Lots of laughter at Farnham Mill on Monday as residents took part in a necktie tying challenge as well as design your own tie. This brought back many memories of our school days and work.
Balloon badminton challenge in the afternoon at Farnham Mill to get our residents going and engaged
On Tuesday morning at Farnham Mill, we had a wide variety of activities taking place with dad jokes and word games. The room was filled with laughter and cringing as the activity team delivered the jokes which led to the residents to reminisce about family life and growing up. On the first and second floors, residents got creative making a golf target which we all will be able to enjoy out in the garden and balcony.
The weekly visit by hairdresser Teresa allowed our residents to get pampered.
In the afternoon, residents enjoyed using the golf target that we made in the morning in arts/crafts. We enjoyed introducing a bit of healthy competition as the residents brushed up their old skills.
We had an active morning with parachute games which help improve the residents’ mobility, coordination and teamwork. The residents also took part in some skittles with some friendly competition.
We also had a group of residents enjoyed both singing and playing percussion instruments in music therapy, bringing smiles across their faces as they reminisce old favourite tunes.
Our friends from Lord Wandsworth College joined us for giant board games in the lounge which created a lovely sociable afternoon. Anna helped everyone to relax with a therapeutic hand massages and Steve tempted everyone’s taste buds with lamb pasty making at his cookery class.
It was a great way to start our Thursday morning at Farnham Mill with pampering which centred on foot care. Indulging in a relaxing spa, aroma therapy oils were used boost our mood and wellbeing. A relaxing morning indeed as it enhanced our physical wellbeing, mood and emotional health and awakened our senses through touch, sight and smell.
Following on with our day of pampering, aromatherapy and relaxation we took care of our hands this afternoon. A chance to pick an essential oil, sit back, relax and enjoy the aroma and the comforting touch of a hand massage.
Thursday afternoons are all about flower arranging! Every week, our residents gather around in the main lounges to create their very own unique arrangements of bright and colourful flowers. This is followed by afternoon teas and coffees with a selection of cakes that residents enjoy.
We do love a challenge and ball games are not only fun and engaging but they help with our hand to eye coordination, lift our wellbeing, provide gentle exercise, and encourage us to join in a social environment. A great start to our Friday at Farnham Mill.
A wonderful afternoon, at Farnham Mill, with the amazing Natasha followed by afternoon tea. she took us back through the years with some war time classics as we sang along to ‘It’s a Long way to Tipperary’, ‘We’re Going to Hang out the washing on the Siegfried line’ and Pack up Your Troubles in Your old kit bag’. It was lovely to see everyone smiling and hear everyone singing along.
Thank you, Natasha, from us all at Farnham Mill.
It was another first for us today as we discover new places and enjoy a trip out to the Pathfinder Café at Blackbushe Airport. The sun shone and we watched the planes taking off and landing whilst enjoying a hot drink and a delicious slice of cake. We will be coming back.
On Friday morning, our residents had smiles all around as we enjoyed a visit from our furry friends the pygmy goats. This always brings the residents joy as they receive comfort and love from the animals. It also allows the residents to reminisce about the pets that they used to keep at home.
In the afternoon, our residents enjoyed a cooking class on BBQ with the assistance of family and friends. We cooked delicious tandoori lamb, prawn skewers and chicken thighs. We enjoyed all the mouth-watering food with al fresco dining with some chilled wine and beer in the sunshine.
In the afternoon, our residents enjoyed a savoury trolley filled with sausage rolls, crisps and beer. The residents really enjoyed the freshly baked sausage rolls and drinks for a laid-back afternoon.
Happy Father’s Day from all of us in Farnham Mill. We enjoyed celebrating the gentlemen this morning with goodie bags. It was so lovely to celebrate with so many families and see the residents truly light up with smiles all around. All three floors had tables filled with delicious doughnuts and drinks available for the families to enjoy.
Farnham Mill residents enjoyed a fun game of Father’s Day picture bingo with lots of sweet treats as prizes. It was a fun filled afternoon reminiscing about time spent with the family.