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Residents and staff at Lister & Sherrington House Nursing Homes enjoyed a festive Eid al-Fitr celebration today, complete with a delicious banquet.

The menu featured a delightful spread of classic dishes, including Chicken Korma, Vegetable Curry, and Onion Bhajis. These savoury options were accompanied by Chapatis and fragrant Pilau Rice. To top it all off, a delicious spiced rice pudding provided a sweet ending to the meal.

The festive atmosphere was further enhanced by colourful banners and balloons decorating the care homes.

To learn more about the many and varied activities offered at Lister House Nursing Home, please visit our Activities page.

Sherrington House clients had a hopping good Easter!

This year, we celebrated with a fun Easter Glasses decorating session. Everyone, including our staff, got creative and enjoyed some laughs. We also made sure everyone had delicious Easter eggs to savour.

It was a joy to share this special holiday with our residents and staff. We’re always looking for ways to bring smiles and celebrate these moments together.

We hope you all had a wonderful Easter!

To learn more about the many and varied activities offered at Lister House Nursing Home, please visit our Activities page.

Our Lister and Sherrington House nursing homes celebrated Easter in style yesterday with a fun-filled ‘Easter Bonnet Day’!

Residents enjoyed crafting their own unique bonnets, adorned with everything from fluffy bunnies and adorable chicks in baskets to colourful Easter eggs, vibrant flowers, and delicate butterflies. The creativity was on full display!

The festivities didn’t stop there – residents also participated in other Easter-themed crafts, including making personalised Easter cards and festive bunting. It was a day filled with laughter, joy, and the spirit of Easter.

Everyone had a wonderful time!

To learn more about the many and varied activities offered at Lister House Nursing Home, please visit our Activities page.

Lister and Sherrington House Nursing Homes were buzzing with joy yesterday thanks to a special visit from Richard and Honey. Richard, a talented singer and guitarist, brought along his furry companion, Honey, a certified therapy dog, to entertain the residents.

Richard’s guitar filled the air with a selection of popular songs, and the clients couldn’t resist singing along! Honey, the star of the show, stole hearts with her adorable tricks and soaked up the love from the residents who showered her with pets and cuddles.

The event was a resounding success and we can’t wait for their next visit!

To learn more about the many and varied activities offered at Lister House Nursing Home, please visit our Activities page.

Residents and staff at Lister and Sherrington House Nursing Homes got into the Irish spirit yesterday for St. Patrick’s Day! The festivities included a fun quiz with Irish trivia, lively Irish music, and even a toast with Guinness (for those who enjoyed it!).

The staff was delighted to see residents decked out in festive green, white, and orange. Everyone had a fantastic time, and as one resident said, “It was a grand day, to be sure!”

To learn more about the many and varied activities offered at Lister House Nursing Home, please visit our Activities page.

Lister and Sherrington House Nursing Homes residents and staff celebrated Red Nose Day in style!

The day was filled with fun activities for everyone, including crosswords, music, plate decorating, crafting, and a quiz. It sounds like everyone had a fantastic time!

To learn more about the many and varied activities offered at Lister House Nursing Home, please visit our Activities page.

We had a delightful visit earlier from two adorable alpacas, Luke and King Kong, from AlTreka! Our residents were thrilled to meet these fluffy friends, and the smiles on everyone’s faces were truly heartwarming.

These visits aren’t just fun, they can also have real therapeutic benefits including:

• Emotional Support: Their calm and docile nature has a soothing effect, lowering anxiety and promoting relaxation in residents. This can even lead to lowered blood pressure and reduced stress levels.
• Social Interaction: Alpaca visits can be a great way to encourage residents to socialise with each other and with the staff. Talking about the alpacas, sharing stories about pets, or simply enjoying the shared experience can help combat feelings of isolation and loneliness.
• Cognitive Stimulation: Learning about alpacas, their origins, and their care can be a mentally stimulating activity for residents. It can also spark memories of past experiences with animals.
• Physical Activity: Clients may be encouraged to gently pet the alpacas, which can provide some light physical activity and improve coordination.
• Sense of Purpose: Interacting with the alpacas can give residents a sense of purpose and responsibility. They may enjoy feeding them treats or simply spending time in their presence.

To learn more about the many and varied activities offered at Lister House Nursing Home, please visit our Activities page.