May Day Celebrations
The celebrations of May Day commenced on Monday 3rd May with dancing around our very own May Pole made by Debbie! The Staff and some Residents enjoyed having a dance around the May Pole whilst the others had a go on the tambourine, what a joyful time we had. The...
Tissue Flower Making
Thank you to Gary O'Neill for coming in on Friday 29th April to demonstrate how to make tissue flowers ready for our May Day celebrations on Monday!
Baking cake pops!
Another great baking class with Debbie and Mel in the baking class on Wednesday 28th April making some Cake Pops!
St George’s Day Celebrations
What a fantastic day we all had at Hewlett Court celebrating St George’s Day on Friday 23rd April! Starting off with a coffee morning with scones, jam and freshly whipped cream. Followed by a singalong in the lounge to some classics this afternoon, finishing with an...
Baking sausage rolls with Debbie and Mel!
On Wednesday 21st April, the Residents enjoyed baking some homemade sausage rolls in the class with Debbie and Mel. It’s safe to say they went down a treat and some residents even had seconds!
Hewlett Court Carnival
What a fantastic Friday afternoon we had with the Hewlett Court Carnival on Friday 16th April. The Resident's took the plunge with Hook a Duck and practiced their aiming and hand/eye co-ordination skills with Tin Can Alley, Toss the Bean bag and Balloon Pop! They all...
Bev raises money for Cancer Research!
Hewlett Court Manager, Bev set out to raise as much money as possible for Cancer Research by walking at least 10,000 steps every day throughout March. She has done an amazing job, has walked a total of 370,358 steps and has raised a fantastic £715! She would like to...
More Teddies for Loving Care and East Lancs Hospital Trust
The Teddies for Loving Care (TLC) scheme was set up in 2001 and provides teddies for children in A&E departments of hospitals. Being in hospital can be a very distressing experience for children and the teddies provide comfort for them when they need it,...
Covid-19 Vaccines – Second Dose!
Tuesday 13th April was the day we’ve all been waiting for as the Hewlett Court Residents and staff received their second dose of the Astra Zeneca Covid-19 vaccine! We are all delighted to say the least and can’t thank Catherine Jackson, Director of Nursing enough for...
Grand National Sweepstake
Well done to Resident Ernest for winning the Grand National sweepstake on Saturday 10th April with Minella Times! Well done to Resident Dot for coming in second place with Balko Des Flos, Team Leader Rachel for coming in third place with Any Second Now and Director of...
Baking Victoria Sandwich Cakes
On Wednesday 7th April the Residents enjoyed making some Victoria Sponge cakes in the baking class with Debbie and Mel. Star baker of the week went to Resident Paul who did a fantastic job.
Easter Sunday Celebrations
A wonderful day had by all at Hewlett Court on Easter Sunday with our Easter bonnet parade, egg decorating competition and also the lovely Katie Fiddlestix performing for us on the violin. Well done to Resident Joyce for winning the Easter bonnet competition followed...