helen's new hairdo!

as we had the camera handy, thought we would snap a picture of Helen C showing off her new hairstyle.. she had just returned from the MEH 'salon' with Charity our hairdresser, and here she is getting an admiring glance from Karen.

BBC visit MEH again

..this time, to get residents and Manger Karen's views on the state of care today - if you watch the local news channel this evening you may catch Marise and Karen being interviewed!

remembering Ursula

today we remember a very special lady, Ursula White, whose funeral was held today and the wake at Mount Ephraim House, so that residents and staff could pay their respects. x

the birthday girl...

here is Susan at supper as the residents sang happy birthday and Sheila brought out a lovely cake she had made specially!  

may 9th - Happy Birthday Susan !

a peek at the new vegetable garden

amazing how quickly the vegetable patch has taken hold - wont be long before residents will be eating home grown produce...

sing a long with doug

party night with Doug Wake who arrived at supper time to play residents favourite tunes and join them in a sing-a-long-after they had eaten! a lovely relaxing way to round off the week.

karen gets another lesson

Patty was quite impressed today with karen's progress so far on the piano playing...

poster patty

hairdressing day today - grabbed patty after her appointment to ask if she would do a poster for tomorrow's 'singalong' evening in the dining room. she was happy to oblige.

val took sheila, iris and marie through their paces during today's computer training and they did really well... meanwhile, our new classical music club started in the library. introduced residents (hilda, patty, lucille, phyll, sylvia and gordon) to the IPod and some of the music loaded onto it. we had a bit of beethoven, some mozart and hayley westerner for starters!

happy tuesday Sonas session!

just breaking for coffee after a particularly enjoyable sonas session with sue is helen, robert, win, margaret b and margaret m and pat!

a royal wedding 'street' party at MEH

wedding cake, bunting, flags, dressing up and a super buffet - what more could you want to celebrate the Royal Wedding... everyone had a great time.

the cake

sneaked a look at the super wedding cake Sheila has made for the 'royal wedding party' tomorrow; looks delicious!

hope the weather stays fine and everyone enjoys the day...

trip out to langton green

we arranged a trip out today for the residents (who didn't go out last week) to see the bluebells and go for a drink - alas, no bluebells in sight (where did they all go?) so after a little drive out as far as groombridge, we ended up at 'the Hare'... in Langton Green for coffee/tea and half a lager for gordon!

peggy, gordon, doreen, lucille and jean had a lovely afternoon - marise and marian decided not to go after all - maybe next time...

the wisteria is out!

thought a picture of the wisteria would be appropriate today as it looks so lovely at the moment.

like your hat Peggy!

views from the patio today - peggy in her new hat and the iris's are out...

Lesley and Ray Orsen entertained residents with a classical music concert this afternoon in the lounge and sue enjoyed a lovely keep fit session this morning with some very energetic and enthusiastic participants - must be the sunshine cheering everyone up!

making a start on the bunting...

after a walk in the sunshine, Jean was persuaded to help with the making of some bunting in readiness for our royal wedding party on friday...dont forget relatives & friends you are welcome to join us!

Paul's last day!

sadly, it was time to say goodbye to chef Paul today - he is leaving MEH to take up a new challenge elsewhere. Karen presented him with a card signed by the residents and a bottle of champagne... he will be greatly missed by all and we wish him well in his new life.

easter bingo

marian and marie taking a well earned tea break during today's easter bingo session!

lunch al fresco

as the weather continues to be so lovely, the staff arranged lunch outside today under the canopies on the lawn - most of the residents chose to enjoy their fish and chips in the garden although some preferred the cool dining room!

after lunch, Rev Bob Street arrived to hold a short good friday service for several residents and then it was eyes down for the bingo in the games room - christiane had chosen an easter theme where the prizes were all made of chocolate!!

we were given flowers again today from sainsburys which we used to decorate the home and put up some easter decorations too.

happy easter to everyone.

and then a lovely cup of tea...

after the walk in the woods, a nice cup of tea in the nevill crest & gun!