The Old Vicarage Care Home

Residents enjoyed a wonderful day of celebration as we marked Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday and reflected on his incredible contribution to bringing the natural world into our homes over the years. As part of the celebrations, residents were asked a fun question: If you could have your photograph taken with any animal in the world, which one would you choose? The answers sparked lots of conversation, laughter, and storytelling, with choices ranging from familiar fav

Our residents enjoyed a joyful Easter celebration filled with smiles, seasonal treats, and plenty of festive fun. The highlight of the day was a special visit from the Easter Bunny, who brought Easter goodies and helped spread lots of cheer throughout the home. Residents gathered to enjoy the celebrations together, with Easter-themed activities, decorations, and opportunities to share stories and enjoy the occasion as a community. The atmosphere was full of laughter and excit

Residents, families, and staff came together to celebrate Mother’s Day with a delightful afternoon tea party at our home. The event provided a warm and welcoming opportunity to recognise and celebrate the mothers, grandmothers, and special people in our community. Guests enjoyed a selection of teas, homemade treats, and light refreshments while spending quality time together. The room was decorated for the occasion, creating a cheerful atmosphere filled with conversation, lau

Residents enjoyed a wonderful celebration to mark Chinese New Year, embracing the traditions, colours, and culture of this special occasion. The home was filled with a festive atmosphere as residents came together to learn about the significance of the Lunar New Year and share in the celebrations. Activities included themed crafts, decorations, and discussions about the customs associated with Chinese New Year. Residents enjoyed spending time together, reflecting on the theme

Residents and staff came together to mark Holocaust Memorial Day with a meaningful time of reflection and remembrance. As part of the commemoration, residents created beautiful white roses, symbolising peace, hope, and remembrance for those who suffered during the Holocaust and subsequent genocides. The occasion also included a moving prayer, beautifully read by Frances, which encouraged everyone to reflect on the importance of compassion, understanding, and standing against

Residents embraced the festivities and fostered a sense of belonging throughout the month. Our home was decorated beautifully with the help of our residents for all to enjoy, and Christmas crafts and activities brought smiles and sparked joy. Food played a central role in the festivities this month, evoking memories and creating new moments of joy. Our kitchen came alive with the aromas of traditional baking and seasonal cooking, offering residents chances to both help with p

In preparation for Remembrance Sunday, residents came together to create beautiful poppy wreaths and decorations. This meaningful activity provided an opportunity for residents to share memories, reflect, and connect with one another, deepening the sense of community here at The Old Vicarage. As they worked on their decorations, conversations flowed, stories were shared, and a collective pride emerged. Each decoration crafted represents our residents’ respect and gratitude fo

Residents helped to make some delicious spooky fruity Halloween treats for all to enjoy. For many of our residents, marking Halloween is a treasured link to their family’s Halloween traditions. Taking part in such activities transports them back to the warmth of family gatherings, bringing comfort and joy.

The humble apple was the centre of our celebrations at The Old Vicarage as we marked the fruit’s national day. Residents tasted lots of different varieties of apples and enjoyed fresh apple juice whilst painting.

Residents celebrated International Day of Charity with a visit to The Cancer Research Shop in St Neots Town Centre with a donation of jigsaws, vases, board games and clothes before heading off to the Market Square to enjoy an ice cream together in the sunshine. The day is a global reminder of how every act of giving, no matter how big or small, has the potential to change lives, uplift communities, and create a ripple effect of hope.

Our garden was bursting with summer spirit as residents, relatives, friends and staff came together to enjoy a spectacular Summer Garden Party. The day was filled with sunshine, laughter and cherished memories. Everyone was treated to a sizzling BBQ, music from our entertainer Mike, an exciting raffle and a children's games corner for our younger visitors! The event was a reflection of the community spirit that The Old Vicarage is proud to nurture.

Residents enjoyed a lovely sketching session in our lovely garden at Arts Club this afternoon. Drawing is beneficial for older adults as it offers a range of cognitive, physical, and emotional advantages. It stimulates the brain, enhancing memory, focus, and problem-solving skills, while also improving fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Furthermore, drawing can reduce stress and anxiety, boost self-esteem, and provide a creative outlet for emotional expression.

We enjoyed a wonderful tea party in the garden, celebrating the day we harvested our organic potatoes that we have lovingly grown in our vegetable garden. The carrots were not quite ready yet but the strawberries were lovely and sweet!

We had a spectacular VE Day Party! We danced for over an hour, had a sparkly wine to celebrate and we played games in the garden. We also had a buffet , fresh hot popcorn and warm candy floss. Wonderful celebrations had by all!

We had an amazing afternoon when the Easter Bunny visited! Lots of chocolate was enjoyed by all, and residents helped to make Easter cards and decorations for our home. The sun was shining and everybody was smiling! Happy Easter Everyone!

International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global holiday to commemorate the cultural, political, and socioeconomic achievements of women. It is also a focal point in the women’s rights movement, bringing attention to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence and abuse against women. Our staff and residents recognised this important day by getting together to share their pearls of wisdom of life advice tips and tricks, as well as discussing which female had

Valentine’s Day was filled with cherished memories and heartwarming stories. Our residents gathered to create handmade Valentine’s Day cards and we took the opportunity to reminisce about the love stories, traditions, special moments that have shaped their lives as well as their fondest Valentine's memories.

We had a fantastic time celebrating National Chopstick Day. Residents put their hand-eye coordination to the test as they tried to master the art of using chopsticks. It was amazing to see everyone's focus and determination and of course plenty of laughter along the way!

Our residents were treated to some special and unexpected visitors when a number of owls paid them a visit! Many residents embraced the opportunity to have a feathered friend perch on their arm! The residents were captivated with all the facts and for many it was the first time being up close to a bird. Having the chance to actually hold one was simply spectacular!

We hosted a wonderful community coffee morning to raise funds for Dementia UK. Our residents loved helping to prepare for the morning by decorating the garden and lounge. It was a really fun morning and everyone was keen to support such a worthwhile cause and raise awareness. It was a wonderful way to involve our local community too.