Bromson Hill - 01 July 2010

Birds of prey swoop in to entertain residents

A host of feathered friends are paid a special flying visit to a Bromsgrove care home.

Bromson Hill Care Home, in Ashorne hosted a birds of prey demonstration on 1st July.

Residents were able to participate in the event by handling the birds, as well as watching them in flight.

Jackie Vernon, the home’s activities coordinator, said everyone at Bromson Hill was impressed with the demonstration and it was such a treat to see the birds close up.

“We haven’t hosted anything like this before and it will be something a bit different for the residents to enjoy,” she said.

“It is really important to plan events like this so that those residents who are less mobile can take part in interesting and stimulating activities.

“The residents love animals and we have therapy dogs which come in to visit which are always very popular and we are pleases the birds of prey demonstration will be just as successful.”

Bromson Hill - 18 June 2010

Ladies Day at Bromson Hill

Residents at Bromson Hill enjoy a day at the races when Ascot is brought to the home in Ashorne.

The Ladies dressed in their best hats for a day of racing fun.

Bromson Hill - 12 April 2010

Double accolades at award-winning Bromson Hill Care Home

Bromson Hill Care Home, in Ashorne, Warwick, has been named Care Home of the Year at a prestigious new awards ceremony.

And senior care assistant Ronnie Davies, was named as the home’s Carer of the Year award in the same competition.

The John Taylor Carers Awards was set up to recognise excellence in care homes throughout Leamington, Warwick and Kenilworth.
More than 25 homes were invited to take part in the awards, which have been established by John Taylor Funeral Directors, in Leamington Spa.

Ronnie Davies was given the Bromson Hill Carer of the Year title after receiving the most votes from staff and relatives at the home. The senior care assistant, who has worked at Bromson Hill for five years, received a glass plaque and a certificate, along with a fob watch.

Bromson Hill, which is owned by Alpha Care Homes, took the top accolade of Care Home of the Year after being nominated by the directors and partners of John Taylors Funeral Directors. The home was presented with an engraved shield trophy award to mark the achievement.

Rob Ripple, of John Taylors, said: “It is inevitable that from time to time we have to visit care homes in our line of work.

“We choose Bromson Hill as Care Home of the Year as we have always found it a tranquil home with highly professional, caring staff. The grounds surrounding Bromson Hill are also beautiful.

“After funerals, we receive a lot of feedback from our clients and they always comment on how nice it is to see the staff from Bromson Hill attending. I think little things like that mean a lot to families, and it is for these reasons the home deserves this award.”

Maggie Watts, care home manager at Bromson Hill, said: “We are thrilled with our award - it has pride of place on the mantelpiece. We are also really pleased that Ronnie was given the individual award. She is a hardworking, popular member of staff who deserves the recognition.”

Bromson Hill - 05 April 2010

Easter Visitors at Bromson Hill

Residents at Bromson Hill Care Home had some special visitors for Easter, a Lamb and a Chick visited the Care Home residents.

The Lamb sat on residents laps and wondered around the home. Jackie Vernon the Activities Co-ordinator who arranged the visit said "It's been great for the residents to get close to the animals, PET therapy is so important in the elderly"

Bromson Hill - 11 March 2010

BBC presenter due to visit care home residents

A BBC presenter and author is set to visit bookworms at an Ashorne care home.

Steve Brookes, who hosts a weekly horticultural show on BBC Radio Coventry and Warwickshire, is due to drop in to Bromson Hill Care Home on March 4.

The broadcaster, who has written a best-selling book about gardening advice, will be signing copies of his work as part of the home’s celebrations for World Book Day.

Jackie Vernon, activities coordinator for the care home, said: “We are delighted Steve is paying a visit on World Book Day. His mother Pearl is a resident at Bromson Hill and he is looking forward to coming in to sign copies of his book.

“For the past few months we have started having visits from a local library service who come into the home and offer a personal service to residents by chatting to them about what they enjoy reading and suggesting books they might like.

“The service has been popular and we wanted to mark World Book Day because many of our residents like to read.”

Bromson Hill - 25 June 2009

Rescue Pony gets special visitors

Residents from an Ashorne Care Home enjoyed a special day out when they paid a visit to an old friend.

Bromson Hill Care Home residents took a trip to Oxhill Rescue Centre to see their adopted pony, a 25-year old Shetland called Wensley.

Having been rescued by the centre in June 2004, Wensley has adopted by the care home for the third year running and its residents visit “as much as possible”.

Residents and staff visited the centre at Redwings to see the Shetland pony on June 18th.

Jackie Vernon, activities co-ordinator for the care home, said: “We try and visit the rescue centre as much as possible. It’s important for our residents to have contact with animals and the centre is close to the home and has a sense of belonging in the community.”

Bromson Hill - 27 April 2009

620 reasons to celebrate at Bromson Hill

A care home in Warwick has more than 600 reasons to celebrate this April with seven residents marking birthdays throughout the month.

Bromson Hill Care Home, in Ashorne, is marking a grand total of 620 years of birthdays this month.

The home, part of the Alpha Care Homes group, is set to hold a special celebration day for its birthday boy and girls on Friday 24th April.

The first resident to celebrate was Pearl Adams, who was 74 on April 2.

Next was Joan King, who marked her 89th birthday on April 13. Bob Mozley was 79-years-old on April 15, and Mary Taylor was 89 on April 18. Freda Turner celebrates her 97th birthday on April 25, Lily Wall turns 98 the following day and last but not least, Doris Wyatt will be 94 on April 27.

Jackie Vernon, activities coordinator, said: “All our residents and members of staff are really looking forward to the party.

“It was a nice surprise to discover we had so many people marking their own special days and the joint party will be a lovely way to celebrate so many years of birthdays.”

Bromson Hill - 03 March 2009

Care home thanks Abba for the music

Dancing kings and queens at an Ashorne care home are tuning up for a special musical event.

Bromson Hill Care Home is set to host an Abba day on Thursday Feb 26.

Residents and staff will dress up in 1970s-style costumes while they sing along to music from the popular Swedish group.

Jackie Vernon, activities coordinator, said everyone at the home was looking forward to the event.

“We decided to organise an Abba-themed day after the residents listened to the group’s songs while they took part in a music and movement exercise session,” she said.

“After the session, a lot of the residents said how much they liked Abba’s music so we thought it would be fun to have a day dedicated to the band.

“Everyone at Bromson Hill is looking forward to getting into the Abba spirit by dressing up and singing along to their songs.”

Bromson Hill Care Home is part of the Alpha Care Homes group and is situated in the peaceful village of Ashorne near Warwick.