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Children and elderly people are joyfully engaging in a group activity at the community room of an Abbeyfield care home, with colourful lights dancing on the ceiling.

Popcats Fun and Storytime with St Agnes Pre-School Group

Following on from yesterday’s video, here are some photos from our Popcats afternoon with Caroline and the children from St Agnes Pre-School Group. The afternoon was filled with fun, activity, and laughter, and to end on a lovely note, the children spent time with our residents reading together.

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A man in a suit sings into a microphone, seated next to a music stand at the Wirral care home. Four elderly women listen, seated on chairs, as sunlight streams through large windows.

A Musical Afternoon with Andy Bayley

We had a great afternoon last week with Andy Bayley! The session was filled with wonderful music, plenty of singing, and, of course, some dancing. It was a fun and lively time, bringing everyone together for a joyful experience.

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At Abbeyfield, a person with plaited hair in a pink outfit gently holds a small brown goat up to an elderly woman wrapped in a checked blanket, as another resident looks on in delight.

A Fun Afternoon with The Crazy Chicken Lady & Queenie

On Friday afternoon last week, we had the pleasure of meeting The Crazy Chicken Lady and her feathered friend, Queenie the chicken! It was a great afternoon filled with interesting questions, conversations about Queenie, and reminiscing about the joys of keeping chickens.

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A man in a yellow and black shirt stands with a golden retriever at the Wirral Care Home. Two elderly residents sit on a sofa, stroking the dog, with a red tartan blanket over their laps, enjoying their respite care in this cosy Abbeyfield setting.

A Heartwarming Visit from Tim and Gwyl

We were thrilled to welcome Tim and Gwyl from Therapy Dogs Nationwide last week! As always, everyone was delighted to see them. Their visits bring so much joy, with residents enjoying the chance to spend time with the therapy dogs and chat with Tim.

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Two elderly women sit in armchairs, knitting with red wool, their white hair and glasses glinting softly in the cosy setting of a care home.

Knit & Natter Creativity for Remembrance Day

Some photos from yesterday morning’s Knit and Natter session with Heather, where our talented residents crafted a beautiful knitted poppy wreath. It’s always inspiring to see the creativity and care that goes into each piece, and the wreath is a lovely reminder of the significance of remembrance.

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