Nathan enjoying his flowers

Congratulations to one of our Directors Nathan Stone for receiving the Community Carer Commendation from CareAware. The success of CareAware in assisting people to better understand their rights and choices on matters of funding care, is dependent on the efforts of individuals and groups in the community. Nathan received a bouquet of flowers and a certificate for his own efforts in promoting awareness about funding care in our local community. Well done!

This years’ Exminster village fete was the first in 20 years! The Manor, our home in Exminster, were asked to take part. Ever keen to support our local community, we jumped at the chance. The Care Team ran a Tombola stand which was extremely popular. Our fabulous chef at The Manor made cakes to sell and  a beautifully decorated cake which was used in the  ‘Guess the weight of the cake’ competition.  There was also a ‘Guess the designer of the cake’ competition – a cake in the style of a handbag made by a famous designer – is there no end to our Chef’s talent! The photograph shows the winner being presented with the cake by one of our Carers, Danielle. The stand made £215.81 and will be used by the residents of The Manor for entertainment of their choice or an outing in the Stonehaven minibus. Well done to all involved – a really great day!

In total 41 care homes submitted applications, this represents 36% of the local market. 28 passed outright (including both Cross Park and Frensham House), 10 passed ‘with conditions’ and 3 failed to achieve the necessary standards.

Whilst the care homes, and the company, are delighted by the simple fact that the Cross Park and Frensham House have achieved this endorsement there was also a financial incentive of about £1,000.00 per care home. This ‘reward money’ has been allocated by the company to each homes residents fund to be spent as the residents and care team see fit.

So, great care delivered and a thousand pounds to spend.

Kent House in Okehampton celebrated the Royal Wedding in style!

The home was adorned in Union Jack bunting, and flags were flown by everyone, including resident Beatrice Smith, seen here having a wonderful time! Residents donned their favourite hats, sipped pimms and enjoyed cucumber and salmon sandwiches and Cream Teas. Following the wedding, the party got into full swing with a prize draw and competition for the best hat, won by May, who was presented with a Royal Wedding mug – what else!

It really was a day to remember.

Don’t miss the opening of the Drake Unit at Chollacott House on Thursday 9th Sepetmber from 2.30pm, Judi Spiers, BBC Broadcaster and the Mayor of Tavistock will officially open the unit, and we will be conducting tours and serving cream teas throughout the afternoon. The celebration of the opening will commence at 7pm with the fabulous Half Quartet Jazz Band, Hog Roast and local ale.

We would love you to join us. For further information and to receive an invite, please contact Emily Winslow 01364 644208 or emilywinslow@stone-haven.co.uk

Donnington House, our home in Westward Ho! was delighted to be able to sponsor the Potwalloping Family Sandcastle Competition held on Saturday 29th May 2010. One of our residents, 89 year old Joyce Tanton, who has lived in Bideford all her life presented the prize of £100 to the best sandcastle at a ceremony on Monday 31st May. Mary Horsfield the new Manager at Donnington House said ‘As the sandcastle competition is a family orientated event and we at Donnington strive to maintain family values, we are delighted both with our association and that Joyce is to present the prize. Our new management hope in the future to extend our links with the local community.’