Holiday At Home 2011
The day began with morning coffee and biscuits served in the Palm Court Lounge with popular songs from the 40s and 50s
and Cliff Richard’s ‘We’re all going on a Summer holiday’ playing in the background.
The day’s creative activities were soon under way. There was water-colour painting, drawing and marble painting.
Silk painting was a new activity for many. People really got engrossed and produced some beautiful pieces of work.
The reflective colouring zone was very busy. Finished work was laminated to take home as a souvenir of the day.
There was a serious game of Scrabble, carpet bowls, table tennis, and always popular – flower arranging.
Wood turning stimulated people’s interest; whilst chocolate truffle making proved to be a winner – and very tasty they were too!
The pyramid découpage card making activity was very appealing – a new skill for many!
Some lovely greeting cards were made.
There were some wonderful creations! 
A special part of the day was when we gathered in church for a ‘Celebration of Age’ - an opportunity to reflect and give thanks to God for his rich blessings upon our lives, and to show appreciation to the contribution that older people make to church, community and family life. 
Our fish ’n’ chip lunch served in the
And finally… our wonderful afternoon tea of homemade scones and tasty cakes – all much enjoyed against a background of popular old-time songs played by Rob Gunn, our resident musician on the keyboard. It was a marvellous day of fun, food and fellowship.
When is the next one?!
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