Horsfall House

06/04/2026

🐰🌸 A lovely Easter surprise this morning at Horsfall House 🌸🐰
We were delighted to start Easter Monday with a surprise visit from not one, but two Easter Bunnies! Claire and Lisa from our activities team donned their bunny ears and paid a special visit to our Gatcombe and Cotswold residents, delivering Easter eggs, chatter and smiles. 🐣🍫
It was a simple gesture, but one that brought real joy to start the day. Thank you to our staff for spreading a little Easter Monday magic this morning, and to our residents for welcoming it with such warmth. Moments like these are what make Easter at Horsfall House so meaningful. 💛

06/04/2026

💐 A truly special celebration in our Cotswold Unit 💐
We were honoured to celebrate an incredible milestone with Thelma and Colin, who recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary.💍❤️
The couple enjoyed a day full of warmth and joy, made even more memorable by the arrival of a very special card from His Majesty The King and Queen Camilla 👑✨ a moment that left everyone feeling proud and emotional. It is a privilege for all of us to be part of such meaningful moments in our home and celebrations like these remind us why community, compassion and connection sit at the heart of everything we do. 💐
Please join us in congratulating Thelma and Colin on their remarkable journey together - they are an inspiration to us all. 💕


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05/04/2026

🕊️🌸 Happy Easter Sunday from all of us at Horsfall House 🌸🕊️
Easter is a time of hope, reflection and renewal, and today reminds us how important it is to create moments that feel warm, inclusive and life‑affirming. As a not‑for‑profit and registered charity, our focus is always on people, ensuring those we support feel valued, connected and at home.
Throughout the week, across our home, day centre and home care teams, Easter preparations have brought conversation, music, creativity and joy. 🍫🐥✨ Thank you, as always, to our dedicated staff, volunteers, families and supporters who help make these moments possible across our nursing home, day centre and home care service.
We wish you all a peaceful and joyful Easter. ✨

04/04/2026

🐣🌸 Easter cheer across our home 🌸🐣
It’s been a truly heart‑warming week as Easter celebrations have been underway across our home, day centre and home care teams, bringing conversation and smiles along the way. 💛
Our Day Centre was filled with laughter (and chocolate!) as clients enjoyed making delicious chocolate nests with our wonderful carers Lisa and Janet 🍫🐥. Meanwhile Nina and Lisa from our dedicated activities team donned their bunny ears and organised a joyful Easter egg hunt for residents to enjoy. 🐰✨
These shared moments help us create a cheerful environment where everyone can come together, feel included and enjoy the simple pleasures of the season. 💐
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03/04/2026

What a truly joyful Easter celebration we shared this week! 🌷🐣💛
Our residents were treated to a special Easter performance from the wonderful , filling our home with music and memories. From much‑loved songs to fabulous Easter hats and bonnets, the room was alive with smiles, singing and togetherness - moments like these are so precious. 🎶🌼
💖Mindsong is a Gloucestershire charity doing incredible work, using the power of music and song to reach and support people living with dementia. A huge thank you for sharing your time, talent and kindness with our residents this Easter. 💐

01/04/2026

🎉🎂 Ten March birthdays at Horsfall House! 🎂🎉
March has been a month of celebration here at Horsfall House, as we marked ten wonderful birthdays with our residents and Day Centre clients💙🌷
We’d like to wish a very happy birthday to:
🎈 Chrystine, Eric, Roger, Royston and Margaret - our fantastic Day Centre clients
🎈 Felicity, John, Amy, Maggie and Charles - our much‑loved residents
Each birthday brought its own special moments with no shortage of smiles, laughter and cake! 🍰🎶✨ One highlight was Amy enjoying her birthday cake outside, as residents made the most of a lovely afternoon in the sunshine – the first of the year! ☀️🌼
Celebrating these milestones together is a big part of what makes Horsfall House such a special community. A huge thank you to our amazing team for making every celebration feel personal and full of joy. 💐🥳
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30/03/2026

🎩💛 Hats off to our amazing Day Centre team and clients! 💛🎩
Last Friday we went full-on hat-tastic to mark Wear a Hat Day supporting Brain Tumour Research to help fund the fight to find a cure for all types of brain tumours.
📸✨ We had some seriously stylish headwear on display from classic caps to quirky creations. It was a brilliant way to come together, have a laugh and show support for a cause close to so many hearts 🧠💛 Thank you to everyone who joined in - you made it a truly uplifting day! 🥰👏
To learn more about the day (or get involved next time), here’s the official page from Brain Tumour Research: 👉 https://buff.ly/ruDKUUj
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27/03/2026

🌿👣 Join us for the Horsfall House Community Walk on Sunday 7 June - Registration is OPEN! 🌿
Whether you’re a seasoned hiker, a gentle stroller, or bringing along your canine companions, everyone is welcome to take part in our annual uplifting fundraiser supporting our residents, day clients and their families.
✨ Highlights include:
🌳 A stunning 10 mile circular route through Minchinhampton’s beautiful countryside
🌸 Exclusive access to Gatcombe Park Woods and Avening Court
🚌 Optional shorter route + shuttle bus from Avening Social Club
🐾 Dog transport kindly provided by Playschool For Dogs
🍵 Refreshments along the way
🏅 Finish at Horsfall House and collect your completion certificate!
💛 Entry by donation
📅 Register online by Friday 5 June at 👉 https://horsfallhouse.co.uk/events/community-walk-2026- registration/

Let’s walk together, celebrate our community and help raise vital funds for the care we provide every day. We can’t wait to see you there! 🐾🌼

June 7, 2026 @ 9:30 am - 4:00 pm - Join us this June as our much‑loved Community Walk returns, welcoming families, friends, supporters and dogs to raise vital funds for Horsfall House. Whether you’re a keen walker or simply enjoy good company and beautiful countryside, everyone is welcome to tak...

25/03/2026

🌼 Out and about with our residents! 🌼
Lisa and Claire from our wonderful activities team have been busy creating some truly lovely days out for our residents recently, and the smiles say it all. 🚐💛
Amy, Jean and Pearl enjoyed a relaxing trip to Nailsworth Garden Centre, part of Blue Diamond Garden Centres, taking in the colourful displays and settling down together in the restaurant for a drink, lunch and plenty of friendly chatter. 🌿🫖🌸
Then on the weekend Brian and Alan headed out for a delicious lunch at The Ragged Cot, Minchinhampton, where good food, great company and a warm welcome made for a truly special afternoon. 🍽️😊
These simple outings mean so much - offering a change of scenery, lifting spirits, sparking memories and creating moments our residents treasure long after they’re home again. 💖
We’re incredibly grateful to both Nailsworth Garden Centre (Blue Diamond) and The Ragged Cot for their kindness and ongoing support. Your warmth helps us create wonderful days out and happy memories for those we care for. 💚
📸 Swipe to see some smiles from their visit!
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23/03/2026

☀️ Making the most of the sunshine! ☀️
Last week our wonderful Activities Team took full advantage of the beautiful weather, bringing residents outside to enjoy some fresh air in the garden and courtyard. 🌿💛
They hosted a lovely little tea party complete with cakes, chats and plenty of smiles and the fun didn’t stop there! A lively game of 'Higher or Lower' using giant playing cards had everyone laughing and getting competitive in the best possible way. 🃏😄
Moments like these truly brighten our days and bring so much joy to our residents. 💖
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20/03/2026

❤️ Red Nose Day at Horsfall House ❤️
Our amazing staff across the Home and Day Centre went bright and bold today by wearing red to mark Red Nose Day and help raise funds for this year’s fantastic causes. 🔴✨
To add to the fun our brilliant staff, day centre clients and home residents baked some special Red Nose fairy cakesand biscuits, and Jack our wonderful Assistant Chef once again whipped up a batch of delicious cupcakes to sell. 🧁👏 Every penny raised helps make a difference.
A huge thank you to everyone who joined in, donated, dressed up, baked or bought a treat. 🎉🔴

16/03/2026

☕🎶 Our monthly Sunday Coffee Shop 🎶☕
Once a month on a Sunday afternoon, our Coffee Shop brings residents, clients and their families together for two lovely hours of conversation, music and treats.
Huge thanks to our fantastic volunteers who help run the café, and to our staff who kindly donate homemade cakes - they are always a highlight. Our activities team organise each afternoon and arrange a musician, whose live music adds something really special to the afternoon.
As a not‑for‑profit nursing home, these events help build community while supporting meaningful activities for those who live with us. Thank you to everyone who makes our Coffee Shops so enjoyable. 💙
📸 Some moments from our latest Sunday Coffee Shop.