Farnham Mill’s British Bake-Off Week: A Sweet Celebration!
This week, our residents embraced their inner bakers during an exciting British Bake Off-themed activity week! From the moment the flour hit the counter, the atmosphere was filled with laughter, creativity and of course, the irresistible aroma of freshly baked goods.
Throughout the week, residents participated in a variety of baking challenges, crafting everything from classic Victoria sponge cakes to scrumptious scones and creative pastries. Each day brought new themes and fun competitions, encouraging everyone to showcase their baking skills and culinary flair.
Our community kitchen transformed into a bustling bakehouse, where residents shared tips, tricks, and plenty of laughter. The highlight of the week was the grand bake-off finale, where participants presented their masterpieces to a panel of judges (who were not biased at all!). The camaraderie and spirit of friendly competition made for a truly unforgettable experience.
As we savoured the delicious treats, it was heart-warming to see the smiles and pride on everyone’s faces. Thank you to all our residents for making this week such a delightful success! We can’t wait for our next culinary adventure!
14th Oct, a Monday morning full of colour, warmth and chatter at Farnham Mill, as we engaged in some vibrant coloured painting and an A-Z of chef’s quiz in the lounge.
A very sociable afternoon tea, at Farnham Mill, with our favourite cakes, a good cuppa, a fun quiz and most importantly good friends.
15th Oct, a little bit of creativity this morning, at Farnham Mill, as we made these beautiful, colourful ‘Cup Cake Flowers’. A lovely addition to our lounge and reception area on an Autumn Day.
Whilst chatting away and drinking tea we listened to some poetry which made us all feel calm and relaxed.
A morning of feeling good and looking amazing at Farnham Mill.
Gentle seated, morning exercises and a new hairdo – the perfect way to start our Tuesday.
Our Farnham Mill Friendship Quilt is already full of memories and warmth as sewing and preparations continued this afternoon.
Residents from Woodlands, Hill Brow and Hill House joined us at Farnham Mill for a lively dementia choir session, filled with energy, singing, dancing and wonderful
Moments of togetherness!
16th Oct, a sweet and very sociable morning at Farnham Mill, as we enjoyed a biscuit themed quiz in the lounge. We reminisced through our years with the delights of ‘a Jammy Dodger, a Garibaldi and a Jacobs Club’. Even the chefs joined us for our ‘Biscuit Chatter’.
Others who wanted to be more active enjoyed some balloon exercises and games in the lounge.
Bringing sweetness to life at Farnham Mill! Today, we had a blast colouring cupcakes together, sharing laughs and creativity with our wonderful residents. It’s amazing how a little frosting and colour can brighten our day and strengthen our bonds. Here’s to more delicious moments and fun-filled activities!
A feeling of togetherness yesterday evening, at Farnham Mill, as we joined together at our Quiz Night to have fun, test our general knowledge and show our support for Families Supporting Care Charity.
Thank you to all those that helped and joined in to make this a very special evening.
17th Oct, Farnham Mill residents had a lovely morning at The Lake House, enjoying cake and hot drinks for Baking Week! We tried a variety of delicious cakes and by happy coincidence, bumped into our friends from Woodlands. It turned into a wonderful gathering filled with chatting, singing, and spending time together!
A busy afternoon as Farnham Mill excitedly prepared for our ‘Bake off Competition’ at Hill House tomorrow.
We are delighted with our cake and are so looking forward to seeing all our friends and enjoying tea and cake together.
18th Oct, a bright and sunny morning at Farnham Mill, as we enjoyed a variety and choice of activities, Time to engage our minds with puzzles and word search or enjoy some gentle exercise inside and outside in our beautiful gardens.
Natasha brought the house down at Farnham Mill this afternoon! Our residents couldn’t help but tap their feet, dance and sing along. Music truly brings us all together, creating unforgettable moments and joy! Here’s to more days filled with laughter and melody!
Thank you to Hill House for inviting us to the wonderful British Bake Off and afternoon tea party! We had such a fantastic time and were thrilled to share that, Farnham Mill’s cake took home 1st place! A delightful day of community, creativity, and delicious treats!
19th Oct, Farnham Mill residents enjoyed a fun filled session at the sensory Omni Table, starting with baking-themed then other sensory games and engaging quizzes.
In the afternoon, our residents spent time baking both traditional and cheese scones, followed by a cozy tea break, savouring their freshly baked treats with butter and jam.
20th Oct, today the residents of Farnham Mill enjoyed some rousing hymn singing. This enlightened their day.
A wonderful afternoon was spent at Farnham Mill baking delicious jam tarts with a variety of fillings to be enjoyed by the other residents with a cup of tea.