Five residents went out to Bath Soft Cheese Company in Kelston on Thursday 10th May. Grateful thanks to Hugh Padfield and Ellie Watts who organised the visit and made a huge effort to arrange access for us when disabled access is difficult. Sheila, Julie, Edward, Christine and James enjoyed the artisan cheese tasting, the ripening […]
Una McCullough and the Friends of Bridgemead organised a very successful fish and chip and quiz night on Friday. 48 people attended and Una says: “Everyone appeared to enjoy both the quiz and the food! Thank you to the three quiz organisers Liz and Trevor Cocks and their daughter Sally and to everyone who helped.” […]
Pharmacists Elizabeth Beech and Mandy Slatter came to visit Bridgemead to help reduce the amount of unnecessary medicines taken by residents. ITV West filmed their visit – watch it on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/bridgemead/
Our next event organised by Friends of Bridgemead is the Fish & Chip Supper and Quiz which is on Friday 11 May at Bridgemead at 7pm. Cost is £12 – bring your own tipple. Tickets are on sale from Rosemary on reception. reception@bridgecare.org.uk
Bridgemead residents and day club members were delighted to welcome back Widcombe Acorns pupils after the Easter break. The 3 and 4 year olds enjoyed playing the old favourites, ‘Heads, Shoulders, Knees and Toes’, ‘Grand Old Duke of York’, ‘Bouncing Teddy’ and ‘Feather Tickling’ with the residents. Bridgemead is so grateful to Dena Moore for […]
Friends of Bridgemead organised a Musical Quiz for the first time on 6th April. “We had a happy evening which I think everyone enjoyed,” says Una, Chair of the Friends. Helen Schofield set the questions which involved listening to music – mostly classical and then answering a pre written question – a sort of musical […]
Despite the snow the Easter Fayre on Saturday was a great success, with visitors enjoying home made Easter cakes and biscuits, crafts, cards, books and the Easter egg tombola among the many popular stalls. Una McCullough, Chair of the Friends of Bridgemead said: “We actually raised £414.30 yesterday which under the circumstances was very good.” […]
Ten children, aged 3 and 4 years old, from Widcombe Acorns Pre School were welcomed at Bridgemead today. The children were all eager to join in the fun, making flower pictures, bouncing a teddy on fabric, playing with a giant balloon and singing songs. Irene Weller, resident at Bridgemead said: “It’s always a good idea […]
