July Activities
Its been another busy month for Swarthmore residents. We have had lots of people presenting various topics which involves conversations about lots of fascinating subjects. A couple of our Trustee’s gave talks about their life on yachts, and how to design and build a home. Claire, our Home Manager brought in her tortoise’s Amos and […]
Who works in a Residential Care Home?
An insight to working at Swarthmore Residential Care Home. You may be interested to know what sort of roles are available in a residential care home? or Are you looking for a residential home for a loved one or friend? Sometimes its helpful to understand the roles and how care is delivered. Here is an […]
Celebrating 75 years
Today we celebrated 75 years since Swarthmore began. Swarthmore opened its doors as a Residential Care Home and is still providing care for up to 40 residents from the age of 65 years. Residents and staff will celebrate together with an Afternoon Strawberry Tea. We have entertainment from ‘The Turf Tappers’ whilst enjoying refreshments. We […]
Thank you Marks and Spencer for Your Donations
We would like to thank Marks and Spencer’s in Chalfont St Peter for recent donations towards our Jubilee Party. Fabulous cheesecakes and an enormous selection of biscuits which complimented a cup of tea. Thanks to Austin for arranging everything.
May Activities
Art club have been busy decorating the home for the Jubilee – model soldiers, bunting and so much more. The soldiers are stood on the mantel piece keeping guard – they look fab! Residents have been very busy with Ann Marie planting pots with plants for the patio area. We are placing a new gazebo […]
Jubilee Celebrations
As part of the Jubilee Celebrations we came together with the FaNs group (Friends and Neighbours of Care Homes) to celebrate the Queens Platinum Jubilee. Rushymead, Windsor Lodge and Swarthmore Care Home came together in Chalfont St Peter’s church hall to celebrate with a buffet lunch and musical entertainment. Lizzie Allsopp https://www.elysiaallsopp.com/ sang 1940’s songs to our resident. There […]
Swarthmore Gardens
Yesterday a few residents and carer’s took advantage of the warm weather and explored the gardens at Swarthmore. The gardens have been planted over many years with the approach that they are set to grow though the seasons. We have winding paths around the grounds with resting points to sit and admire the scenery. Some […]
April Activities
April Sunshine and not so many showers ………. We had a couple of birthdays to celebrate with residents, which were enjoyed by all. Another reason to enjoy a slice of cake. Activities brought to Swarthmore this month comprised of lots of Easter topics such as decorating eggs and making of Easter cards for families. An […]
Easter Donations
Huge thanks to Waitrose for donating Easter gifts to our residents. Once again your generosity means so much to everyone here. Thank you Jennifer for organising the donation.
How to choose a Care Home
Are you wondering ‘How to choose a Care Home? It’s not an easy decision to make, another chapter in your life! We would like to help you make the right move to a residential care home. Feel free to call and discuss all your concerns; we will listen, help you feel reassured and hopefully help […]
