Gibraltar Nursing Home

26/02/2026

Belated congratulations to Jini, who was voted Star of the Month recently 🌟 Safe to say she wasn't expecting it! Well-deserved recognition for your commitment to the role. ❤

25/02/2026

We recently came together in our Pillars restaurant and had a wonderful (very loud!) celebration of National Pizza Day! We had decorations in the colours of the Italian flag, listened to Italian music and, for those who wanted to, there were chef hats to wear. We enjoyed rolling out dough, picking our favourite toppings and getting to eat our pizzas from our takeaway boxes 🍕 Margaret was very fond of the olives and chose to cover her whole pizza in them! (Also, Pizza Parties are dressing gown friendly affairs). 🥰

To read more about the day, please visit: https://www.gibraltarnursinghome.com/gibraltar-nursing-home-celebrates-national-pizza-day-with-italian-themed-party/

Residents at Gibraltar Nursing Home came together to make pizzas at home's Italian-themed party for National Pizza Day.

23/02/2026

Thank you to Monmouthshire Beacon and South Wales Argus for sharing this story!

Our family members recently made chocolate and marzipan covered cherries from our home’s very own no-bake recipe book! 🍫

To read the full version, visit: https://www.gibraltarnursinghome.com/monmouth-care-home-residents-make-chocolates-from-homes-no-bake-recipe-book/

The residents (fondly known as family members) of Gibraltar Nursing Home recently made chocolate and marzipan covered cherries from the care home’s very own no-bake recipe book.

19/02/2026

We think it's pretty safe to say that we've all had enough of the rain and grey by now... Winnie was feeling a little flat on Wednesday, so she took a trip to our beauty salon with Sally. The change of scenery and refresh worked a treat, there were lots of giggles shared as Winnie joked that Sally was getting water everywhere but her hair! 😅 By the end, she was enjoying a nice cuppa and chose to have her hair blow dried and curled. She was pleasantly surprised by how well it turned out 'considering it was Sally'. We're sure this was meant as a compliment... 😂🥰

18/02/2026

We celebrated Valentine’s with some card making for our loved ones and a special Valentine’s Day lunch ❤ The cupcakes were almost too beautiful to eat! 🍰

It’s always lovely to celebrate the occasions that feel familiar and meaningful - the dates that have marked people’s lives for years. Whether it’s making something by hand, sharing a meal, or simply spending time together, it's a day to be grateful for the ones we love.

18/02/2026

We recently had the privilege of celebrating Audrey’s 100th birthday! Her loved ones, the team, and family members came together to mark the occasion alongside her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. There were balloons, plenty of cake, and singing to honour such an incredible milestone.

To celebrate this remarkable achievement, we’re honoured to share a glimpse into Audrey’s life story – generously shared with us by her daughter, Helen.

To read about Audrey's life, visit: https://www.gibraltarnursinghome.com/audrey-turns-100-a-very-special-celebration-at-monmouth-nursing-home/

We recently had the privilege of celebrating Audrey’s 100th birthday! The team, her loved ones, and family members (the home’s fond term for residents) came together to mark the occasion alongside her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. There were balloons, plenty of cake, and singi...

12/02/2026

Akash recently played some guitar for Marilyn and the two shared a precious moment of connection, with Marilyn patting her chest along to the music. Music can be very powerful for people who are living with a Dementia or are on a cognitive journey. Rhythm and melody activate parts of the brain linked to emotion, movement and long-term memory, so although someone might struggle to recall a recent conversation, they can sometimes still remember the words or beat to a song from years ago. Moments like these remind us connection doesn’t always need words🎶💛

12/02/2026

There’s something about afternoon tea that can feel both comforting and like a special treat at the same time. Sitting around the table together, pouring your own cup, choosing your slice of cake - wearing your dressing gown if that's what you fancy!

Thank you to our absolutely fab kitchen team for preparing such beautiful homemade bakes (and birthday cakes!) tailored to our family member’s preferences. 🧁☕

06/02/2026

Thank you to The Carer and Monmouthshire Beacon for sharing our story about Bill! Please follow the link to read the full piece about his fascinating life ✨

In William (Bill) Chenail’s room at Gibraltar Nursing Home, there is a framed photograph of him standing on a beach beside a young boy. They are both sun-tanned, their hair ruffled by the sea breeze. The boy, Bill’s son Bonner, is eight years old and bursting with pride. This is the day he caugh...

05/02/2026

We recently enjoyed a relaxed creative session where family members who chose to take part selected their colours and painted onto textured leaf plates. The natural grooves and patterns of the plates created an interesting surface to work on, encouraging different brush strokes, colour blending and supported fine-motor movement 🖌🎨

05/02/2026

A special little visitor outside Eileen's bedroom 🐦☺️

02/02/2026

Bill, who has been living with us for a little while now, has lived a pretty extraordinary life. A former fashion model, he once shared London flats with Mick Jagger’s brother and attended Rolling Stones parties during the height of the Swinging Sixties.

Born in Casablanca in 1948 to a Scottish mother and French father, Bill’s life has been shaped by creativity, independence and a fair few unexpected turns. As a teenager he ran away from school, before finding himself swept up in London’s fashion scene and modelling for celebrated designer Ossie Clark at a time when British fashion was finding its edge.

Through these circles, Bill crossed paths with musicians, artists and creatives, and even briefly dated Linda Keith - later mentioned by Keith Richards in his autobiography Life, where he wrote that the heartbreak went on to inspire Ruby Tuesday.

Bill’s son has kindly shared his remarkable life story with us, including reflections from family and one of Bill’s own poems. You can read the full story here: https://www.gibraltarnursinghome.com/bill-chenail-a-life-of-extraordinary-chapters-monmouth-nursing-home/

In William (Bill) Chenail’s room at Gibraltar Nursing Home, there is a framed photograph of him standing on a beach beside a young boy. They are both sun-tanned, their hair ruffled by the sea breeze. The boy, Bill’s son Bonner, is eight years old and bursting with pride. This is the day he caugh...