Horse riding

Grazina went to the local army barracks on friday with staff support to have a horse riding lesson.

In this picture you can see Grazina after a successful mount on the horse that she choose to ride on friday.

Grazina had a great time and will be going riding again in a month.

College

Christine attended college for the first time this week and as you can see from this picture she really enjoyed herself getting stuck into her pottery class.

Christine made a start on a bowl that she intends to paint and glaze over the coming weeks.

Time for tea

Keith has been supported in the kitchen this afternoon to help prepare and cook dinner for his fellow house mates. Here you can see a very happy Keith keeping a beady eye on his fresh carrots that should go nicely with the homemade cottage pie.

Enjoying the September sun

As it was such a nice afternoon some of the staff took Ian, Colin, Jamie, Kurt and Sheriff over to Trowbridge park so they could enjoy some open spaces to play a few ball games. Colin and Ian were happy to watch on as 3 of their fellow housemates enjoyed playing tennis and rounders. A fun afternoon had by all.

On friday Colin went with a member of staff to the local Centre Parcs at Longleat where he appeared very relaxed while enjoying the different surroundings that was on offer to him which included a spa and bubble room.

After spending time on the water beds Colin had a 2 course lunch, then in the afternoon walked around the lake and in the woods before returning home happy and relaxed.

Wayne Anderson

Wayne has recently completed his level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care, this is a fantastic achievement both personally and professionally and we would like to other him all our congratulations.

Deputy Manager

Following a successful interview earlier this week I am pleased to announce that Gay Longhurst has been appointed as Deputy Manager here at The Willow's.

Gay has been working within the care sector for numerous years with experience in both the private and public sector.

Gay has been working at The Willows as home administrator for just over 1 year has has vast experience not only of the operational running of the home but also the support requirements for each of the service users living at The Willows.

Gay will be an amazing asset to the management team and we all wish her all the best in her post.

Well done Gay.