v EMAIL: editor@herald-publishing.co.uk v 24th April 2025 • The HERALD • Page 49 WE CARE, YOU CARE christinashomecare@hotmail.com Fully Qualified, Insured and Enhanced DBS Call me for a friendly informal chat to discuss whatever you or your loved ones needs are on 07579 766797 Christina’s Home Care Professional Independent Carer Covering Waterside and New Forest Alpacas Pay Visit To Local Care Home Residents at Northlands House Bupa Care Home were recently visited by two special guests, a pair of alpacas. Bruno and Len, a ectionately named a er the Strictly Come Dancing judges, visited the home accompanied by their handler, Wendy Williams, who runs Alpaca Adventure. e residents took the opportunity to fuss over the alpaca pair, stroking and cuddling them as they wandered around the home, and visited residents in their rooms. Alpaca Adventure is an award-winning service which provides animal therapy and recreational visits to residential homes. e team’s top priority is the welfare and safety of their alpacas. eir visit was a great success, with glowing feedback from the residents. One resident, Tony Pilkington 92, said: “They were very good, and well behaved. The alpacas had such a nice, gentle temperament and were not fazed by the attention at all.” Another resident, Iris Davies, 95, added: Natasha Randall, concluded: “We are always looking for new and exciting ways to engage with our residents and animals are something they all love. Animal visits lift residents’ moods and make them laugh. Wendy from Alpaca Adventure was fantastic, we couldn’t have asked for a better experience – Bruno and Len were very popular with our residents.” Animal therapy has many benefits; it can provide comfort and companionship and reduce the feeling of loneliness. Spending time with animals can improve emotional wellbeing and reduce stress. Northlands House Bupa Care Home is situated in Southampton and welcomes residents in need of nursing or residential care. Northlands House residents meeting alpacas Bruno and Len Northlands House residents meeting alpacas Bruno and Len “The alpacas were lovely, their visit made my day and it is something I will always remember.” Home Manager at Northlands House, HYTHE HUDDLE Hythe Huddle, the drop in support group for people living with dementia and their carers, organised by Families Matter, meet on the first Wednesday of each month from 2pm to 4pm at Cornerstone URC, Hythe SO45 6BR. Activities are planned throughout the year including arts and cra s, entertainment and games. Hythe Huddle sessions also provide advice, community and support. eir next meeting is on Wednesday 7th May. Refreshments are available, kindly donated by Tesco. For more information call: 023 8020 7623 or email: o ce.fm.hurc@gmail.com
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