Hyne Town House Newsletter
Spring 2014
Whilst I may be tempting providence, there
is a distinctly “Spring-like” feel to the weather as I write this Newsletter.
The sun is shining and the birds are busy building their nests in preparation
of the new arrivals. Frankly, any respite from the incessant rain that we’ve
been forced to endure throughout the winter is very welcome.
Let’s hope the summer is as warm and dry as
the winter was cold and wet.
Welcome
We would like to
extend a warm welcome to the following new residents who have joined us during
the past couple of months:
Mary & Brian
Phippen (Rooms 30 & 31)
Anne Bellis (Room 15)
We sincerely hope you
will enjoy your stay with us.
Temple Dancing at Hyne Town House
Shrishti, a traditional dance troupe run by
Nina Rajarani MBE, enthralled residents and staff of Hyne Town House with a
gorgeous display of traditional Southern Indian dance called Bnaratanatyam.
Devicee and Jannavi, the two dancers, looked beautiful in their brightly
coloured costumes and performed a traditional Jham which is an interaction
between musicians and dancers. The ideology is to introduce movement to all
parts of the body by gentle exercises and using Indian dance.
The troupe from Southern India are aware of
how important music is to people with dementia and are visiting selected Care
Homes to give something back to the community.
They performed three pieces and explained
how they use the body through dance to tell a story. They were dressed as
temple dancers and explained to the audience how they were married to god and
stayed within the temple. They also showed the audience their jewellery which
was typical of that worn by the temple dancers.
Hyne Town House residents thoroughly enjoyed
taking part in the dance and one commented "I never thought I would be
learning Indian dance at my age; but it's marvelous."
We are Holding a “ Big Bake “ at the Home on
Thursday 17th April at 3pm in aid of Rowcroft, a local hospice which
provides expert support to Hyne Town House with end of life care. The fabulous Great British Bake Off finalist, Glenn Cosby is supporting
the Big Bake and encouraging others to get involved too:
‘It
constantly astonishes me that hospice care is so dependent on voluntary income.
I have seen at first hand the difference Rowcroft’s care and support makes to
families and I am delighted to be part of this campaign. We all know what a
fantastic job Rowcroft does, so what better excuse is there to get together,
eat cake and raise some much-needed funds?!’
Our wonderful Head Chef Michelle will bake delicious cakes to raise
money for the charity. Local villagers, family and friends are all welcome to
join in. Afternoon tea will also be provided. We do hope you can join us.
A copy of our busy
schedule of events throughout the remainder of the Year is attached to this
Newsletter.
Happy Birthday to you…
Last month residents,
staff and her family celebrated the very significant 90th Birthday
of Pam Livingstone. The Singing Gentlemen provided the entertainment and
everyone enjoyed a delicious Birthday Cake in the Garden Room.
Residents Birthdays
Murial Schroeter 21st April
Brian Phippen 4th
May
Pam Law 13th
May
In time-honoured
fashion, a birthday cake is served on the day of the resident’s Birthday.
Family and friends are always welcome to join the celebrations.
Staff Birthdays
Laura Jones 4th
April
Antra Stikane 4th
April
Alex Miller 15th
April
Yvonne Collins 6th
May
Julie Gilbert 29th
May
Gift Idea
At a recent coffee
morning one of the residents took great pleasure in showing people a beautiful
photo book which had been put together for her by her family. It is very easy
for photo books to be obtained on the internet. They are a lovely gift and one
which residents can show both staff and friends treasured pictures of family,
pets, favourite places etc. They also provide an endless source of interesting
conversation.
Contributions and
photographs from Staff, residents and their families are always welcome.
Yvonne Mould
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