Newcastle Sisters, staff and residents had a Christmas Fair this week. Please enjoy the preparations for the festivities. Our Birmingham Residents are also enjoying activities and crafts leading up to the Christmas period.
Our Maintenance man Nick from Bristol who had served in the Army came in on Remembrance Sunday Morning in his Uniform to visit the Residents and one in particular Judy Kinsella whom he presented with flowers as she also had served in secret service duties during the War. Before leaving Nick spent some time…
The residents at our Newcastle home have been creating some wonderful Christmas cards. Thank you to everyone involved.
The Benefits of Sensory Stimulation to our residents include; Improving cognitive symptoms and maintaining daily function. Encouraging participation in social groups. Opportunity for reflection and trips down memory lane. Increased concentration and alertness. Easing communication
Little Sisters and Residents accompany the Statue of Our Lady of Fatima around the Home, visiting the rooms of the Residents, to mark the month of October on the day allocated to St Peter’s to pray for Vocations.
Here at the Little Sisters of the Poor, you can imagine that, as for everyone in Care, the past 7 months have been some of the most challenging months of our lives. We have been so blessed that over this time all our residents have remained Covid- free, and the hard work of the…
Irene Boyer was born on the 12th October 1920 in London she moved to Manchester when she was 17 years old. She had a very interesting life working with the police force in the office, typing and filing reports for court cases. Irene enjoyed this time meeting so many people. Irene loved…
Laudato Si. Care for our common home. Pope Francis is asking us all to play our part in protecting the earth. Creation today is crying out as never before, labouring to be set free. We must play our part, we are responsible for our actions. Look after and care for…
All Staff, sisters and residents were invited to ‘ Dance for Dignty’ this week at our Leeds home. This was held to celebrate everything we do well and the work that has been done to keep out residents safe and well. Dancing for Dignity in care https://www.dignityincare.org.uk/Dignity-in-Care-events/dancing-for-dignity/ God Bless
Today we celebrate the Feast Day of Saint Theresa of Lisieux. She was born in 1873, six years before the death of Saint Jeanne Jugan. They both had great confidence in God’s Providence. Saint Theresa wrote : « To the right and to the left, I throw to my little birds the good grain that……
Congratulations to Fidelma our trainer at Newcastle, who celebrated 25 years service this week. Thankyou for your loyal service – We very much appreciate your hard work. Well done from everyone here at the Little Sisters.
Lovely afternoon of singing and dancing in the sunshine at Newcastle. Keeping the spirits of our residents raised is paramount here at the Little Sisters Of The Poor. The residents also enjoyed the sunshine here at Newcastle this week. Alan & Shay from our maintenance team have been showing the residents our rabbits,…