Valentines messages and Pancake Day
Pat, Joyce and Hazel shared some valuable relationship tips. Cook baked a batched of cupcakes which they decorated with messages of love. Hazel and June did a great demonstration on how to flip a pancake.
Doveridge Fundraiser!
Our recent sports day fundraiser total exceeded the amount we expected to raise. This meant we were able to purchase extra gifts of a sensory lamp and sweets for the local play group. Here Bex, one of our Activities Co-ordinators, is presenting the digital camera and sensory lamp to the playgroup leader, Kate.
New Deputy Manager at Aroct House
It is with great pleasure we can announce that Sally O’Sullivan has been promoted to the position of Deputy Manager at Arcot House with effect from 1 February. Sally brings a wealth of experience to the position. We wish Sally all the very best in her new role.
Welcome to the team at Arcot House!
We have recruited an additional Assistant Manager, Helene Pederson. Helene has significant experience in care. We welcome Helene to our team and wish her well in her role with the Company.
Promotion at Arcot House!
We are delighted to announce Stacie McGrory’s promotion to Assistant Manager. We would like to congratulate Stacie on her well-earned promotion and wish her every success in her new position.
Congratulations go to Ramune!
Congratulations go to Ramune Juciene on becoming the Registered Manager at Doveridge. Ramune has the necessary skills and is well qualified for this post. She already holds a QCF Level 5 qualification in Leadership for Health and Social Care in Adults Residential Management. Ramune has considerable experience in her previous roles as Deputy Manager and Acting Manager. We wish Ramune every success in the future.
Burns night
Shortbread and a wee dram were enjoyed by all after their Burns Night celebration dinner. Sounds of bag pipes, poetry and songs were part of the Burns Night party.
Soap making
We raised the bar with sessions on how to make our own soap. The scents of roses and lavender brought back wonderful memories during the activity which saw a variety of soaps being made.
Armchair Travel.
We had an armchair travel to America. Hot dogs and doughnuts were washed down with root-beer.
Sports Day
The staff and residents were busy this month raising money for their local Pre- school Caterpillars to raise funds to purchase a digital camera.