3rd August 2023 • The HERALD • Page 51 v SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE HERALD v 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 CoveringWaterside and New Forest Badgers Holt Residential Care Home We offer home from home comfort l 24 hour waking care l Entertainments l Open visiting hours v DAY CARE AVAILABLE v Telephone Mrs G Rayner or Mrs D Younger on (023) 8084 9310 www.badgersholtresidential.co.uk Care Quality Commission - Overall Rating Outstanding WE CARE, YOU CARE 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. eir next meeting is on Wednesday 6th September for Goodnight Sweetheart Wartime Songs. Do drop in for a chat and a cuppa, a warm welcome awaits you. For more information call: 023 8020 7623 or email: o ce. fm.hurc@gmail.com Art Therapy Encourages Dementia Residents Snowdrop Place care home, in Hedge End held an Art erapy Session using water colours for their residents. Art therapy is a technique used to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals living with dementia. Whilst many people with the disease lose some aspects of their communication skills, art therapy allows them to express themselves in a more creative way. e home cares for people living with dementia in its Memory Lane Communities – unique environments, designed to encourage active and enjoyable living. The person-centred care provided in these communities can bring out the best in those who live there and o er muchneeded quality care to the wider community. Monika Zytowiecka General Manager at Snowdrop Place said: “Our residents enjoyed the time painting, and we have some lovely water colours that we have displayed throughout our home for everyone to enjoy .” Snowdrop Place care home is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, which is committed to delivering personalised care across its care homes and hospitals. Snowdrop Place provides residential care and dementia care for 68 residents from respite care to long term stays. For more information please contact Monika Zytowiecka General Manager at Snowdrop Place home on 01489 772550, or email snowdropplace@barchester. com Evergreen Club for Over 60’s Go along and join the small friendly club for over 60’s, run by Royal Voluntary Service members. ey have a mix of social a ernoons with quizzes and bingo and a ernoon meetings with entertainment or a speaker. ey meet on the first and third Thursday of each month from 1.45pm to 4pm at St John’s Hall, New Road, Hythe. Tea and biscuits are provided during the interval and your rst visit is free! Join them on Thursday 3rd August for a Cream Tea. On Thursday 7th September for a talk by Steve Herra on Sweeney Todd and Thursday 21st September for a social. On Thursday 5th October for a talk by J & B Sutton titled ‘Duke of Monmouth’ and Thursday 19th October for a social. For more information about the Evergreen Club please call Peter on: 023 8089 1721. Age Concern New Forest still have some slippers available from their recent Slipper Swap, sizes available - Ladies sizes 4 and 7, Mens sizes 8, 9, 10 and 11. Please contact their O ce in Dibden Purlieu 10am to 1pm Monday to Friday: 023 8084 1199. SLIPPER SWAP
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