Here are our resident activities for May.

Liz will be on annual leave from 27th April to 11th May inclusive.  Some activities have been organised during this period.  Details as follows;

Tuesday 1st
Befriending Service 2.15pm (Susan Cheeseman and Susan Rigas)

Wednesday 2nd
Musical Movements 2.00pm (Mrs Royle)
P.A.T. Dog 2.45pm

Monday 7th
Church Service organised by Mrs Royle 11am in the main lounge – all are welcome.
Cards & Dominoes 2.00pm

Wednesday 9th
Musical Movements 2.00pm (Mrs Royle)

Friday 11th
Quiz 2.00pm

Monday 14th
*’Individual’ outing to Aylesbury a.m.
Cards & Dominoes 2.00pm
Church Service in the main lounge 3.30pm (from St Mary’s Church Wendover)

Tuesday 15th
*’Individual’ outing to Wyvale garden centre a.m.
Bingo 2.00pm

Wednesday 16th
Musical Movements 2.00pm
P.A.T. Dog 2.45pm

Thursday 17th
Knitting Club 11.00am
Chat Session 2.00pm

Friday 18th
Quiz 2.00pm

Monday 21st
*’Individual’ Outing to Aylesbury a.m.
Cards & Dominoes 2.00pm

Tuesday 22nd
*’Individual’ outing to Wyevale Garden Centre a.m.
Bingo 2.00pm

Wednesday 23rd
*’Individual’ outing to Aylesbury a.m.
Musical Movements 2.00pm

Thursday 24th
Knitting Club 11.00am
Chat Session 2.00pm

Friday 25th
Musicians Colin & Phillipa 11.00am
Quiz 2.00pm

Monday 28th
*’Individual’ outing to Aylesbury a.m.
Cards & Dominoes 2.00pm

Tuesday 29th
*’Individual’ outing to Wyvale Garden Centre a.m.
Bingo 2.00pm

Wednesday 30th
Musical Movements 2.00pm
P.A.T. Dog 2.45pm

Thursday 31st
Knitting Club 11.00am
Residents’ Meeting 2.00pm

*If you would like to go on an ‘individual’ outing to Aylesbury or Wyevale, please let Liz know and she will do her best to accommodate you.

Please note that activities and events may be subject to change.

Here are our daily resident activities for April 2012.

All family and friends are very welcome to attend any or all of our events. Please note that activities and events may be subject to change.*If you would like to go on an ‘individual’ outing to Aylesbury or Wyevale, please let Liz know and she will do her best to accommodate you.

Monday 2nd
*‘individual’ Outing to Aylesbury a.m.
Cards & Dominoes 2.00pm

Tuesday 3rd
*‘individual’ Outing to Wyvale Garden Centre a.m.
Bingo 2.00 p.m.

Wednesday 4th
Musical Movements 2.00pm
P.A.T. Dog 2.45pm

Thursday 5th
Knitting Club 11.00am
Art Lesson 2.00pm

Friday 6th
Quiz 2.00pm
Church service for Easter 3.30pm (in main lounge)

Monday 9th
Bank Holiday

Tuesday 10th
*‘individual’ Outing to Aylesbury a.m.
Bingo 2.00 p.m.

Wednesday 11th
*’individual’ outing to Aylesbury a.m
Musical movements 2.00pm

Thursday 12th
Knitting Club 11.00am
Chat Session  2.00pm

Friday 13th
Musicians Colin & Phillipa (Irish Theme) 11.00am
Quiz 2.00 p.m.

Monday 16th
Church service organised by Mrs Royle 11.00am in main lounge
*’individual’ outing to Aylesbury a.m.
Cards & Dominoes 2.00pm

Tuesday 17th
*‘individual’ Outing to Wyvale Garden Centre a.m.
Bingo 2.00 p.m.

Wednesday 18th
Musical Movements 2.00pm
P.A.T. Dog 2.45pm

Thursday 19th
Knitting Club 11.00am
Chat Session 2.00pm

Friday 20th
Quiz 2.00pm

Monday 23rd
*’individual’ outing to Aylesbury a.m.
St George’s Day Lunch 12.30pm – followed by Neil playing the Grand Piano and a cream tea

Tuesday 24th
*‘individual’ Outing to Wyvale Garden Centre a.m.
Bingo 2.00 p.m.

Wednesday 25th
*’individual’ outing to Aylesbury a.m
Musical movements 2.00pm

Thursday 26th
Knitting Club 11.00am
Managers/Residents Meeting 2.00pm

Friday 27th
Liz – Annual leave until Monday 14th May.

SOME ACTIVITIES WILL BE ARRANGED DURING THIS TIME.

Hello and a very warm welcome to all our residents, families and sponsors of Leonard Pulham House.  We trust you are all enjoying our lovely spring weather.  The Leonard Pulham gardens are now bursting into life with daffodils, camellias and pansies.The first event for this newsletter was our stall on the Wendover Charity Market on the 26th November.  We arranged a tombola and raised a grand total of £162.  Thank you to Sylvia Bennett for organizing this event, also to all the volunteers who arrived in shifts to help on the day – Brenda Forty, Doreen Wright, Audrey Arnott, Parvin Diaz (who came with supplies of hot coffee and rolls for us all!) and Doreen Young.  We also made up three hampers and held a raffle in the Nursing Home, raising £203.  Also a big “thank you” to Lindy Clews who made so many beautiful Christmas cards for us to sell alongside the tombola and raffle.

‘Germains Male Voice Choir’ by Harry Purver

On the 27th November there was an arrival of dark figures with black cases seen moving carefully amongst the wheelchairs to the conservatory.  Then – with much checking and chattering – they installed themselves as “The Germains Male Voice Choir”.  A very gifted lady member played the Roland Baby Grand Piano.  Also there was a lady conductor to conduct the Male Voice Choir!  The staff had moved tables and chairs and an attentive audience of residents were seated in a circle, with me at the side for a quick getaway (if required).

At 2.00 p.m. precisely the “Master” stepped forward and opened proceedings, starting with their old school song, which was so rousing we all woke up!  The programme continued with well-known songs, a dramatic poem and songs from ‘Les Miserables’ and ‘Oliver’ to name just a few.

We all enjoyed the afternoon very much, which was followed by Leonard Pulham tea and cakes! 

by Harry Purver – Resident Scribe

Unfortunately, we had to cancel our first shopping trip on the 1st December to Milton Keynes, due to unforeseen circumstances.  However, this was rescheduled for January 2012.

The children from Halton Combined School came in on the 9th December, to entertain the residents with Christmas songs from their various Christmas plays and also sang some carols.  This was a lovely afternoon for everyone who attended and a really good start to the festive season!

On the 12th December we went off to Milton Keynes on our rescheduled shopping trip.  All the residents who went on this trip enjoyed themselves and managed to get any shopping needed.  Fortunately it was not too busy.

Mrs. Royle also organised a Church service in the lounge for any residents wishing to attend.

Colin and Phillipa came in on the 16th December and we had a Carol Concert.  Phillipa played our baby grand piano and we had a fabulous afternoon, accompanied by sherry and mince pies!  A big “thank you” to Colin and Phillipa for their continued support of Leonard Pulham House.

Our Christmas party for residents was held on the 19th December.  Sharon and her staff provided a wonderful buffet lunch, then we had a raffle, followed by “Banjovi”, who entertained us with a rousing selection of songs and Christmas carols.  Many thanks to all the volunteers who helped to make this such a success for the residents.

Our Christmas Communion Service was held on the 22nd December.  Glynis, Martin (and his grandson) and Judy came from St. Mary’s Wendover.  The Communion was accompanied by carols, with Mark on the piano

Rob King returned to Leonard Pulham House on Friday 23rd December.  Rob had put together a compilation of musicals including ‘Holiday Inn’ (White Christmas), ‘South Pacific’ and ‘Paint Your Wagon’.  We all enjoyed seeing this on a big screen in such good quality.  We also had the draw for our hampers after this – well done to everyone who won a prize!

On Monday the 26th December we held our Residents v. Staff Quiz – the staff managed to win (by a short margin) this year!  Never mind, there is always next year to turn the tables!

The children from Cholesbury School came back to Leonard Pulham House on the 6th January (unfortunately they had to cancel before Christmas due to staff sickness).  We had a lovely afternoon listening to the children singing and playing various instruments for us – a very talented group of children.  They have promised to come back to us during 2012.

Our New Year entertainment was held on the 8th January.  Fiona Harrison came back to L.P.H. to perform for us.  This was a lovely afternoon; we sang ‘Auld Lang Syne’ at the conclusion and toasted in the New Year with bubbly!  Fiona will be entertaining at our Summer Garden Party on Sunday 8th July and we are hoping as many family members and sponsors will join us as possible.  Further details will follow later!

Mrs. Royle organized a Church Service on Monday 9th January in the lounge.  Everyone is very welcome to attend this service, which is held once a month.

Our second outing to Milton Keynes was held on the 11th January.  We had a lovely afternoon looking around the sales for bargains!  Again, it was not too busy and so was very comfortable to get around.

Colin and Phillipa came in to entertain us on the 20th January.  We had a lovely morning singing all the old favourites.

On the 23rd January Glynis, Martin and Judy held a Communion Service from St. Mary’s Church Wendover in the lounge.  Glynis is more than happy to visit anyone in their room if they wish – just let us know and we will arrange it for you.  On Monday the 6th February Mrs. Royle again organized a Church Service in the lounge.

The ladies of the Ivinghoe Bell Ringers very kindly came back to L.P.H. to ‘play the bells’ for us on 7th February.  This was a very enjoyable afternoon and the Bell Ringers have promised to come back again during 2012.

Colin and Phillipa came back to entertain us on the 10th February – this was a lovely morning and the residents who attended enjoyed it very much indeed.

We held our St. Valentine’s Day Lunch and Quiz on the 14th February.  Sharon cooked a special lunch for the residents and Brenda and Doreen very kindly helped with a special St. Valentine’s Quiz afterwards.  Everyone who attended enjoyed the afternoon.

The Charles Pope Ladies Choir came to L.P.H. for the first time on the 15th February.  The pianist played our baby grand piano and the ladies of the choir treated us to a programme of hymns, ‘songs from the shows’ and old favourites.  We had a very entertaining afternoon.

Whilst I was on annual leave in February, Mrs. Jean Royle kindly did Musical Movements with our residents and Mrs. Jackie Rubin kindly organized a Quiz.  Thank you Jean and Jackie, for giving up your time for us – we appreciate your support very much.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS:

5th March   -  11.00 a.m. – Church Service organized by Mrs. Royle

6th March  -  2.00 p.m.   -  Mr. Banfield – Old Film Show

12th March  -  3.30 p.m. – Communion Service from St. Mary’s Wendover

16th March  -  11.00 a.m. -  Colin & Phillipa

22nd March  -  2.00 p.m.  – Residents Meeting with new Manager Marianne – summer outings will be on the agenda

1st April  -   2.00 p.m. -   Germains Male Voice Choir

1st June  –   2.00 p.m.  – The Black Dog Band

5th June  – Time tbc -  Special Lunch for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, followed by a Quiz

8th July -  Summer Garden Party

Venues for summer outings to be decided

Doreen Young from our Thursday Knitting Club has recently visited Cape Town and very kindly took with her some jumpers, hats etc. knitted by our group, for the children at a crèche she supports.  Thank you to Doreen for doing this for us.

We look forward to seeing as many of our families, friends and supporters as possible at our forthcoming events.

Liz

Here are our daily resident activities for March 2012.

All family and friends are very welcome to attend any or all of our events. Please note that activities and events may be subject to change.*If you would like to go on an ‘individual’ outing to Aylesbury or Wyevale, please let Liz know and she will do her best to accommodate you.

Thursday 1st
Knitting Club 11.00am
Art Lesson 2.00 p.m.

Friday 2nd
Quiz 2.00 p.m.

Monday 5th
*‘individual’ Outing to Aylesbury a.m.
All are welcome to attend our church service in the main lounge organised by Mrs Royle 11.00am
Cards & Dominoes 2.00pm

Tuesday 6th
Mr Banfield Old Film Show 2.00pm

Wednesday 7th
Musical Movements 2.00pm
P.A.T. Dog 2.45pm

Thursday 8th
Knitting Club 11.00am
Bingo 2.00pm

Friday 9th
Quiz 2.00pm

Monday 12th
*’individual’ outing to Aylesbury a.m.
Cards & Dominoes 2.00pm
All welcome to attend our church service (from St Mary’s Wendover) in the main lounge 3.30pm

Tuesday 13th
*‘individual’ Outing to Wyvale Garden Centre a.m.
Bingo 2.00 p.m.

Wednesday 14th
*’individual’ outing to Aylesbury a.m
Musical movements 2.00pm

Thursday 15th
Knitting Club 11.00am
Chat Session  2.00pm

Friday 16th
Musicians Colin & Phillipa (Irish Theme) 11.00am
Quiz 2.00 p.m.

Monday 19th
*’individual’ outing to Aylesbury a.m.
Cards & Dominoes 2.00pm

Tuesday 20th
*‘individual’ Outing to Wyvale Garden Centre a.m.
Bingo 2.00 p.m.
Befriending Service 2.15pm

Wednesday 21st
Musical Movements 2.00pm
P.A.T. Dog 2.45pm

Thursday 22nd
Knitting Club 11.00am
Residents’ Meeting 2.00pm
(Our new home manager Marianne, is looking forward to getting to know residents and their families.  We will be planning our summer outings)

Friday 23rd
Quiz 2.00pm

Monday 26th
*’individual’ outing to Aylesbury a.m.
Cards & Dominoes 2.00pm

Tuesday 27th
*‘individual’ Outing to Wyvale Garden Centre a.m.
Bingo 2.00 p.m.

Wednesday 28th
*’individual’ outing to Aylesbury a.m
Musical movements 2.00pm

Thursday 29th
Knitting Club 11.00am
Chat Session  2.00pm

Friday 30th
Quiz 2.00 p.m.

Please note that activities and events may be subject to change.

Here are our daily resident activities for February 2012.

All family and friends are very welcome to attend any or all of our events. Please note that activities and events may be subject to change.

*If you would like to go on an ‘individual’ outing to Aylesbury or Wyevale, please let Liz know and she will do her best to accommodate you.

Wednesday 1st
*‘individual’ Outing to Wyevale a.m.
Musical Movements 2.00 p.m.

Thursday 2nd
Knitting Club 11.00am
Art Lesson 2.00 p.m.

Friday 3rd
Quiz 2.00 p.m.

Monday 6th
*‘individual’ Outing to Aylesbury a.m.
All are welcome to attend our church service in the main lounge organised by Mrs Royle 11.00am
Cards & Dominoes 2.00pm

Tuesday 7th
*’individual’ Outing to Wyevale Garden Centre a.m.
Ivinghoe Bell Ringers 2.00pm

Wednesday 8th
Musical Movements 2.00pm
P.A.T. Dog 2.45pm

Thursday 9th
Knitting Club 11.00am
Bingo 2.00pm

Friday 10th
Musical Duo Colin and Phillipa 11.00am
Quiz 2.00pm

Monday 13th
*’individual’ outing to Aylesbury a.m.
Cards & Dominoes 2.00pm
Befriending service 2.15pm
All welcome to attend our church service (from St Mary’s Wendover) in the main lounge 3.30pm

Tuesday 14th
St Valentine’s Day Lunch followed by St Valentine’s Day Quiz

Wednesday 15th
*’individual’ outing to Aylesbury a.m
Charles Pope Ladies Choir 2.00pm

Thursday 16th – Friday 24th
Liz on annual leave – some activities will be organised during this period.

Monday 27th
*‘individual’ Outing to Aylesbury a.m.
Cards & Dominoes 2.00 p.m.

Tuesday 28th
*‘individual’ Outing to Wyvale Garden Centre a.m.
Bingo 2.00 p.m.

Wednesday 29th
*‘individual’ Outing to Aylesbury a.m.
Musical Movements 2.00pm
P.A.T. Dog 2.45pm

Please note that activities and events may be subject to change.

Everyone connected with the Nursing Home was delighted with the news that Mrs. Brenda Forty had been awarded an M.B.E. in the New Years Honours List.  Brenda has been associated with the Home since it first opened in 1983; she has been involved in fund raising, arranged outings for residents and has served on the Executive and House Management Committees.  Following her retirement from Committees some three years ago, she has continued to visit the Home regularly to organise and support social activities such as whist, bridge and dominoes, which the residents enjoy enormously.

Brenda in typical pose, enjoying a card game with residents.

Brenda being presented with a bouquet from residents and staff by Activities Officer Liz Jones

Here are our daily resident activities for January 2012.

All family and friends are very welcome to attend any or all of our events. Please note that activities and events may be subject to change.

*If you would like to go on an ‘individual’ outing to Aylesbury or Wyevale, please let Liz know and she will do her best to accommodate you.

Monday 2nd
Bank Holiday (no activities)

Tuesday 3rd
*‘individual’ Outing to Wyevale a.m.
Bingo 2.00 p.m.

Wednesday 4th
*‘individual’ Outing to Aylesbury a.m.
Musical movements 2.00 p.m.
P.A.T. Dog 2.45 P.M.

Thursday 5th
Knitting Club 11.00 a.m.
Art Lesson 2.00 p.m.

Friday 6th
Children from Cholesbury School 2.00 p.m.

Sunday 8th
New Year Entertainment with Fiona Harrison 2.00 p.m.

Monday 9th
*‘individual’ Outing to Aylesbury a.m.
Church Service organised by Mrs. Royle 11.00 a.m. all welcome
Cards & Dominoes 2.00 p.m.

Tuesday 10th
*‘individual’ Outing to Wyevale a.m.
Bingo 2.00 p.m.
Befriending Service 2.00 p.m.

Wednesday 11th
Group Outing to Milton Keynes Departing 10.30 a.m., Returning Approx. 4.30 p.m.

Thursday 12th
Knitting Club 11.00 a.m.
Chat Session 2.00 p.m.

Friday 13th
Quiz 2.00 p.m.

Monday 16th
*‘individual’ Outing to Aylesbury a.m.
Cards & Dominoes 2.00 p.m.

Tuesday 17th
*‘individual’ Outing to Wyevale a.m.
Bingo 2.00 p.m.

Wednesday 18th
*‘individual’ Outing to Aylesbury a.m.
Musical Movements 2.00 p.m.
P.A.T. Dog 2.45 p.m.

Thursday 19th
Knitting Club 11.00 a.m.
Chat Session 2.00 p.m.

Friday 20th
Colin & Phillipa 11.00 a.m.
Quiz 2.00 p.m.

Monday 23rd
*‘individual’ Outing to Aylesbury a.m.
Cards & Dominoes 2.00 p.m.
Church Service (from St. Mary’s Wendover) in the L.P.N.H. main lounge 3.30 p.m.

Tuesday 24th
*‘individual’ Outing to Wyevale a.m.
Bingo 2.00 p.m.

Wednesday 25th
Musical Movements 2.00 p.m.

Thursday 26th
Knitting Club 11.00 a.m.
Chat Session 2.00 p.m.

Friday 27th
Quiz 2.00 p.m.

Monday 30th
*‘individual’ Outing to Aylesbury a.m.
Cards & Dominoes 2.00 p.m.

Tuesday 31st
*‘individual’ Outing to Wyevale a.m.
Bingo 2.00 p.m.

Leonard Pulham residents enjoyed a lively Christmas Party with entertainment by ‘Banjovi’ and delicious food served by a willing team of staff and volunteers.

Activities Officer Liz and Head Chef Sharon led the festivities dressed as Father and Mother Christmas!

Leonard Pulham staff had a pre-Christmas celebration this year, when approximately thirty members of staff attended a School Dinners Evening, under the supervision of Headmaster (and our Accountant) Lloyd Harris and Head Prefect (and Activities Officer) Liz Jones.

Head Chef Sharon Grindley proudly displays the Elite Award Certificate awarded to the Leonard Pulham Nursing Home by Aylesbury Vale District Council for achieving five stars on two consecutive occasions under the ‘Scores on the Doors’ Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.