🎓👏 Congratulations Donna – Food Safety Success at Field House! 👏🎓
We’re thrilled to announce that Donna, our dedicated Second Chef at Field House, has successfully completed her Level 3 Food Safety course — and passed with distinction! 🌟
This is a fantastic achievement and a testament to Donna’s commitment to excellence in the kitchen. Her hard work ensures our residents enjoy safe, high-quality meals every day, and we couldn’t be prouder.
🧠💛 World Mental Health Day – Sharing Kindness at Field House 💛🧠
To support emotional well-being and encourage positivity, a brand-new ‘Well-being Wall’ was created at Field House. Staff and residents were invited to share words of advice, kind messages, happy memories, and uplifting quotes — all pinned to the board for others to read and feel supported.
As a token of appreciation, mental health awareness badges were handed out, and everyone enjoyed fresh pastries, creating a warm and inclusive atmosphere.
This simple yet powerful gesture reminded us all that we’re part of a caring team — one that lifts each other up and stands together through life’s ups and downs.
🎃🍰 Halloween at Field House! 🍰🎃
Spooky season was in full swing at Field House.
Residents and staff have been getting creative with pumpkin carving, filling the home with festive fun and autumn spirit. The lounge was dotted with grinning pumpkins and lots of laughter as everyone got into the Halloween mood.
We’ve also been lucky to receive more generous donations of pastries, cakes, and breads — a big thank-you to all who contributed! 🥰 These tasty treats have added an extra layer of warmth and sweetness to the day.
💒🌾 Field House Supports the Community – Harvest Donation to St Mary & St James Church 🌾💒
Field House was honoured to visit St Mary & St James Church to present a cheque for £620, raised during our Summer Fair.
This generous donation will go towards supporting the many wonderful community groups run by the church, including the Warm Space, Youth Club, Toddler Group, Bereavement Service, and home communion visits.
Part of the church service was especially meaningful, reminding us that the people are the church, not just the bricks and mortar. That sentiment truly resonates with us, especially when the church group visits Field House to deliver communion — bringing comfort, familiarity, and love to our residents.
We are incredibly proud to support the Lockleaze community and grateful for the opportunity to give back.
🎓👏 Congratulations Kerry – Level 5 Achievement! 👏🎓
We’re delighted to share that Kerry, our Deputy Manager at Beech House, has successfully completed her Level 5 qualification!
This is a fantastic achievement and a testament to Kerry’s dedication, hard work, and commitment to professional development.
Her continued growth is an inspiration to the whole team, and we’re incredibly proud to celebrate this milestone with her.
🎉🎓👏 NMC Success – Congratulations to OG! 👏🎓🎉
We’re thrilled to share that OG, our dedicated Team Leader at Beech House, has officially received their NMC pin, granting them the qualification to practise as a registered nurse in the UK!
This marks a significant milestone in OG’s professional journey, and we couldn’t be prouder. Their hard work, commitment, and compassion have always shone through in their leadership — and now, they step into this new role with well-deserved recognition.
💗🎀 Wear It Pink Day at Beech House 🎀💗
Beech House went all out in support of Breast Cancer Awareness with a fabulous Wear It Pink Day celebration!
The kitchen team created a stunning cake for our “Guess the Weight” competition — congratulations to Anita, who was just 0.2kg off the mark! 👏
We also enjoyed a lively game of Pass the Pink Parcel, with Betty as our lucky winner, taking home some delicious pink wafers and pink digestives! 💕
Staff, residents, and family members joined in the spirit by dressing in their finest pink outfits — and everyone looked amazing!
A huge well done to Ange for winning Best Dressed Staff and to Carol for Best Dressed Resident! 🌸👗
To top it all off, we indulged in pink-themed refreshments and shared plenty of smiles throughout the day. 💖
🌹💐🏆 A Blooming Thank You from Beech House 🏆💐🌹
We absolutely love our garden and the joy it brings with its beautiful flowers. It’s especially lovely to see the local area so wonderfully planted and bursting with colour.
We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Thornbury in Bloom team for making our town so attractive — something we truly enjoy on our outings and proudly bring home in spirit.
🍰☕ A Sweet Success at Glebe House – Macmillan Coffee & Cake Event
Glebe House recently hosted a heartwarming Macmillan Coffee and Cake afternoon, bringing together residents, staff, and members of our local community. We were delighted to be joined by St Mary’s Church and their toddler group, whose cheerful presence added a special touch to the day.
We extend our sincere thanks to Marius, Duan, Judy, and Bev’s sister Emma for their generous donations of delicious cakes — they were thoroughly enjoyed by all and made the event truly memorable.
🌿🐝 Intergenerational Gardening at Glebe House – Bee Hotels and Big Smiles
Our intergenerational gardening group gathered once again at Glebe House, in collaboration with Ollie and Hannah from Alive Activities, and the wonderful children and teachers from Almondsbury Primary School.
This session took place indoors, where everyone worked together to create bee hotels using recycled materials. The room was buzzing with energy, creativity, and laughter as residents and children shared meaningful moments of connection, learning, and fun.
🍂🎨 Autumn Wreath-Making at Glebe House
Residents and staff at Glebe House recently enjoyed a delightful morning in the Orchard Lounge, led by Georgia, the wife of our Deputy Manager, Nathan.
Georgia brought a wonderful energy to the room as she guided everyone through the art of autumn wreath-making. With a beautifully arranged table full of ferns, leaves, berries, pumpkins, and a large hoop with wire, residents and staff came together to craft a stunning seasonal wreath.
The collaborative effort resulted in a beautiful centrepiece, now proudly displayed on the front door of Glebe House, adding a warm and festive touch to our entrance.
A heartfelt thank you to Georgia for sharing her creativity and leading such a joyful and engaging activity. Be sure to admire the wreath when you next visit Glebe House!
🇷🇴🍽️🎶 A Taste of Romania at Glebe House 🎶🍽️🇷🇴
Glebe House was filled with the vibrant flavours and festive spirit of Romania as Chef Marius and his talented kitchen team treated residents to a delightful Romanian dining experience, part of his ongoing international food initiative.
The menu featured a delicious array of traditional dishes, including Salam Săsesc (salami), Kaiser (smoked ham), Telemea (Romanian cheese), and Mici (skinless sausages), offering residents a true taste of Romanian cuisine.
The atmosphere was brought to life with lively Romanian music, colourful bunting, and festive table decorations, creating an immersive cultural experience. A beautiful display of traditional Romanian clothing added even more charm and authenticity to the day.
🌟💬 Sharing Sunshine at Quarry House 💬🌟
At Quarry House, a little sunshine was shared in the staff room today, thanks to Shelley, our Deputy Manager.
Shelley thoughtfully placed a collection of uplifting quotes around the room, bringing smiles and encouragement to everyone’s day. As she beautifully put it, life brings its challenges, and we all face our own personal journeys along the way.
These simple yet powerful words remind us that we’re never alone — we’re part of a team that cares, understands, and lifts one another up when we need it most. 💛
👨🍳🎉 Quarry House Celebrates International Chefs Day 🎉👨🍳
This morning, residents and staff at Quarry House came together in the main lounge to celebrate our amazing chefs and kitchen team in honour of International Chefs Day.
Mihaela, Dan, and Billy were presented with flowers and chocolates as a token of appreciation for their hard work, creativity, and dedication to providing delicious meals every day. The celebration was filled with warm smiles, kind words, and plenty of coffee, tea, and cake.
🌾🙏 Celebrating Harvest Together at Quarry House 🌾❤️
Quarry House was blessed with a beautiful Harvest Service, led by St Mary’s Church, Fishponds.
Residents and guests gathered in the main lounge to take part in a meaningful communion, giving thanks for the season and sharing in fellowship.
In true harvest spirit, generous donations of food were gifted to the church, reflecting the kindness and community spirit that thrives at Quarry House.
It was a wonderful morning filled with faith, gratitude, and togetherness — a heartfelt celebration of the season and all it brings. ❤️
🍰☕ Macmillan Coffee Morning at Quarry House 🌈🎉
Quarry House proudly supported Macmillan’s Coffee Morning with a fantastic cake sale that brought smiles and sweetness to all!
Our talented chefs, Mihaela and Dan, wowed everyone with a delicious spread of homemade cakes — from salted caramel and lemon drizzle to carrot cake, and even a show-stopping rainbow cake! 🍰🌈
A huge thank you to the kitchen team for all their hard work over the weekend, and to everyone who donated to this wonderful cause so close to our hearts. So far, we’ve raised £270, with even more donations still coming in!
Employee Spotlight
👠🎉 Farewell to Our Glamorous Legend – Judy! 🎉👠
It’s time to bid a heartfelt farewell to Judy, our incredible administrative support at Glebe House, whose presence has been nothing short of iconic.
Judy brought more than just style to the office – though her red-carpet-ready looks and legendary stilettos will certainly be missed! She was the backbone of our daily operations, known for her exceptional organisational skills, calm efficiency, and unwavering dedication. Whether it was coordinating meetings, managing schedules, or keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes, Judy did it all with grace and a smile.
Her laughter, warmth, and wonderful stories created a welcoming atmosphere that lifted everyone’s spirits. Judy’s professionalism and personal touch have left a lasting legacy, and we are truly grateful for the time we’ve shared. 💖
Review Of The Month – Glebe House
Glebe House is a lovely place to live, my mother is very fortunate.
The secluded, peaceful setting amongst trees and beautiful gardens is idyllic and my mother tells me daily how much she loves her room with stunning views across the vale to the Welsh hills.
The former vicarage is beautifully decorated and kept spotlessly clean.
I can’t speak highly enough of the staff for their kindness and the nursing care is second to none.
The entertainment is superb with regular outings, musical events, and in-house activities including visits from Shetland ponies and Birds of prey!
I am delighted with the service provided, the managers are extremely efficient and caring.”
Sally A – Daughter of Resident
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