Monthly Archives: July 2016

Dunanney Care Home held their annual fundraising event on Saturday 23rd July with the help of community partners Tesco Northcott.

Female residents from Culmore Manor Care Home were treated to their annual ladies shopping trip on Friday 22nd July.  Six eager lady shoppers, all residents at Culmore Manor Care Home were accompanied by staff during some retail indulgence at a trip to Letterkenny in County Donegal. 

Congratulations to Heather Morrison, Activities Co-ordinator at Kingsland Care Home.  Heather has been selected to become a Dementia Champion and undertake a unique course in Northern Ireland.

This month the residents at Apple Blossom Lodge participated in a Water Rocket Challenge organised by Staff Nurse, John Watkins along with the help of Trevor Buckley, Apple Blossom Lodge’s maintenance man who created the rocket launcher.

Greenhaw Lodge Care Home Activities Co-ordinator, Colleen has been working alongside residents to create a fruit and veg plot. This created home grown produce for the home’s kitchen and a meaningful activity for residents.

  Glebe Care Centre’s manager, Geraldine Boyce recently celebrated a July birthday which staff ensured did not go by unmarked.

Larchwood Care (NI) Ltd’s HR and Resourcing Officer, Mandy McQuillan recently completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management giving her a Level 7 CIPD qualification.

Melmount Manor Care Home Resident, Jack Britton wins Alzheimer’s Society Art Competition. As part of Volunteer’s week, Alzheimer’s Society ran an art competition throughout a number of their cafes in Northern Ireland.  The winning artwork was created by Jack Britton a resident at Melmount Manor Care Home, Strabane.