06/10/2025
Summer at The Old Vicarage ☀️
We have made the most of the sunshine this summer with lovely walks around the area. We noticed our sponsored flower boxes in full bloom and also sampled some of our neighbours’ home-grown plums! 🍃
We moved our exercise classes outdoors for a change,l this summer too! Often followed by a quiet moment with a book or a friendly visit from friends and family. 🌼
We’ve continued our woodland walks, collecting items to use in creative arts and crafts sessions.🍂
Throughout the summer, we’ve celebrated special occasions including Easter, VE Day, Wimbledon, and our very own Greek-themed summer party! It was a fantastic day with themed food, live music, and a screening of Mamma Mia! to end the day. 🌈
We’ve also been lucky to welcome some wonderful guest speakers. Yvonne joined us to share stories about her MBE, teaching career, and work as a children’s author, she also shared some of her lovely poetry with us on the day.
We also welcomed Norman who gave a fascinating talk about the 1940s, sparking memories and conversation, and kindly brought along his memorabilia for everyone to enjoy. 📖
Day to day, we’ve kept busy with the activities we love, flower arranging, gardening, and making our own homemade ice lollies! It’s lovely to share the flowers we have arranged, displayed on the dining tables and enjoying vegetables we’ve grown ourselves at mealtimes. 🥕
We’ve also been out and about! Carol mentioned wanting to visit the Bolton Food Festival, so we arranged a trip. Carol loved sampling the tasters, having lunch, and exploring all the stalls.
Tony enjoyed a visit to the Steam Museum, and a few residents had a lovely afternoon watching Pride and Prejudice at the Octagon theatre in Bolton. We even had the chance to meet the cast! 🎭
Finally, we were delighted to welcome more students from Salford University and work experience placements this summer. They got involved in lots of activities, played the piano for residents, and even taught us a few new things along the way! 🎶
It’s been a busy and exciting few months!
