Waters Edge - 12 November 2009

REMEMBRANCE DAY AT WATERS EDGE CARE HOME

Residents and staff at a Great Wyrley care home welcomed members of the local British Legion for a moving Remembrance Day service.

The service, held at Waters Edge Care Home, in Stafford Road, on Tuesday (November 10th), was led by John Talbot, chairman of the Great Wyrley British Legion.

Sandra Potts, manager of the home, which is owned by Alpha Care Homes, said: “It was such a lovely service and we are so grateful to the British Legion for visiting us.

“It was a very special day for everyone here.”

Waters Edge - 23 August 2009

Furry friends pay special visit to care homes

A host of farmyard friends are set to spread a little animal magic when they visit two Great Wyrley care homes.

Mini Farm is due to drop in to Lakeview and Waters Edge Care Homes on August 18.

The visit will enable elderly residents at the homes to experience the sights, sounds and feel of the farm in the safety of the care home environment.

Staff and residents at the homes, which are part of a complex in Stafford Road run by Alpha Care Homes, are set to welcome a range of animals during the event, including pygmy goats, lambs, hens, rabbits and Vietnamese pot bellied pigs.

Kerry Jackson, Lakeview care home manager, said: “All the residents and staff at Lakeview and Waters Edge are really looking forward to the event.

“All the animals used for the visit are selected for their temperament and their welfare is always our paramount concern.

“Alpha Care Homes has invited other mobile farms to a number of its other homes and these events have always proved to be successful and enjoyable.”