February 2019

Although February is a short month, we packed a lot in. On Valentines Day we were entertained by Miss Vintage who sang for us in the lounge. Mel made everyone little gift bags of chocolate hearts and heart sweets. Also for Valentines, ‘Mojo Creative Art’ came in and helped us make some lovely cards and decorations for Valentines.

Also we had The Riverside Rockers sing for us which was lovely to sing along to.

Some of us went to our local community centre to join in with their monthly singing club. We sang along to Elvis, Buddy Holly and other great songs.

Finally we were treated to a dog show where we got to hold and cuddle little dogs and other dogs were performing tricks for us. Very clever dogs indeed.

Upcoming events in March

14th - Mojo Arts club

15th - Luncheon Club

19th - Jason singing for us

21st - Singing club at Wellfield

25th - Ballroom dancing workshop

26th - nursery children monthly visit

27th - music for health

28th - Clothes for you - visiting clothes shop

29th - Mothers Day afternoon

January 2019

Happy New Year. We have got 2019 off with a flying start with various activities. We celebrated one of our residents 90th Birthday with a lovely party. We had entertainment by ‘Salvador’ who always knows how to get us up singing and dancing.

We braved the cold weather and went out for lunch at The Royal Oak, a local pub to us who served a lovely lunch of fish and chips, steak and kidney pudding and tomato soup, and not to mention the ever so naughty Millionaires cheesecake.

We celebrated Burns Night with a visit from a Scottish entertainer who played traditional Scottish songs - he was even brave enough to wear a quilt in this chilly weather.

A new Art Class started this month, where we enjoyed making and painting pretty butterflies. Some residents made cards for their family whilst others made butterflies for a lovely mural for the dining room.

During February a dance instructor will be visiting us to teach us Ballroom Dancing. All the dancers amongst us are really looking forward to this event.

Upcoming events in February

11th - Mojo arts group at Fairby

14th - Miss Vintage performing at Fairby

15th - Luncheon club at All Saints Church Hall

21st - Singing club at Wellfield Centre

26th - Dimples Childrens Nursery visiting

26th - Dog show at Fairby

November / December 2018

During November, we visited Kenward Trust in Yalding to have afternoon tea and meet their Alpacas, Pepe and Luigi. The lovely lady there brought them down for us to cuddle and feed. We learnt a lot about the animal and if we had the correct amount of land at Fairby, I would get a couple!! The afternoon tea was delightful with tasty sandwiches, fruit and cheese scones and plenty of little cakes.

We visited Brookside Garden Centre in East Peckham for a quick coffee and cake before walking round their amazing Santas Grotto. The walkways are full of snow, lights, little creatures and outdoor sounds. After this, we couldn’t resist decorating Fairby a bit earlier this year. We made an event of it and had an afternoon of minced pies and coffees whilst listening to Christmas music. The home is looking so festive - ready for Santa.

Michael visited us again and sang his great Reggae music. A lot of residents and staff were up dancing in the lounge and having a thoroughly good time.

Wild Science brought some animals in to see us - which included a corn snake, a tree frog, albino miniature hedgehog. The animals are passed around to those who wish to hold them and learn more about them.

We were again invited to the annual RAF Party in Dartford, where we get to eat, drink, sing and dance. We are so privileged to get this yearly invite, which means so much to us, as its such a wonderful event. In return, some of the cadets will be visiting for our Christmas Party on the 15th December.

Upcoming events:-

Afternoon Tea at the Longfield Academy School - 14th December

Christmas Party - 15th December