. These were hand tame enabling residents and staff to get up close to stroke them, as well as gaining some fascinating insights into the lives of these birds.
Through the month we have had visits from musicians and outings to the garden centre and the theatre which everyone enjoyed.
Next came a 90th. birthday party for one of our residents who is a keen dancer, so our cook made him this cake.
We also held a Christmas tea party for residents and their families. This is always a popular occasion and a great opportunity for the different families to get together, to meet others who have similar hopes and expectations for the care of their mother or father.
Food is provided by our cooks and volunteers who give up their time to come in and serve or socialise on these occasions as well as the many other ways in which they offer us help and support.
We managed a few bright frosty days before the rain came back to dampen our spirits. Normally Merlin will go for a walk in the garden with anybody, but here he is fluffed up and looking stubborn. He has staked out a mouse hole and is just wishing we would all go away....
...and so we do. Those residents willing to brave the cold have some lovely views in our gardens.
We have managed to have a splendid Christmas in which nobody was struck down with any ghastly bugs, families took residents out or came in to join them for lunch. A good time was had by all.
Happy new year to all our bog readers!
