The eye of the tiger

Once a year, The Exalon management are released into the wild for some festive fun, and this year there was much merriment and mirth had by all. It's certainly good to see that even those at the highest echelons know how to let their hair down before being returned to their cages for the year!

Christmas time, merriment and wine

3 cars, 7 miles, 9 days to Christmas, 14 people, 28 courses.... 1 happy house.

Yesterday was Christmas meal day for all the service users and staff at The Willows. This year we descended on the Hungry Horse in Yarnbrook, for a slap up two course meal and drinks.

Colin, Ian, Katharine, Kurt, Jon, Grazina, Justin, and Dougie were joined by 6 members of our staff team to enjoy a festive afternoon to begin our Christmas in earnest.

As you can see, a fun time was had by all, and everyone returned back to the house in the best of spirits.

A life of Safari

Over the past week, there have been two house trips to the safari on the Longleat Estate. Colin, Katharine and Jamie all sampled the various antics on show from the monkeys, as well as seeing lions, wolves, and camels.

A trip to heavens gate

Yesterday Jamie and Katharine took a stroll to Heaven's Gate, a popular beauty spot on the Longleat Estate. Supported by Kerry and Gill, they walked in the winter sunshine before returning home for a well earned spot of dinner.

Delightful Devon

Last week it was the turn of Ian and Jon to go on holiday. This time it was to sample the delights of Devon at the Ruda Holiday Park.

Supported by Marianne and Jackie, and a touch of late autumn sunshine, a relaxing week was had by all.

A relaxing week in Cornwall

Colin has now returned from his week in Cornwall, and he appears to have had a relaxing time. Staying in a luxury lodge, with adjoining hot-tub, Colin was supported by two of our members of staff, Angie and Gill.

Whilst there, Colin explored many of the sights, including Tintagel Castle, as well as the many lovely beaches Cornwall has to offer.

Holiday season is here again

As we move into the autumn months, it means the holiday season is getting in full swing.

This week has seen Colin go off to Cornwall for the week to stay in a luxury lodge. Whilst there he will sample the delightful beaches that Cornwall has to offer, and no doubt enjoy some Cornish fudge.

Over the coming weeks many of our other service users will be jetting off to various areas of the country. Kurt, Justin and Grazina have chosen to take their well earned vacations to Butlins. While Jon and Ian will also be going to a holiday park to enjoy some relaxation time.