Author Archives: Richard

LOOKING AHEAD…

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Richard

MUSICALS GLORIOUS MUSICALS Friday May 4th, 2.45p.m. The Carousel Players will be entertaining us again with the first of their Summer productions. Join us for the show at 2.45pm , Afternoon tea in the interval and Sing-a-Long to follow.   … Continue reading →

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Easter at The Evergreens 2012

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Richard

Always a time of happy anticipation, Easter this year falls at the beginning of April and with it a very real feeling that Spring has sprung and the warmer lighter days are already with us. Everywhere, plants are budding, grass … Continue reading →

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2012 Resident’s Survey Results

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Richard

At The Evergreens, we take the standards of care we provide very seriously indeed and part of our ongoing improvement process is to get feedback from our residents and their families on what works and what we could do better. … Continue reading →

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Spring Update

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Richard

Guide Dog Sponsorship We are all very excited to have the name of the Guide Dog Puppy that The Evergreens has decided to sponsor for the next two years. He is a gorgeous Labrador cross Golden Retriever called Skipper and … Continue reading →

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The Dignity Code

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Richard

This week, there have been a number of articles in the press relating to the elderly’s dignity in the care sector. The National Pensioners’ Convention has drawn up a ‘dignity code’ and they are petitioning the government to make it … Continue reading →

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Pancake Day!

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Richard

Shrove Tuesday is on 21st February this year. We’ll be cooking over 100 pancakes! How many can you eat?!?!

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Burns’ Night!

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Richard

There’s no better way of banishing January blues than with a Burns’ luncheon to celebrate the Ploughman-Poet or do justice to his Tonsil-Testing verse. What better than a wee dram, Scottish smoked salmon and handmade haggis with all the trimmings? … Continue reading →

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Leye’s Little Slip-Up!

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Richard

Firstly I hope you have all had a very Happy Christmas and been able to enjoy some time off with family and friends and lots of festive cheer. Unfortunately Frank and my plans have been rather scuppered by my managing … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Christmas Trip!

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Richard

Well weren’t we lucky! On Saturday 10th December, our intrepid residents donned their hats and scarves and ventured out into the fresh seaside air. The minibuses picked us up mid-afternoon and whisked the explorers off to Poole Harbour. We were … Continue reading →

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Christmas is Nearly Here!

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Richard

As the nights are drawing in, we’re looking forward to a full programme of events this Yuletide season. Click on our Christmas link to see what we’ve got planned, from parties to pantos! 2011 Christmas at The Evergreens our Festive … Continue reading →

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