Hatchmoor Nursing Home

03/04/2026

Happy Good Friday from Hatchmoor! 🐣
We have some exciting news to share this morning along with our April updates. To celebrate the season of new beginnings, we’ve officially rebranded our newsletter!

Say goodbye to The Hatchmoor Flyer and hello to The Hatchmoor Unhatched!

We know how much you love seeing what our residents are up to, so we’ve created this special "Facebook-friendly" version of our newsletter. It’s a simplified look at the stories, smiles, and celebrations that make Hatchmoor such a wonderful place to be.

We hope this gives you a lovely insight into our community. Most importantly, we want to wish all of our residents, families, and friends a very Happy Good Friday and a wonderful Easter bank holiday weekend!

02/04/2026

👋 A Heartfelt Farewell to our GTS Students!

Today marked a very special—and slightly emotional—day as we said goodbye to the GTS students who have been visiting us every Thursday for the past 12 weeks.

What started as a weekly visit has blossomed into a lovely bond between the students and our residents. Watching these different generations connect, share stories, and learn from one another has been the highlight of our week.

There were many smiles (and maybe a few happy tears!) as letters and thoughtful gifts were exchanged. 💌

We want to wish all the students a very Happy Easter! We hope you have a relaxing and wonderful Easter break. 🐣

While we are sad to see this group go, we are already looking forward to meeting a brand-new group of students at the start of the new school term. 🏫

Thank you to the students and staff at Great Torrington School for making the last 12 weeks so memorable. You are welcome back anytime! 🌸🌼

24/03/2026

David Swancott and his daughter are back at it! 👟

After such an amazing experience last year, they've decided to take to the streets of London once again to raise vital funds for the Alzheimer’s Society.

On May 9th, 2026, they'll be walking another 13 miles through the capital. It’s a brand-new route this year, but the goal remains the same: supporting those living with dementia and their families.

We would be so grateful for any support you can give. Every penny helps!

Good luck, Dave! We are all rooting for you both! 📣💙

How to donate: Please visit Dave's JustGiving page here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/trek26london202613miles-davidswancott?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

Thank you so much for your support! 💙

Help Dave Swancott raise money to support Alzheimer's Society

16/03/2026

Better late than never☕ 🗞️
Dive into our Hatchmoor March One Page Flyer to see what we’ve been up to and what’s coming up this month.

16/02/2026

Happy 50th to our favourite golfer and fearless leader! ⛳️🎂

13/02/2026

13/02/2026

The students became the students! 🏫🤝

Today marked Week 5 of our E&I Community Connection Project with Great Torrington School, and it was a very special session. This week, the tables turned and our residents took the lead as the teachers!

It was a joy to watch our residents share their "masterclasses" with the children, including:

🧶 Hand-on Skills: Teaching the timeless art of knitting.

🎲 Game On: Passing down the secrets of a winning game of dominoes.

🌍 Living History: Sharing fascinating stories about their hometowns and past careers.

Seeing the generations connect through storytelling and skill-sharing is exactly what this project is all about. Our residents loved being the mentors today, and the students were, as always, a credit to their school. 🌟

Thank you, Great Torrington School, for another heart-warming afternoon!

13/02/2026

Yesterday we kicked off our morning with some much-deserved pampering here at Hatchmoor Nursing Home. Our residents enjoyed a relaxing manicure session, picking out their favorite colors and enjoying a good chat while getting their nails done.

There’s nothing like a fresh manicure to make you feel like a million dollars! It was the perfect, peaceful start to what turned out to be a very busy and productive day. 💅 color us happy!

09/02/2026

Take a peek at what’s happening at Hatchmoor! 🗞️✨

Here’s a snippet of our February 2026 Newsletter. It’s a busy month ahead with: 🌟 Dignity Action Month ❤️ Valentine’s Day celebrations 🔢 Our ever-popular Classic Bingo ...and so much more!

Check out the pages below to see how we’re making memories this month. 🏠💕

13/01/2026

✨ Happy Lohri! 🔥
Today we learn a little about Lohri, a joyful winter festival celebrated mainly in North India, especially within Punjabi culture. Lohri marks the end of winter and the harvest season, bringing people together around warmth, gratitude, and community.

At hatchmoor, we love honouring different cultures and traditions, creating moments of joy, connection, and learning for our residents and staff. 💛🌾
Wishing everyone warmth, happiness, and togetherness this Lohri!

08/01/2026

We were absolutely delighted to welcome students from Great Torrington School today for the very first session of their Enrichment & Intervention program.

This was the first of eight weekly visits, and today was all about breaking the ice and getting to know one another. It was wonderful to see the room buzz with energy as students and residents bonded over games of dominoes, board games, and plenty of great conversation.

The feedback from our residents was unanimous—they had a fantastic time and are already counting down the days until next Thursday! Thank you to the students for their kindness and enthusiasm. See you next week! 👋😊

03/01/2026

What is the meaning?
The holiday is a time for reflection and renewal. For Mahayana Buddhists, it’s not just a party—it’s an opportunity to learn from the mistakes of the past year and set intentions to become a better, more compassionate person.

Common Traditions:
Temple Visits: People visit local temples to pray, chant sutras, and offer gifts to monks.

Bathing the Buddha: A ritual where water is poured over statues of the Buddha to symbolize the purification of one’s own mind and the washing away of negative karma.

Acts of Kindness: The day emphasizes "The Great Vehicle" (the literal translation of Mahayana), which focuses on achieving enlightenment for the benefit of all living beings.

Festivities: Like many New Year celebrations, it includes cleaning the home, grand feasts, and lighting candles or fireworks to bring luck and light into the coming year.