Mahon Hall Care Home in Northern Ireland hosted a one hundredth birthday party on 12^th May 2013 for Mrs Florence (Flossie) McVittie, who has been a resident at the home for a number of years.

Mrs McVittie who was born in Stangmore, Dungannon was a former organist and choir member of St5 Anne's Parish Church and was treated to a lovely surprise when the Reverent, Andrew Forster, Reverent Elizabeth Stevenson, Mr David Thompson, organist and choir of St Anne’s arrived to wish her a happy birthday. Following a suitable presentation, the choir treated Mrs McVittie to an exquisite rendering of her two favourite pieces followed by a 'Happy Birthday'.

Mrs Maribeth Ritchie, Home Manager and Staff provided an afternoon birthday tea for residents, family and friends which was enjoyed by all.

Pictured: Mrs McVittie with Care Assistants, K. Jenkins & L. Killops and Home Manager, M. Ritchie

Last month, The Parklands Care Home in Doncaster, South Yorkshire enjoyed a trip out to York Castle Museum and they loved every minute! And as you can see by the photograph, staff and residents families enjoyed the fun as much as the residents did!

Pictured: Administrator, Jackie Richardson; Care Assistant, Claire Hague; and Sharon, Daughter of Resident, Mrs Dora Waltons

Four Seasons Health Care has signed up to support National Care Home Open day on 21 June 2013.

Many of the company's homes are holding activities that day to welcome in the community and to showcase the work they do.

Dr Pete Calveley, Chief Executive of Four Seasons Health Care says, "People who live in care homes are local residents like everyone else in the community. Our care home staff recognise that and ensure that their residents can continue to play an active role in their local community. In turn the homes also create opportunities for other local residents to play a role in the life of our care homes."

A group of staff members at Earls Lodge Care Home in Wakefield, Yorkshire raise £500 for injured soldiers through the Help for Heroes fund by going bald!

Among those involved with the fundraiser was Care Assistant James Furch, whose brother-in-law Christopher Belk has recently returned from Afghanistan. Senior Care Assistant Sharon Lindsay also got involved and said that they were inspired to have their hair shaved off by singer Jessie J, who had recently did it for Red Nose Day.

Chef Alex Wood and Simon Rothwell, who works at the laundry department, had their legs waxed at the sponsored event, also raising money for the cause.

Pictured: James Furch and Sharon Lindsay, with Alex Wood and Simon Rothwell

Last month, staff at The Parklands Care Home in Doncaster, South Yorkshire took some of the residents to local pub, The Canal Tavern in Thorne where they enjoyed a two-course meal and a couple of alcoholic beverages. Fun was had by residents, their families and staff alike.

Pictured: Mrs Lillian Jeavons and Mrs Kathleen Garth enjoying a tipple after lunch… Cheers me dears!

Recently at Hesslewood House Care Home in Hessle, East Yorkshire there was a very special birthday celebration for Resident Muriel Bradley who turned 100 years. More than twenty members of Muriel's family members visited her and she had a beautiful day with birthday cake and a bouquet of flowers was delivered. A visit from the Mayor was also arranged as well as big birthday party with lots of food, cakes and a singer to perform. Muriel also received a telegram from the Queen and she had a lovely day, as did her friends, family, other residents and staff.

Photo 1: Muriel with her Son, Mike Bradley

Photo 2: Muriel with her Family and the Mayor

Photo 3: Muriel with the Mayor