Visit http://www.ashmere.co.uk for more rss feeds. http://www.ashmere.co.uk/CoreCode/rss/rssdisplay.aspx?pageid=1529 en-gb Copyright http://www.ashmere.co.uk, 2012 Fri, 18 May 2012 22:48:11 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ 15 The Owl Experience paid a visit to our West Hallam home last week with 4 of their owls including Charlie the Barn Owl & Gizmo the White Faced Scops Owl. Whilst a few of the staff were a little unsure about the birds flying about the Extra Care Unit, the residents were fascinated & a few were brave enough to have the owls land on... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,300 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Mon, 14 May 2012 10:37:14 GMT As you can see from these pictures I have been very busy at Valley Lodge, our care home in Matlock. The residents’ dining room has a large annexe which was just crying out for a mural. The residents and staff asked for the area to be transformed into a coffee shop. So, having done some rough outline sketches and discussed with... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 246 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Wed, 09 May 2012 11:41:27 GMT Dignity in Care is something we feel strongly about here at Ashmere Care Homes and we push all our staff members to play a vital part in ensuring all our residents are treated in the correct manner. In 2006, a national campaign began with the aim of creating zero tolerance to the abuse and disrespect of older people. David... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,305 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Wed, 09 May 2012 11:36:21 GMT Ashmere's Inside Gossip, May 2012 is now available for download. Click on the link below or you can pick up your copy in the foyer of any of our Derbyshire homes. http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,303 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:49:23 GMT After the Easter Garden Party was sadly cancelled due to illness, staff at The Firs decided that the residents needed some cheering up & booked some entertainment. Roy Pring entertained everyone at the home playing various songs from the 30s & 40s on his keyboard which the residents could sing along to. Some residents couldn't resist... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,305 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Tue, 17 Apr 2012 12:28:31 GMT West Hallam's Easter Extravaganza went down a treat at the weekend with plenty of visitors attending to show their support. The residents showed off their lovely Easter Bonnets, everyone tucked into the lovely cakes that had been specially made and the tombola had gone within half an hour. The kids even had a Easter Egg Hunt which everyone... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,309 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:00:37 GMT Due to an illness outbreak at The Firs Nursing Home, their Easter Garden Party on Saturday 7th April has sadly had to be cancelled. The home is currently confirmed to be closed to all visitors until Monday 9th April. If you have any queries, please contact The Firs directly on 01773 743810. We apologise for any inconvenience this may... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Thu, 05 Apr 2012 14:59:30 GMT Ashmere's Inside Gossip, April 2012 is now available for download. Click on the link below or you can pick up your copy in the foyer of any of our Derbyshire homes. http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,303 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Wed, 28 Mar 2012 12:54:47 GMT We are pleased to be sponsoring West Hallam JFC girls team for their first season playing together. So far, they've had some brilliant wins including beating Belper Town 5-1 and thumping Burton Albion 9-1.  One of their goals has also been nominated for 'goal of the season.' The girls have done so well that they've decided that they will... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 372 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:08:26 GMT Codnor Miners have been very busy this season with both their Saturday and Sunday side doing well in the league. The Codnor Miners Saturday side are currently 2nd in the league with 3 games in hand which means they have a good chance of winning the league.  Here are their current results: December 2011 3 Dec 2011 (CUP)... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 302 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:17:33 GMT Could you give a morning or an afternoon of your time to help enrich the lives of elderly people in your area? We are looking for volunteers who are able to drive our minibus for up to 15 of our residents. We would like to take our residents to various locations from Matlock Bath and garden centres, to local cinemas and... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:30:55 GMT A care assistant at one of our care homes has been recognised for her outstanding work with residents and their relatives. Rose Wheeler from The Firs Nursing Home has been chosen as the Social Care Institute of Excellence (SCIE) Dignity Champion of the month for April 2012. Rose was nominated to the SCIE Dignity in Care Team by... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,305 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:54:28 GMT Codnor Park residents, relatives and staff all enjoyed a sing along with professional accordionist & vocalist, Robert Burton this week. Each resident was given a songsheet to ensure everyone could sing along to every song. Songs sung included, 'I do like to be beside the seaside', 'My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean' and 'We'll meet again'.... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,304 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Tue, 20 Mar 2012 10:58:37 GMT With Easter on its way, our homes have plenty of fun filled events planned so our residents can celebrate. Everyone is more than welcome to come and join in the fun with our staff and residents. All our events are below, no need to notify us you're coming, just come along & enjoy yourself! Keep checking back as we'll be adding even more... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Wed, 04 Apr 2012 09:43:58 GMT Last Friday, relatives and residents at King William came together for the home's Coffee Morning to have a catch up over a cake and a hot drink and also to meet the home's newest staff members - Lesley, the home manager & Abbie, the Activities Co-ordinator. There were plenty of gifts up for grabs in the raffle as well as plenty of yummy... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,182 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Fri, 02 Mar 2012 12:35:59 GMT Ashmere's Inside Gossip, February 2012 is now available for download. Click on the link below or you can pick up your copy in the foyer of any of our Derbyshire homes. http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,303 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Thu, 23 Feb 2012 11:58:41 GMT Across all our homes last week, there were plenty of Valentines celebrations going on. Although Valentines Day can be a sad time for some of our residents who may have lost loved ones in the recent years, our brilliant staff did all they could to make this year's Valentines Day something to smile about.  At West Hallam, staff held a... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,304,306,182,308,309 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:26:28 GMT Its been 3 months since staff and relatives of Ashmere residents all met at Shipley Park to take part in the annual sponsored 4 mile Ashmere Memory Walk to raise money for Alzheimer's Society. Since then, all who took part in the walk have been busy collecting sponsor money from their friends and family. Last week was the deadline for... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:26:30 GMT Staff at The Firs organised a Dignity Action Afternoon to celebrate ‘Dignity Action Day’ on the 1st February. Dignity Action Day aims to ensure people in care are treated as individuals, are given choice, control and a sense of purpose in their daily lives and provide stimulating activities. Residents and their families got... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,305 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:35:02 GMT Residents at our two Codnor homes have been lucky enough to trial our new partnership with 'Hortihealth UK'. Hortihealth UK are a local company who deliver horticulture therapy to elderly and disabled people. Residents at both The Firs & Codnor Park will be trialing our new Gardening Club and if successful, the club will be spread to all... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,304,305 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:27:25 GMT Hello everyone As you might be aware I have been painting a cottage garden mural in the lobby of Valley Views at our Valley Lodge Care Home. Well apart from the protective varnish coats I’m finished. It has been a mammoth project but one I have absolutely loved doing. I have had lots of help from the residents, some... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,246 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:43:27 GMT We are currently looking for an organist who can spare some time on the last Friday of every month to play for our Tea Dance at The Firs Nursing Home in Codnor. The monthly event brings together our Firs and West Hallam residents as well as staff and relatives. We would love someone to bring some music back into our residents lives so they can... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:19:42 GMT The team are currently 3rd in the league and only 3 points behind Liversage Arms who are top of the league. So if they win their important matches, they should achieve at least second place and get promotion. Also they are into the semi-final of the cup which is good news and should hopefully reach the final. Fingers crossed! Here are... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 300 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:46:15 GMT Residents and Staff at Valley Lodge are getting excited to see Michaela, our resident artist, adding her finishing touches to Valley Views (formerly the Extra Care Unit). If you keep up with our newsletter, you will have seen how much work Michaela has put into the murals in the last few months but she is finally seeing the finish line. Over... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,246,290 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:37:24 GMT Ashmere's Inside Gossip, December 2011 is now available for download. Click on the link or you can pick up your copy in the foyer of any of our Derbyshire homes. We wish everyone a Merry Christmas & a Happy 2012! http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,303 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:11:58 GMT Ilkeston Brass Band visited three of our homes this month and treated them all to their own carol service as an early Christmas gift for our residents. Their first venue was West Hallam which was enjoyed by residents, relatives and staff. Some even got up to have a little dance. The next day the band entertained residents and staff at... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,304,308,309 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:01:56 GMT Panto Fever hit Codnor yesterday as our two Codnor homes, Codnor Park & The Firs both had a visit from Magic Moments Productions who performed 'Jack & the Beanstalk' for them.  Everyone had a brilliant time singing along to the songs, laughing at the jokes and doing the usual panto traditions. They particularly seemed to like... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Wed, 14 Dec 2011 09:11:33 GMT In the next few weeks we've got plenty of Christmas celebrations happening at all of our homes. Everyone is more than welcome to come along to join in! Listed below are some of the events that we've got taking place this month. There's no need to let us know you're coming, just come along & celebrate Christmas with us! If you need any more... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Tue, 06 Dec 2011 15:18:54 GMT Ashmere's Inside Gossip, November 2011 is now available for download. Click on the link or you can pick up your copy in the foyer of any of our Derbyshire homes. http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,303 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Wed, 14 Dec 2011 09:12:58 GMT Thank you to everyone who has taken part in our Christmas Card Competition this year. For the past two months, we’ve been asking residents, staff and relatives to take part in our annual competition to design the Ashmere Christmas Card. The winner will win a £100 donation to their home’s resident fund (which goes towards... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Fri, 25 Nov 2011 13:06:52 GMT At Ashmere, a large number of our residents at all our homes find Remembrance Day a hard day to get through. Ask them about World War II and many of them will tell you their memories and the loved ones they lost during that time. One of our residents, Peter has shared a few of his photos with us from his services in Iraq. Another of our... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Thu, 17 Nov 2011 14:44:15 GMT On Sunday 6th November, staff and relatives/friends of our residents all came together to raise money for the Alzheimer's Society by taking part in our annual sponsored 4 mile Memory Walk organised by Ashmere.   We had 27 walkers, 2 babies & 2 dogs take part all with their own reasons for wanting to raise money for the... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Tue, 08 Nov 2011 12:31:34 GMT Our West Hallam home were invited to see the Rovers in action playing in their new shirts with the Ashmere logo. We think they look brilliant! In the next few weeks, we will have a framed shirt in the home to show all our visitors that we are the proud sponsors of the West Hallam Rovers. The team are currently 2nd in the league, 2 points... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,300 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Thu, 03 Nov 2011 11:46:04 GMT There were plenty of ghoulish fun & games at the King William for Halloween. The home decided to make the most of the spooky celebrations and hold a Halloween Fun Day for their residents and families. The first treat of the day was a performance from the 'Noisy Neighbours' who kept the residents well entertained by giving out musical... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,182 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Tue, 01 Nov 2011 10:47:02 GMT Ashmere's Inside Gossip, October 2011 is now available for download. Click on the link or you can pick up your copy in the foyer of any of our Derbyshire homes. http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,303 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:17:23 GMT Hello everyone, this is the first of my regular ‘mutterings’ where I will bring you bang up to date with my work. At present I am painting a cottage garden mural in the lobby of Valley Views at our Valley Lodge Care Home. This is my largest design to date and it covers approximately 40 feet in length of wall, from the floor... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,246 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Tue, 25 Oct 2011 09:18:01 GMT Work on the murals in Valley Views (formely known as the ECU in Valley Lodge) continues and these are some of the finished paintings. The residents and their visitors have enjoyed a chat while watching the work develop. It has been great fun to get the residents to guess what sort of flowers I am painting and as the flowers... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,246,290 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:31:33 GMT Residents at Smalley Hall were treated to a shopping trip at the McArthur Glen Designer Outlet on Thursday 13th October. With shops like Marks & Spencer, Clarks and Next in the shopping centre, everyone really enjoyed themselves as they did a bit of window shopping and enjoyed a hot drink in the food court. http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,308 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Tue, 18 Oct 2011 14:19:18 GMT Our maintenance team were hard at work last week repainting Smalley Hall. We have a before & after shot to show you all what a brilliant job they've done. It took them 4 long days to complete but the staff and residents at Smalley Hall are very pleased with the results. Thank you very much to our handymen for their... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,308 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Thu, 13 Oct 2011 12:03:21 GMT Ashmere's Inside Gossip, September 2011 is now available for download. Click on the link or you can pick up your copy in the foyer of any of our Derbyshire homes. http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,303 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Wed, 12 Oct 2011 13:32:17 GMT This is Ashmere's first year sponsoring West Hallam Rovers and they're already proving to be successful remaining undefeated so far this season and topping the Derby City Senior One League. Here are the latest West Hallam Rovers results... Sat 11 Sept - West Hallam Rovers v Rolls Royce Aro Leisure (2-0) Sat 18 Sept - West Hallan... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:11:59 GMT This is Ashmere's first year sponsoring West Hallam Rovers and they're already proving to be successful remaining undefeated so far this season and topping the Derby City Senior One League. Here are the latest West Hallam Rovers results... Sun 11 Sept - West Hallam Rovers v Rolls Royce Aro Leisure (2-0) Sun 18 Sept - West... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 300 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Thu, 03 Nov 2011 11:46:59 GMT This will be Ashmere's third consecutive year sponsoring Codnor Miners Football Club but this season has started with quite a few changes. The club have recently moved to a new ground at the Denby Institute. The pitch also comes with changing rooms located within the institute complete with toilets and showers for players use as well as a new... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 302 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 13:52:30 GMT This will be Ashmere's third consecutive year sponsoring Codnor Miners Football Club but this season has started with quite a few changes. The club have recently moved to a new ground at the Denby Institute. The pitch also comes with changing roosm located within the institute complete with toilets and showers for players use as well as a... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 12:11:20 GMT The Kidsley Grange residents and staff were treated to an Around the World trip with Kevin and Marie on Friday whilst staying in the comfort of their own home. Whilst the weather was cold & drizzly in Derbyshire, the residents boarded Kevin & Marie's cruise ship to travel to warmer climates. Plenty of exotic coutries were visited... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,306 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:22:25 GMT The King William residents got their glad rags on this week and attended the Rotary Club of Ripley’s annual community concert. The Rotary Club came up with the idea of providing a night out for those who live in residential homes and don’t get to go out as much as they would like. The residents had a brilliant night enjoying... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,182 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:22:42 GMT Ashmere has recently employed an Events & Publicity Officer to ensure that all residents in their care homes are provided with a variety of activities and entertainment to keep them active and stimulated. Friends, family and the community are always welcome to join in with the fun to ensure the residents are living to the full in this... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Mon, 05 Sep 2011 09:47:26 GMT The new craft room at Smalley Hall has really got the residents getting crafty! Since the craft room space has been provided residents have been enjoying arts and crafts every week. This week residents have made butterflies to brighten up the foyer of the home. The butterflies signify spring and residents are going to... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,308 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:23:09 GMT The foyer at The Firs was decorated to a high standard in 2010 and as this is a well used meeting place for residents, Michaela was asked to bring some local history so residents could enjoy reminiscing with staff. Michaela found some fantastic black and white photographs of Heanor Market Place from the 1920's. She wanted to make going... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,305 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:23:40 GMT Michaela was asked to reflect some of the stunning views of Derbyshire, that can be enjoyed from our King William Care Home, onto the newly decorated corridor wall. Michaela opted for a beautiful scene including Butterly Reservoir with Critch Stand in the distance. As the mural is in the main thoroughfare Michaela added a signpost to... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 182,246 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:24:10 GMT Having had several bath and shower rooms redecorated and refreshed Michaela has been back to Codnor Park to brighten up these frequently used rooms.  Now that the Swan shower room is complete, residents can admire the fantastic Swan murals everyday! The Swan theme was picked from a number of themes that Michaela put... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 304,246 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:24:35 GMT The outside space next to the lounge area in The Firs was not very practical with stones covering the ground. As a result this space was not used by residents as often as it should have been. Staff at The Firs had wanted to create a beach for residents, many of which would be unable to travel to the seaside, to get a flavour of the... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 246,305 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:24:54 GMT The dining room at Codnor Park is now home to four large murals representing the four seasons. This project was designed by Michaela our in house artist! The murals were the talk of the home as residents enjoyed watching them take shape, with the occasional shout of, 'you've missed a bit', from the residents! These murals... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 304,246 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:25:18 GMT On Thursday 14th April The Fir Extra Care Unit residents, Mandy, Leanne and bus driver Jim went to West Midlands Safari Park. Everyone enjoyed seeing all the animals around the safari trail on the bus. Then there was a lovely picnic enjoyed by all outside. The residents had a fantastic time with some of them seeing animals in real... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,305 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:25:46 GMT Ashmere's Inside Gossip, April 2011 is now available for download. Click on the link or you can pick up your copy in the foyer of any of our Derbyshire homes. http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,303 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:18:11 GMT They say a picture says a thousand words and these photos say so much! Residents at Kidsley Grange very much enjoyed the Easter celebrations with some lovely visitors! 12 chicks were delivered still tucked up in their little eggs! Residents got to watch them as they hatched, feed them and handle them before they were taken back... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,306 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:26:12 GMT Codnor Park residents tuned in with the other 25 million viewers across the world to watch William and Catherine become the new Duke and Duchess of Cambridge! The staff and residents really made the day special with everyone dressing for the occasion! There was even wine, beer and sparkling bubbly served to toast the happy... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,304 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:26:38 GMT Smalley Hall residents and staff have had a busy few weeks working on all of their various activities. Just like Spring they have sprung into action with lots of different activities, trips out and clubs for residents to join! March began with a Pie and Pea Supper  with some fantastic food, families visiting and a good old sing... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,308 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:48:09 GMT Residents from The Firs thoroughly enjoyed their afternoon swimming at Ashmere’s central facilities at Sutton. This fully equipped pool with Jacuzzi and steam room is perfect for residents to relax and enjoy. As you can see from the pictures everyone enjoyed the afternoon in the pool and some nice cakes courtesy of the Sutton... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,305 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:47:44 GMT West Hallam enjoyed a visit from Mary DeVille who captivated the residents and staff with her slideshows and poems! Reminiscing is a great way to get to know residents and to communicate with them. There is nothing like having memories jogged and chatting about the past to get everyone talking! Mary shows a series of slides on her... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,309 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:47:22 GMT The latest edition of Ashmere's newsletter, Ashmere's Inside Gossip is now available to download here. Or why not pick up a copy from our Care Home's foyers in Derbyshire. http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,303 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:24:40 GMT What can get you in higher spirits than a sing song with Kevin and Marie? Residents thoroughly enjoyed a visit from these lively entertainers! With frantic costume changes, lots of comedy and all the classics to sing a long to the afternoon was laugh a minute fun! The latest show that Kevin and Marie have created is called... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,306 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:46:18 GMT Our resident artist has been hard at work this month on brightening up two bathrooms as part of our Ashmere art project. Although the bathroom was newly decorated by our decorator Mark, our home manager Linda wanted something extra special to finish it off... Step forward Michaela! The swan theme for the bathroom was picked out by... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,304 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:46:52 GMT The 1st Duffield Brownies came to make use of the fantastic new computers we have recently had at Codnor Park. The Brownies, who normally meet in a Scout hut, would not have been able to complete their computer badge all together without using the Ashmere facilities. All 24 Brownies made it through several exercises to complete the... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,304 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:45:50 GMT Residents and staff at King William were making a splash over at Sutton Court, making use of the fantastic facilities. Sutton Court has it’s very own pool, sauna and Jacuzzi for Ashmere residents to use. It is fully equipped with hoist and floats for disabled access. Great fun was had with the four brave residents who dived... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,182 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:45:08 GMT February's edition of Ashmere's newsletter, Ashmere's Inside Gossip, is now available to download by clicking the link below. Or why not pick up a copy in the foyer of one of our Derbyshire homes? Find out whats been going on at Ashmere this month! http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,303 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:25:42 GMT Smalley Hall have launched cookery club for residents who LOVE cooking just at the right time... Valentines Day! Residents enjoyed mixing and baking cupcakes in preparation for the big day. On Valentines residents were then busy decorating some cupcakes with chocolate hearts, red cherries and yummy butter icing! And... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,308 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:44:42 GMT A happy Valentines Day was had by all at Codnor Park and The Firs Extra Care Unit. Staff dressed in a red and love heart theme at Codnor Park, with red roses and messages for loved ones written by the residents. Over at The Firs Extra Care Unit residents made messages for loved ones and put them up on display in the dining... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,304,305 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:44:06 GMT In these times of technology and speed, old people themselves believe they are useless. As a result they often act inappropriately, complain, become cantankerous or difficult and this is reflected in the kind of care they receive, which could lack respect and a caring attitude. This situation can occur due to lack of understanding. The... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,305 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:43:34 GMT Our first edition of 2011 is now available to download here. Also look out for a hard copy in the foyers at our Derbyshire homes. http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,303 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:26:34 GMT It was a Country and Western, Rock ‘n’ Roll spectacular on the 20th of January for Chrystell’s Birthday Party. Residents enjoyed entertainment courtesy of Roy Kelly.  As you can see from the photo's everyone had a lovely evening. Dancing and some cowboy hats really made a night to remember! http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Tue, 08 Feb 2011 16:31:01 GMT Ashmere have recently engaged Michaela Greensmith, a former care assistant at Codnor Park, as their artist in residence. Michaela has scribbled and fiddled with all manner of creative bits and bobs as long as she can remember.  Michaela used to run a shop selling all her hand made items. She is very talented with a paintbrush, with... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Thu, 27 Jan 2011 09:56:53 GMT A very Happy Birthday goes to Alexandra Moore! Alexandra turned 101 this month and enjoyed a lovely afternoon with her family. Lot’s of family member came to Codnor Park to celebrate with Alexandra bringing cards, presents and balloons. Alexandra was very happy to see everyone and very much enjoyed her day.   http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,304 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:42:01 GMT After our 4 mile walk around Shipley Park on our Ashmere Memory Walk 2010, we managed to raise £905 for The Alzheimer’s Society. Thank you to everyone who took part to help raise this fantastic amount. To find out more about this event please read our November Newsletter or the news story online for more details. We... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Wed, 12 Jan 2011 09:18:18 GMT With voices tuned and extensive practice, The Firs Choir set out to entertain the residents with some lovely carol singing. Residents and relatives all joined in to some fantastic old favourites; Hark the Herald Angels Sing, Silent Night, O Little Town of Bethlehem and to top it all off We Wish You A Merry Christmas! Music to our... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,305 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:41:08 GMT The December edition is now available to download or pick up a hard copy in the homes foyers. Merry Christmas from everyone at Ashmere! http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,303 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:27:07 GMT Thank you to all the residents who took part in this years Christmas Card Competition. We had a huge amount of entries and it was very difficult to choose a winner. Some of the art work was fantastic, as you can see from the pictures, but there could only be one winner on the front of Ashmere's Christmas Card 2010; and that was Mary... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Tue, 21 Dec 2010 11:00:41 GMT A Birthday party was held in aid of Doris Marshall, who turned 100! Congratulations to Doris on her special day. Lots of family and friends came along to celebrate with Doris, a resident at King William. Janice the manager had laid on a special tea and some entertainment to get everyone in the party mood. There were... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,182 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:39:58 GMT Ashmere's Inside Gossip is now available at our homes across Derbyshire, or click on the link to download the latest news at Ashmere. http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,303 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:48:58 GMT This year was the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain and was remembered with a service attended by HRH Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall, in London at West Minster Abbey. Watching this service evoked many memories for our residents. Randall Wagstaff was in the army and was stationed out in Egypt and Italy. Pictures on a... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,309 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:39:31 GMT I am sitting in my room looking out of the window at 3.20 in the afternoon. It is a very grey day, but things are not so grey inside our home here at King William! I cannot believe that it is the countdown to Christmas once again. It is frightening how quickly it comes around. Still it is nice when it comes and I enjoy all the excitement at... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,182 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:39:04 GMT Ashmere's Memory Walk was held at Shipley Park in aid of the Alzhiemer's Society. 15 walkers, 1 cyclist and 6 dogs all came along to raise some cash for this amazing charity! It was a glorious Autumn day, as you can tell from the pictures. It was cold but  we had clear blue sky's. We were very lucky to miss the... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Tue, 16 Nov 2010 14:51:49 GMT In October residents at Kidsley Grange enjoyed an afternoon of entertainment courtesy of Frankie Fortune! As you can see from the pictures Frankie sang, danced and entertained the residents with his ventriloquist act. Residents and staff laughed and clapped along! Also on the night there was a buffet tea for residents and... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,306 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:38:19 GMT The October edition of Ashmere's Inside Gossip is now complete! Paper copies are available in the foyersof all of our Homes in Derbyshire. http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,303 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:54:06 GMT Hopefully everyone will have noticed the posters advertising Ashmere’s Memory Walk in aid of The Alzheimer’s Society, displayed around our Care Homes by now and have either decided to come along for the 4 mile walk, or will be sponsoring those who are taking part! The walk is starting from the Visitors Centre in... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Tue, 26 Oct 2010 14:22:57 GMT Five of Ashmere's Care Homes are getting connected! Valley Lodge, King William, Codnor Park, West Hallam and Kidsley Grange will all be getting the very latest technology to get them online! Each of the homes have won a grant with SCIE's Get Connected Scheme to purchase IT equipment for residents use. The main aims of the scheme are... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Mon, 18 Oct 2010 16:36:24 GMT The Wild West rolled into town at our Valley Lodge Care Home. Everyone enjoyed the Country and Western themed day, with staff dressing up as Cowboys, and Indians and the residents donning hats. Also on the day Kevin and Marie came to perform a specially prepared show of Country and Western songs! There was themed food later... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,290 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:37:38 GMT Staff and residents at West Hallam Care Home all took a step back in time to the age of Rock 'n' Roll! Auditions were held for the new super group flipping everyone back to the 1970's.  Several of the residents loved rocking out with their wigs. Judging by the photographs they even had a Hinge and Bracket lookalike! Lots of... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,309 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:36:57 GMT Everyone came out to enjoy the brand new outside space at The Firs Nursing Home on Saturday the 25th September. With sand, sea and just a little sunshine the launch of Codnor Beach went well. Accessible outside space is very important for residents of nursing homes due to the level of care required trips out, particularly to the seaside... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,305 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:36:31 GMT The September edition of Ashmere’s Inside Gossip is now available. Click on the link to read the latest news from around our Care Homes in Derbyshire. http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,303 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:50:27 GMT Janice and the residents at King William all headed down to the Rotary Club on the 14th of September for a fabulous night out!  The club held a concert and the hall was packed! There was Louise a young opera singer who was only 14 years old! She had recently won Amber Valley’s Got Talent contest. She sang some very nice... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,182 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Mon, 11 Oct 2010 13:44:42 GMT As soon as the Summer Fayre was set out in the courtyard...  Down came the rain!! But despite the bad weather and drenched staff, the Fayre was a massive hit! Relatives and locals to Smalley Hall came out in force to support this event. There was everything from a book stall, a mystery bottle stall, a soft toy stall, a... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,308 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:34:21 GMT Ashmere's company newsletter, Inside Gossip. This is the June 2010 issue now available by clicking on the link. http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,303 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:51:10 GMT Ashmere's company newsletter, Inside Gossip. This is the August 2010 issue now available by clicking on the link. http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,303 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:55:52 GMT Just for fun, to keep the residents amused, staff at Codnor Park have done some dressing up around a nursery rhyme theme! In the photo we have Baa Baa Black Sheep Carol, Pussy Cat Pussy Cat where have you been Gayle and Little Bow Peep Liz! Great effort by everyone! Nursery Rhymes have been designed by residents and displayed around... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,304 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:32:38 GMT Written by Ann McGill, House Keeper at The Firs Thank you to all those who supported us on our coffee morning, It was lovely to see everyone and even the sun came out! The nail bar was a popular little venue and by midday most folk were going around waving and blowing on drying painted nails of all colours!  There were lots... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,305 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:33:25 GMT There was lot's to celebrate this month at West Hallam. The staff and residents all joined to celebrate with David Wright and his family as they came to visit for David's 70th Birthday and Golden Wedding Anniversary to his wife Briget. The staff at West Hallam organised some live entertainment to get everyone into the party mood.... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,309 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:32:13 GMT A trip down memory lane, back to the good old school days, was enjoyed by everyone at Valley Lodge during the School Sports Day event. The sun was shining for all the residents as they watched the staff take part in the sports day event. There was a sack race, a three legged race and the egg and spoon race. All won by Dawn, a senior carer... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,290 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:31:46 GMT Ashmere's company newsletter, Inside Gossip. This is the July 2010 issue now available by clicking on the link. http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,303 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:55:03 GMT Kidsley opened their doors to a fantastic performance of 'Those Were the Days', with Kevin and Marie. All the residents were laughing, singing and clapping along to some of the old favorites! It was hard to tell if it was the staff or the residents enjoying it more! Kevin and Marie were fantastic singers and got everyone... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,306 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:31:02 GMT Twyecross zoo is home to everything from Monkeys, to Tigers, to all kinds of Birds and Reptiles. Residents at Smalley Hall thoroughly enjoyed visiting them all on their day trip to the zoo. As you can see from the photos there was much to hold the residents attention during the day visiting the various enclosures around the... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,308 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:30:42 GMT Our new resident Dorothy, a floppy eared friendly rabbit, arrived in The Firs Extra Care Unit this week. After a number of suggestions from staff and residents around Ashmere, the residents of the Extra Care Unit eventually decided on Dorothy or Dot for short! Dot loves to hop around the unit and residents enjoy watching her give the... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,305 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:30:09 GMT After the arrival of the craft rooms at King William and Valley Lodge, and the equipment that was purchased for the Extra Care Units, many of our residents have been enjoying all sorts of arts and crafts. There is a wide range of different crafts that the residents have enjoyed, from painting, to flower making, to collages, there have been... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Mon, 21 Jun 2010 11:12:16 GMT The Wild West came to visit Codnor Park! All the residents and  staff enjoyed a themed Country and Western day involving lots of fun.  The residents prepared crafts to decorate the dining room in the run up to the event. Residents enjoyed dressing up in headresses they had made and some cowboy hats and guns that the staff... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,304 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:33:01 GMT The residents at Valley Lodge enjoyed a lively show, performed by a theater company from Manchester. The show called, 'Goodbye Dolly Gray', had some fantastic classics from the forties and fifties. Truly a show that had something for everyone! The residents enjoyed singing along for nearly an hour. All the staff and residents... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,290 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:29:01 GMT Ashmere's newsletter for May 2010. Now called 'Ashmere's Inside Gossip', after Ann McGill, the House keeper at The Firs won the competition to rename the newsletter, in last months edition. Well done to Ann. Many thanks to Elizabeth Hallsworth, a resident at King William, for her suggestion of, 'Caring and Sharing at Ashmere', and to... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,303 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:52:42 GMT   Recently Ashmere has invested in some excellent equipment for the Extra Care Units. Residents have enjoyed receiving a number of items to assist in their everyday entertainment and stimulation. The Units now have good tools for sensory stimulation using water visual effects, musical instruments and balls to mould and... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Mon, 17 May 2010 17:04:39 GMT The weather was beautiful and everyone came out in force for The Firs May Day Lace, Tea and China Garden Party. It was a huge success raising over £230 for residents funds with our raffle, home-made cakes, marmalade and coleslaw stands. Much fun was had on the day with tea and cakes, in our best China, of course! The garden was set... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,305 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:27:51 GMT The new craft room at King William is progressing well! The new room, sited in the old sun lounge, rarely used by residents, will give a wonderful new space for residents and staff to get involved in all things arts and crafts! This room will become a hub of activity where many different activities can take place. The builders have now... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,182 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:27:25 GMT The new Derwent Wing of Valley Lodge Care Home on Bakewell Road, Matlock was opened by the Dowager Duchess of Devonshire on Monday. The Dowager Duchess cut the ribbon to officially open the wing before talking to some of the residents, guests and the management team.   The Dowager Duchess was shown around the new facilities... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 10,290 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:35:02 GMT Thanks to a typically wet British summer work on the roof has been pushed back but now with all the tiles on the scaffolding can finally come down letting us see the new Derwent Wing. Most of the equipment off site means work can start landscaping the courtyard which will become the focal point of Valley Lodge. With the internals... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 10, http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Fri, 09 Jan 2009 16:10:24 GMT With the roof starting to go on and windows in its time to get the internals sorted. It doesn't take long for the internal stud walls to go up giving the electricians and plumbers something to work to. In no time at all plasterboard is going on and rooms begin to form at an ever increasing pace. http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 10, http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Fri, 09 Jan 2009 14:29:49 GMT Having spent such a long time and effort 'in the ground' on this project once the building reached ground floor level things have really picked up pace! Thanks to the design of the Derwent Wing there is no need for load bearing internal walls meaning once the outside walls are up the first floor beams can go on. With our... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 10, http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Thu, 08 Jan 2009 17:04:45 GMT Some new content for fotn test. SECOND Line. 54544844 Testie test test http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 9, http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:07:41 GMT It's now finally time to begin laying the block work and stone that will form the Derwent wing. Due to the differing levels on site the first thing to be build is effectively a large under croft which will act to level the site. Next the large concrete beams are craned into position to form the ground floor of the building. These huge beams... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 10, http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:57:13 GMT Once all of the piles are in place trenches are dug out linking each pile and forming the floor layout of the Derwent Wing. Every trench is lined with a steel re-enforcing latticework which is made by hand on site. This latticework helps strengthen the concrete which will span from pile to pile taking the load of the building. If you... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 10, http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Sat, 01 Nov 2008 14:57:59 GMT Due to the way the ground at Valley Lodge is made up normal foundations just wouldn't be up to the job so the whole building is supported much the same as a jetty would be, on piles driven down deep in to the ground. The drilling rig first drills down into the solid rock several meters underground leaving a narrow shaft into which a specially... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ The drilling rig first drills down into the solid rock several meters underground leaving a narrow shaft into which a specially designed cage is lowered http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Sat, 01 Nov 2008 14:19:30 GMT As the land falls away the closer you get to the Derwent river one of the most important jobs for the ground workers is to get the levels exactly right. Everything has to be dug out at this early stage as once the footings are in there will be no way to get any machines to the back of the site. So it's a case of measure everything . . .... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ As the land falls away the closer you get to the Derwent river one of the most important jobs for the ground workers is to get the levels exactly right. http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Sat, 01 Nov 2008 12:54:43 GMT Ashmere have been keen to limit the disruption caused to clients and their guests. However, due to the confines of the Valley Lodge site part of the existing car park has been given over to the builders working on the Derwent Wing extension. The decision was therefore taken very early on that additional parking should be formed where... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ Ashmere have been keen to limit the disruption caused to its clients and their guests http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Sat, 01 Nov 2008 12:10:25 GMT Following on from Ashmere's successful partnership with Bowmer & Kirkland Property Services, at our Codnor development of a 12 bed Extra Care unit, we were delighted to welcome them back to begin work on our Derwent Wing extension to Valley Lodge Care Home, Matlock. Site offices were the first thing to arrive providing warm shelter for... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ Following on from Ashmere's successful partnership with Bowmer & Kirkland Property Services, at our Codnor development of a 12 bed Extra Care unit, we were delighted to welcome them back to begin work on our Derwent Wing extension to Valley Lodge Care Home, Matlock. http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Sat, 01 Nov 2008 11:41:04 GMT The April issue of our newsletter the 'Ashmere Times' is now available throughout our homes and for free download here! http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,303 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:57:03 GMT The residents at King William have had some new residents arriving since last week. On Monday they took delivery of 12 'live eggs' just waiting to hatch. Since Monday several of the eggs have hatched into tiny chicks and are now happily playing in their box. The residents have hardly had time to watch the soaps as there has been so... http://www.ashmere.co.uk/ 11,182 http://www.ashmere.co.uk:80/ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:28:18 GMT