Happy monday

It was Iris's birthday today and she had two cakes made for her plus a tea party in the lounge this afternoon!

Goodbye Marise

And god bless ...

Lovely service on Tuesday Marise was fondly remembered by family and friends 

Katerina' art class

Keeping busy with pens and paper always a relaxing way to spend the afternoon!

No time to get 'board' here....

Happy birthday Joan s

Lovely day celebrating Joan's birthday today - her family came along in the afternoon and Derek the pianist was on form to turn afternoon tea into a party!!

A talk by Dennis Penfold

A bit of social history brought to MEH by mr Penfold today in the form of an illustrated talk about the Rusthall VAD Hospital.  

Guest of honour was patty as she remembers it well and used to be taken along in her pushchair by her mother who worked there!  Bearing in mind patty is now in her 101st year it is amazing what memories she has of that time ....

Standing room only!!

Collage fun

With jenny today back after the  Xmas break ... We decided to start a collage to decorate the hallway ....jenny supplied the homemade cake and we had a jolly time.  When it's finished we will of course display our masterpiece!

And these are the results ...

...after a night in the chiller 

Banana biscuits ...

Katerina is showing the residents how to make banana biscuits ... Later chocolate will be poured over and they will chill in the fridge ...

Magic painting!

Love the new magic painting sets...

Heads shoulders knees and toes...

Back into the swing if 2015 with a keep fit workout - designed for good balance and posture... 

Friday feeling...

...a bit cold and sunny...the knit and natterers met in the library and chose some new wool to create with (Karens been to hobbycraft again!) we discussed works events and shared our memories of lucille who sadly passed away on Wednesday- a very lovely lady who will be missed very much.

Later, after lunch, Christiana was back after her Xmas break to host the bingo and the general knowledge quiz.  

Derek was tinkering the ivories in the lounge meanwhile,  and discovered Doreen had a beautiful singing voice which he is keen to bring out!  She used to sing with the don glover band - if anyone has heard of them please get in 

Welcome to 2015

We welcomed in the new year with Derek on piano and said a prayer for Marise and Pru who passed away, peacefully this week. They will be greatly missed by all who knew them. 

SKATE !

Tea at the skating rink ....

Marie and Eileen went along to watch the skaters in calverley park today - couldn't persuade them onto the ice but we did stop for a lovely cup of tea at #thesaltbeefco chalet.  

We stayed to watch the ice being prepared for a new session before making our way back to MEH and a warm welcome.

Bert does tunbridge wells ...

 

Colin,  founder of Wings of Freedom paid a visit today to MEH and brought along Bert the tawny owl and a beautiful eagle owl

The residents were enthralled by their beauty and amazing characters !  Colin spent over two hours at the home, answering questions and making sure everyone who wanted to handled one or both of the birds of prey, a unique experience for all of us.

2014 - another year over....!

It has been a year of laughter and sadness, goodbyes and hello's, but never a dull moment.

taking a moment to remember with affection those who have passed away - Win, Connie, Mary F, Helen C, Olive, Grace, Mary H, Helen P, Susan, Jean, Dorothy, Henry and Martina - all missed but not forgotten.

happy christmas 2014 at Mount Ephraim House

starting with sherry, bucks fizz and mince pies in the morning, Mummy Santa (aka Sarah) brought in all the presents for the christmas elves to distribute amongst the residents and guests;  then it was Christmas lunch with all the trimmings, crackers and wine and a few corny jokes!

after the Queen's speech everyone settled down for some entertainment, courtesy of the Karaoke machine, and some fine singing from residents and staff - Mary even started off the dancing!

thank you to Vivienne who hosted Christmas lunch and to our visitors and guests who helped make Christmas special for the residents of MEH.  Of course none of it would be possible without the Care staff who postponed their family Christmas to make sure the residents enjoyed theirs.  all over for another year.....

Karen Cooper, wrap star.........

Manager Karen, arrived at work early Christmas morning to find her office completely under cover! the staff had crept in at dead of night to wrap everything in sight - filing cupboards, desk and chair, even the door to her office! arranged on top of the desk were Christmas presents, cakes and goodies. if anything was going to stop her working for at least one day of the year, the staff were determined to do it!   nothing else for it but to pour the bucks fizz and join in the fun.

 

 

Festive fun- the MEH Residents Christmas party...

Grateful thanks to the rotary club carol singers who entertained us all!

On  Friday 19th December we enjoyed our annual party at mount Ephraim which was well attended and everyone had a great time.  Special thanks to Amanda our chef and her team in the kitchen for the most amazing food, Roy and jenny for manning the bar (and jenny for making a spectacular Christmas cake etc) and everyone who helped to clear away afterwards!

Christmas has arrived...

In the form of carols courtesy of St. Paul's, rusthall choir who came to sing for us on Monday 15th dec.