Cheaney Court Care Home- Minster Care Group

17/11/2025

Residents enjoyed a wonderful National Bread Making Day, taking part in every step of the process—from mixing and kneading the dough to letting it prove. Spending time in the fresh air and sunny weather made the experience even more special as everyone relaxed together while the dough slowly rose. Later we baked our own rolls, and the best part of the day was sitting down to taste the freshly made bread we had created ourselves. It was a great, hands-on activity that brought smiles, conversation, and a real sense of accomplishment.

12/11/2025

11/11/2025

At Cheaney Court Armistice Day holds special meaning. Many of our residents have personal connections to the armed forces—through their own service, family members, or memories of wartime life.
Today offers us a chance to share stories, reflect on the past, and give thanks for the peace and freedom we enjoy today.
We observed the two-minute silence at 11am, joining people across the country in quiet remembrance. Residents, staff, and visitors were invited to take part, whether in our communal area or privately in their rooms.
Let us remember those who served, those who suffered, and those who never returned home.
“At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.”

11/11/2025

10/11/2025

Residents gathered in the dining room for a morning of bingo, which brought plenty of laughter. One of our residents took on the role of bingo caller, confidently announcing the numbers with enthusiasm. This involvement gave them a sense of purpose and pride, while also encouraging participation from others.
The activity was a great success, and helps with cognitive skills through number recognition and concentration, as well as promoting social interaction and emotional wellbeing.
Everyone enjoyed playing and people commented on how nice it was to see one of their peers leading the session.

06/11/2025

🎉 Our November Employee of the Month has been awarded to Kieron! 🎉

A huge congratulations to Kieron who is a member of the Housekeeping Team! 🌟
Kieron consistently goes the extra mile to keep everything running smoothly and is always a friendly, supportive presence for our residents. Your hard work and positive attitude don’t go unnoticed — thank you for all that you do! 👏

04/11/2025

Cheaney Court had a beautiful Remembrance Day service, held by the lovely St Giles Church family.
Residents, staff, and visitors joined together in prayer and song to honour those who served and sacrificed for our freedom.
The wonderful hymns were sung and the prayers offered with gratitude, and the spirit of remembrance was deeply felt by everyone present. It was a time of reflection, fellowship, and shared peace — a service everyone truly loved.

31/10/2025

🎃 Halloween Party Fun! 👻

Our spooktacular Halloween party! The children had a fantastic time dancing to Thriller, playing Halloween bingo, colouring creepy-cute pictures, and enjoying delicious cakes. Smiles, laughter, and a few friendly frights! 🕸️🧁🕷️

31/10/2025

🎃 Pumpkin Carving Fun at Cheaney Court.

Our residents had a fantastic time getting into the Halloween spirit with a pumpkin carving morning! There was a lot of laughing (and a lot of pumpkin pulp!) as everyone got creative designing spooky and silly faces.

Residents enjoyed the sensory side of the activity — feeling the textures, scooping out the seeds, and experimenting with different designs.
It was messy, creative, and great fun — and the finished pumpkins now brighten up our dining room for all to enjoy.

29/10/2025

🎃 Halloween Arts & Crafts Fun! 👻
Over the past few weeks, our residents have been getting into the spooky spirit with some fantastic Halloween arts and crafts! From haunted mansions and colourful bunting to friendly witches and other eerie decorations, everyone has enjoyed getting creative. The results are spook-tacular, and everything is now ready for our Halloween party this Friday!

A big thank you to everyone who took part and helped make our home look frightfully fun!
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