The team at Winifred Dell Care Home in Brentwood recently hosted a picnic party with the people who live there and their family members.
With the sun shining down, it was the perfect day to spend outside, surrounded by nature in the company of loved ones. Prior to the picnic, team members set up a gazebo so people could sit in the shade if they wished.
Throughout the day, they played a variety of games including skittles and connect four. Residents enjoyed the friendly competition and playing alongside their family members – it was an opportunity for everyone to bond and meet their friends’ loved ones.
People also visited scented sections of the gardens, where they could smell the fresh aromas of the plants and look at the colourful flowers. For some, the smells and sights of the flowers brought back memories of the plants they used to grow in their gardens, making for some interesting storytelling.
The kitchen team served a buffet for lunch, including some of the resident’s favourite foods, as well as vegan, gluten-free and vegetarian options. Everyone who attended the picnic said the food was delicious and the cold drinks were very refreshing. Strawberries and cream were served for dessert which proved popular with everyone and many shared compliments for the kitchen team.
It was an enjoyable day for all and one they hope to repeat again soon.