Val for giving Anne-Marie a lesson and thanks to Richie James for providing the music and entertainment. Fun afternoon...
Continue reading > Lorna Turner | December 7th, 2018
Art group getting ready for Christmas
It's that time of year and yes, the home is starting to get ready for Christmas. This particular piece of art is being submitted to a wider care home initiative where residents' artwork is then displayed in other homes and venues and then returns to the creators of the piece. It gives a sense...
Continue reading > Lorna Turner | November 27th, 2018
Shining a light
Just received the 'Shining a light on dementia' calendar from the lovely Gina Awad and Exeter Dementia Action Alliance. For those that don't know, Gina is the founder of the Exeter DAA, she hosts a radio show on Phonic FM 'Living well with dementia' and she works tirelessly to raise the...
Continue reading > Lorna Turner | November 9th, 2018
Scary times
This year's Halloween was the definitely the best so far with some amazing costumes. Makes for a great team photo! The residents really enjoyed the day, lots of fun and laughter. There were pumpkin lanterns and other amazing decorations made by the residents with the support of our visiting...
Continue reading > Lorna Turner | November 2nd, 2018
Changing fashions
Great chat with residents about how fashion changes over the decades. Bourjois blush is still going today and the 'Rosette Brune' being a product that all the women knew. The clip-on earrings added glamour; young ladies wouldn't dream of having their ears pierced. All considered far too risque....
Continue reading > Lorna Turner | October 26th, 2018
Saying ‘Thank you’
This is a lovely card from one of our families. The staff do such an amazing job and it's great that it's appreciated. Every day they help improve our residents...
Continue reading > Lorna Turner | October 19th, 2018
For keen animal lovers
Thank you to Libraries Unlimited. Your bookservice to our care home means our booklovers have a regular get together over a cuppa and cake to chat about their favourite stories as well as a great chat with your volunteers. Thought you'd like to know that Betty particularly enjoyed 'We bought a...
Continue reading > Lorna Turner | October 5th, 2018
