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Westward Care @westwardcare.bsky.social · 13h

Pennington Court residents have brought a bit of the seaside into the home by putting together some lovely sand and shell art. 🐚 ⛱

Westward Care @westwardcare.bsky.social · 16h

The theme of this year’s National Day of Arts in Care Homes was ‘going green’, something that got residents at Headingley Hall talking about the idea of greener living and how the world has changed in their lifetimes. 🌍

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Westward Care @westwardcare.bsky.social · 1d

Do you know the words to this one? Following a game of 'guess the sound', Pennington Court residents and staff loved having a morning singalong and a dance to some classic songs. 🎶

Westward Care @westwardcare.bsky.social · 3d

Over at Pennington Court, residents have been exercising their creative muscles with some collaging and by making some of their own jewellery 💍

Westward Care @westwardcare.bsky.social · 4d

Residents at The Cedars have been getting creative with their new memory books, filling them with words and sketches as they reflect on some personal photographs. 🎨 📖

Westward Care @westwardcare.bsky.social · 5d

Some of the gentle exercises we try to help us keep fit at Pennington Court include cardio drumming and ball-throwing, with residents taking their best shot at a lounge full of targets. ⚽️ 🎯

Westward Care @westwardcare.bsky.social · 6d

Introducing the all-new Cedars band! Residents have enjoyed playing the home's new instruments, with the rain drum proving a particular favourite. 🪘🪇

Westward Care @westwardcare.bsky.social · 7d

⭐️ Thank you to JH for her review of her mum’s recent experience of the respite care at Pennington Court. ⭐️

Find out more about care options, including respite care, at Pennington Court 👉 www.westwardcare.co.uk/our-location...

Westward Care @westwardcare.bsky.social · 8d

Pennington Court celebrated Arts in Care Homes Day last week, with pupils from Greenmount Primary School in Beeston having visited for a seasonal arts and crafts session with residents. 🍂🎨

Westward Care @westwardcare.bsky.social · 9d

Thanks to Woodend Nurseries and to family members of a former resident, the Cedars garden has lately been looking healthier than ever. 🌷

Read more about the flowery transformation of The Cedars' courtyard 👉 www.westwardcare.co.uk/life-at-west...

Westward Care @westwardcare.bsky.social · 9d

A lovely afternoon out in Headingley for Headingley Hall residents, with drinks in Costa and a little nosy around the charity shops. 🫖🛍

Westward Care @westwardcare.bsky.social · 10d

Keeping active and mobile at The Cedars with some indoor ball game fun. ⚽️

Westward Care @westwardcare.bsky.social · 10d

Congratulations to Georgina, Imran, Nicola, Claire and Mary, our August employees of the month! ❤️

Read on to find out why colleagues singled them out for praise last month 👉
www.westwardcare.co.uk/life-at-west...

Westward Care - August employees of the month

Five Westward Care staff members were singled out for praise by colleagues in August.

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Westward Care @westwardcare.bsky.social · 11d

Thank you to JS for giving such praise to the hardworking staff at The Cedars in their lovely recent review of the home. ❤️

If you’d like to know more about the care on offer at The Cedars, go here 👉 www.westwardcare.co.uk/our-location...

Westward Care @westwardcare.bsky.social · 11d

Jessie and Eileen have enjoyed reminiscing at Pennington Court, recalling just how much technology like headphones and home audio systems have changed in their lifetimes 📻 🎧

Westward Care @westwardcare.bsky.social · 12d

A glimpse behind the scenes of cookie and bun production by residents at The Cedars, with no photos of the final product because they were so good they were eaten quick 😆🧁

Westward Care @westwardcare.bsky.social · 12d

Game faces on for musical bingo at Headingley Hall, with residents all trying to guess the popular tunes 🤔 🎶

Westward Care @westwardcare.bsky.social · 13d

If you’re interested in Southlands retirement apartments, you can book a free tea and tour, where you can learn all about your independent living options while enjoying afternoon tea. 🥪 🫖 To book, contact Catherine on 07834 804186, or go here to find out more 👉 www.westwardcare.co.uk/our-location...

Westward Care @westwardcare.bsky.social · 14d

A lovely birthday celebration with flowers, cake and gifts at The Cedars today 💐🎂

Westward Care @westwardcare.bsky.social · 14d

A lovely, relaxing afternoon at Headingley Hall, with residents putting together some colourful flower arrangements and having their nails painted. 💐 💅

Westward Care @westwardcare.bsky.social · 15d

...and a t-rex! 🦖

Westward Care @westwardcare.bsky.social · 15d

A fantastic time was had by all on Pennington Court residents’ recent trip to Yorkshire Wildlife Park, where we saw lemurs, sea lions...

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Westward Care @westwardcare.bsky.social · 15d

Fun and games at The Cedars: crazy golf, collaging pictures for a memory wall display, dancing the conga and…bubbles! 😄

Westward Care @westwardcare.bsky.social · 16d

Our Guide Dogs fundraiser at Headingley Hall went down a treat, with everyone getting involved and taking part in the win a pup raffle. Thank you to Thelma and Peter - not to mention our furry friends Graham and Oasis - for coming down for the day. 🫶🦮

Westward Care @westwardcare.bsky.social · 17d

To show their appreciation for Professional Care Workers’ Week, this morning residents at The Cedars swapped roles to serve the staff! As well as sweet pastries and hot drinks, the residents presented Cedars staff with a heartfelt thank you message. ❤️