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Cheese, wine and wisdom!
Residents, friends and family are invited to join us as we host a cheese, wine and wisdom night at Greenhill nursing home on Thursday 19th September.
There will be a selection of five cheese’s to choose from as well as some wines to be sampled all whilst enjoying a challenging quiz. If you are up for the challenge be sure to join us!
Event date: September 29th, 2011 at 18:00 - September 29th, 2011 at 20:00
Event location: Activities area
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Is that ’The Sound of Music’?
Tricia Court will be returning to Elmwood on Thursday 29th September as she performs her ’The Sound of Music’ act.
Residents and their relatives and friends are warmly invited to join us in the ground floor lounge from 11am as Tricia sings some of ’our favourite things’ as well as other favourites from the hit musical.
If you would like any further information please contact Joy on 020 8294 1904.
Event date: September 29th, 2011 at 11:00 - September 29th, 2011 at 12:00
Event location: Ground floor lounge
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Residents to visit Old Navy Dockyard
On Thursday 29th September a group of residents will be visiting old Navy town Chatham as they spend the day looking around the old The Historic Dockyard.
We are hoping for the predicted weather to stay pleseant as there will be plenty to see and do.
If you would like any further information please contact Jimmy our activities coordinator on 020 8290 9130.
Event date: September 29th, 2011 at 10:00 - September 29th, 2011 at 16:00
Event location: Chatham
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Residents to explore all things British!
A small group of residents from Love Walk shall be attending an exciting trip to the British Museum on Thursday 29th September.
There are lots to see and do there with the Museum boasting a huge collection of historic items in a number of themed rooms including Samurai Armour and Lewis Chessman’s most famous chess set!
A selection of exhibitions will also be running when they visit.
For more information, please contact Penny on 020 77093 7932.
Event date: September 29th, 2011 at 10:00 - September 29th, 2011 at 17:00
Event location: London
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Love Walk to head back with the Imperial War Museum
Residents from Love Walk shall be heading back into time as they visit the Imperial War Museum on Thursday 29th September. The museum shall be holding a number of exhibitions and showcases from the ‘Women War Artists’ and also showcasing a selection of some classic war stories.
For more information please contact Penny, Activities coordinator on 020 7033632.
Event date: September 29th, 2011 at 14:00 - September 29th, 2011 at 16:30
Event location: Imperial War Museum
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Caledonian dancers to entertain residents
Residents at Elmwood will be welcoming a group of delightful Caledonian Scottish dancers on Wednesday 28th September.
The energetic group, along with the complete Scottish attire, will put on a performance for our residents to enjoy and tap their feet along to. The show will begin at 3pm in the ground floor lounge.
Relatives and friends are also invited to join us. If you would like further information or to confirm your attendance please call Joy on 020 8294 1904.
Event date: September 28th, 2011 at 15:00 - September 28th, 2011 at 16:00
Event location: Ground floor lounge
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’Wickham’s Wandering Old Tyme Stagers’ to perform
Residents from Willett House have been invited to attend a show held at Beaverwood School to watch ‘Strictly Music Hall’ on Saturday 24th September.
The ‘Wickham Wandering Old Tyme Stagers’ who shall be performing, are a theatrical group whose talents lie with ‘traditional and old fashioned’ entertainment. The group shall surely have our residents singing along to all the classics!
For more information please contact Karla, Activities coordinator on 020 84028224
Event date: September 24th, 2011 at 19:30 - September 24th, 2011 at 20:30
Event location: Beaverwood School
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Love Walk to listen to the Symphonic sounds at Ruskin Park
Residents from Love Walk, Denmark Hill shall be embarking to Ruskin Park to watch the last of the summer concerts held for 2011 on Saturday 24th September.
The Symphonic Orchestra of North London shall be performing at the park, where our residents at Love Walk have not yet missed a performance all summer!
For more information please contact Penny, Activties coordinator on 020 7033632.
Event date: September 24th, 2011 at 15:00 - September 24th, 2011 at 16:00
Event location: Ruskin Park
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Residents say goodbye to Pinder
Residents, relatives, friends and staff are all invited to join us a we bid Pinder farewell.
Pinder is a much loved member of staff and has been with Greenhill for a number of years and will be missed. Please join us as we wish her well for the future.
Event date: September 23rd, 2011 at 15:00 - September 23rd, 2011 at 17:00
Event location: Activities area
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Farewell Sue Collins!
Residents, relatives, friends and staff are all invited to join us a we bid Sue Collins farewell. Sue has been with Homefield for a number of years and is a much loved member of staff who will be missed, we wish her well for the future.
Performer Roger Channing shall also be joining us this afternoon as he sings some of our favourite hits! Be sure to come along.
Event date: September 23rd, 2011 at 14:30 - September 23rd, 2011 at 17:00
Event location: Activities area
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Mark Allain to perform for Morton House
Residents at Morton House care home are invited to join us as we welcome Mark Allain for an afternoon of entertainment.
Mark shall be visiting on Thursday 22nd September from 2.30pm. Relatives and friends are all welcome to join us!
If you would like further information please contact Sally, Activities Coordinator on 020 83141075.
Event date: September 22nd, 2011 at 14:30 - September 22nd, 2011 at 15:30
Event location: The lounge
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Jamie Steen to bring ’variety’ to Elmwood
Residents at Elmwood nursing home are invited to join us as we welcome Jamie Steen and his ’Variety is the Spice of Life’ act.
Jamie will be visiting us on Wednesday 21st from 3pm, relatives and friends are also welcome to come along and enjoy his performance.
If you would like any further information please do not hesitate to contact Joy on 020 8294 1904.
Event date: September 21st, 2011 at 15:00 - September 21st, 2011 at 16:00
Event location: Ground floor lounge
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Residents head out to the Beech Tree for lunch
Residents from Greenhill shall be heading out, to dine for lunch at The Beach Tree Pub and Grill on Wednesday 21st September. Our residents are sure to enjoy a selection of traditional dishes as well as a selection of sizzling cuisines.
For more information please contact Jimmy, Activities coordinator on 020 82909130.
Event date: September 21st, 2011 at 12:00 - September 21st, 2011 at 14:00
Event location: Beech Tree, Bromley
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Old time song classics at Greenhill
Residents at Greenhill, Bromley will be looking forward to a performance from Adrian Chapman on Tuesday 20th September.
The talented vocalist shall be singing a selection of classics which will surely have our residents chanting and singing along to the entertainment this afternoon!
Relatives and friends are welcome to join us from 2pm. For more information please contact Jimmy, Activities Coordinator on 020 82909130.
Event date: September 20th, 2011 at 14:00 - September 20th, 2011 at 15:00
Event location: Ground floor lounge
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Weekly trip to South Bank for Love Walk residents
A week wouldn’t be complete for our residents with out a trip to South Bank.
This week we shall be visiting the London African Music Festival otherwise known as ’Les Espoirs Du Mali’ where Mali’s master drummer will be showcasing Malian music.
Residents and relatives are welcome to join us, if you would like further information please click here.
Event date: September 16th, 2011 at 12:00 - September 16th, 2011 at 18:00
Event location: South Bank, London
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Greenhill to board Kent and East Sussex Railway
Residents from both Greenhill and Willett House will be taking a nostalgic steam train journey trip as they board the Kent and East Sussex Railway on Thursday 15th September.
The train which travels through from Tenterden and ends in Bodiam will take our residents on a journey throughout the beautiful countryside and they will also get to visit the Colonel Stephans Railway Museum next Tenterden railway station.
For more information please contact Jimmy, activities coordinator at Greenhill on 020 82909130 or Karla, activities coordinator at Willett House on 020 84028224.
Event date: September 15th, 2011 at 10:00 - September 15th, 2011 at 16:00
Event location: Kent and East Sussex Railway
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Willett House to board the Kent and East Sussex Railway
Residents from both Greenhill and Willett House will be taking a nostalgic steam train journey trip as they board the Kent and East Sussex Railway on Thursday 15th September.
The train which travels through from Tenterden and ends in Bodiam will take our residents on a journey throughout the beautiful countryside and they will also get to visit the Colonel Stephans Railway Museum next Tenterden railway station.
For more information please contact Jimmy, activities coordinator at Greenhill on 020 82909130 or Karla, activities coordinator at Willett House on 020 84028224.
Event date: September 15th, 2011 at 10:00 - September 15th, 2011 at 16:00
Event location: Kent and East Sussex Railway
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Jim Spaulding to perform at Elmwood
Residents, relatives and friends are warmly invited to join us as we welcome Jim Spaulding to Elmwood on Wednesday 14th September.
Jim is a pianist and shall be playing the best in classical compositions! For more information please contact Joy Corbett, activities Coordinator on 020 82491904.
Event date: September 14th, 2011 at 15:45 - September 14th, 2011 at 16:30
Event location: Elmwood reception
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’The Rat Pack is Back!’ for Love Walk residents
On Wednesday 14th September a group of residents from Love Walk will be attending the Broadway Theatre in Catford to watch the fantastic ’The Rat Pack is Back’ performance.
It is an ultimate tribute to great performers such Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr! Not to be missed!
Please let Penny know if you would like to attend.
Event date: September 14th, 2011 at 12:30 - September 14th, 2011 at 13:30
Event location: The Broadway Theatre
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Residents visit ’The Garden Room’
Residents from Willett House are to visit Age Concern Bromley’s The Garden Room Dementia Cafe in Chislehurst on Tuesday 13th September.
The Garden Room is a popular choice of afternoon outing for our residents and their families. They can get involved in an array of activities taking place or just simply enjoy a nice cup of tea and a chat with their loved ones.
It also provides an opportunity for our residents to interact with others living with dementia as well as a chance for families, cares to access a wide range of information.
Relatives and friends are warmly encouraged to join us, if would like futher information please do not hesitate to contact Karla, our activities coordinator on 020 8402 8224.
Event date: September 13th, 2011 at 14:00 - September 13th, 2011 at 16:00
Event location: Chislehurst
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Popular performer returns to Willett House
Residents, relatives and friends are warmly invited to join us as we welcome Jamie Steen to Willett House on Monday 12th September.
Jamie will be singing a variety of songs for us, all are welcome to join in and sing-a-long to ones we know.
For more information please contact activities coordinator, Karla, on 0208 402 8224.
Event date: September 12th, 2011 at 14:30 - September 12th, 2011 at 15:30
Event location: Activities area
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Getting in the groove at Willett House
Residents at Willett House are to enjoy a rocking performance from Jamie Steen on Monday 12th September.
Jamie will be putting on his ’Fabulous 50’s and Swinging 60’s show for our residents where he will be singing hits from the likes of Nat King Cole, Dean Martin, Elvis Presley and many more.
Relatives and friends are welcome to join us for what promises to be an entertaining afternoon.
For more information please contact Karla on 020 8402 8224.
Event date: September 12th, 2011 at 14:30 - September 12th, 2011 at 15:30
Event location: Activities area
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Lucy pet Shiht-Zu dog returns to Elmwood
Elmwood welcome back pet Shiht-Zu dog Lucy on Monday 12th September.
Lucy is a regular visitor and our residents are delighted when she comes to visit. For more information please contact Joy Corbett, Activities coordinator on 020 82491904.
Event date: September 12th, 2011 at 14:00 - September 12th, 2011 at 15:00
Event location:
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Love Walkers to participate in Mooncake Festival
Residents are invited to spend a day celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival, otherwise known as Mooncake Festival, at London’s hot spot, Chinatown.
Chinatown will be brightly decorated with festive lanterns and bunting, there will be Chinese dragon dances to enjoy as well as other traditional Chinese festivities taking place.
We are hoping that the weather holds out so we can enjoy a fun filled day in Chinatown, be sure to join us!
Event date: September 12th, 2011 at 11:00 - September 12th, 2011 at 18:00
Event location: Chinatown
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Lambeth Wind Orchestra perform
Residents from Love Walk, Denmark Hill will be embarking on a trip to Ruskin Park to watch the fantastic ‘Lambeth Wind Orchestra’ on Saturday 10th September.
The 40 man band are based in Herne Hill and perform a variety of musical pieces by composers such as Percy Grainger and Gustav Holst. Our residents will be able to experience first hand the powerful yet classical soft sounds of this amazing musical group.
For more information please contact Penny, Activities Coordinator on 0207 703 3632.
Event date: September 10th, 2011 at 15:00 - September 10th, 2011 at 16:00
Event location: Ruskin park
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Love Walk to watch ’Tango 3’
On Friday 9th September a group of residents from Love Walk, Denmark Hill shall be venturing to the Royal Festival Hall to watch the band ‘Tango 3’ perform. This fantastic trio are bound to get everyone on the dance floor dancing to their modern yet classic tango sounds!
For more information please contact Penny, Activities Coordinator on 0207 703 3632.
Event date: September 9th, 2011 at 13:00 - September 9th, 2011 at 14:00
Event location: Royal Festival Hall
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Shopping trip to the Glades
A group of residents, accompanied by Jimmy, our activities coordinator, can enjoy a trip to the Glades, a popular shopping precinct in Bromley on Friday 9th September.
There are many shops to look at inside and out on the highstreet as well as a choice of coffee shops we can take the delight of sitting in watching the world go by once we have made our purchases.
Event date: September 9th, 2011 at 10:00 - September 9th, 2011 at 13:00
Event location: Bromley
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Acoustic performer to visit Greenhill
Residents, relatives and friends are invited to gather in the lounges this afternoon as we welcome Mark Allan back to Greenhill.
Mark will be performing a mini-set on each of the floors bringing our residents and their guests the sounds of his acoustic guitar.
Be sure not to miss out on what promises to be a fun time for all that attends. If you would like further information, please do not hesitate to contact our activities coordinator, Jimmy, on 0208 290 9130.
Event date: September 8th, 2011 at 15:00 - September 8th, 2011 at 16:00
Event location: Ground floor lounge
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Favourite performer to return to Elmwood
Gary King will be returning to Elmwood on Wednesday 7th September as he once more entertains our residents with his Elvis and Dean Martin impersonations.
Be sure to join us from 3pm as we welcome Gary for a musical afternoon!
Relatives and friends are invited to come along also. For more information please contact Joy Corbett on 0208 249 1904.
Event date: September 7th, 2011 at 15:00 - September 7th, 2011 at 16:00
Event location: Ground floor lounge
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Stan the cat visits Willett House
On Wednesday 7th September Karla, Activities Coordinator shall be bringing her pet kitten Stan to Willett House.
Stan is a loveable and friendly kitten and welcomes all to cuddle and stroke him. For more information please contact Karla on 0208 402 8224.
Event date: September 7th, 2011 at 13:30 - September 7th, 2011 at 15:00
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Jonathan Crisp’s solo ’sole’ of England cycle
Our Executive Director, Jonathan Crisp, will cycle 465 miles across the ’sole’ of England from Land’s End in South West Cornwall to Deal on the Kent coast between the 5th and 10th September.
Jonathan will complete this mammoth solo cycle ride to raise funds for Mission Care in support of our work with the Vuyroli project in Chennai, India.
Vuyroli is a care home and rescue centre for the destitute and the elderly in Chennai, India, the Christian ethos and the centre’s mission clearly complements our own work in South East London. To learn more about Mission Care’s support of the project click here.
Please support Jonathan as he raises money for Mission Care and the Vuyroli project by sponsoring him as he completes this incredible challenge.
To sponsor Jonathan, please click here. To learn more about the route and his preparations and training for the 465 mile journey, visit his online blog.
Event date: September 5th, 2011 at 00:00 - September 10th, 2011 at 00:00
Event location: Lands End to Deal
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Residents join in the ’Big Sing’
Residents from Love Walk are invited to join in this years ’Big Sing’ at London’s South Bank Riverside Terrace.
On Sunday 4th September we can become part of a mass choral performance! For more information please visit their website.
Event date: September 4th, 2011 at 11:00 - September 4th, 2011 at 18:00
Event location: South Bank, London
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Gari Glaysher returns to Elmwood
Residents, friends and relatives are invited to gather in the ground floor lounge on Saturday 3rd September for an afternoon of operatic song from Gari Glaysher.
Gari is a Spinto Tenor who has an amazing powerful voice! Do come along and join us and enjoy the sounds of the talented performer.
For further details please contact Joy Corbett, Activities coordinator on 0203 434 0216
Event date: September 3rd, 2011 at 14:30 - September 3rd, 2011 at 15:30
Event location: Ground floor lounge
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Weekend events at South Bank
On Saturday 3rd September a group of residents from Love Walk are invited to join as we enjoy some special talent at Londons popular area, South Bank.
All are invited to be a part of the London Disability Arts Festival, Liberty.
There will be lots see and do as we admire the new talent from Deaf and Disabled artists with music and cabaret, outdoor arts and dance, and fun for everyone who attends.
This is sure to be an inspiring afternoon for all, please do come and join us.
Event date: September 3rd, 2011 at 11:00 - September 3rd, 2011 at 18:00
Event location: London
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Sounds of classical melodies
We are delighted to welcome Fumi to Elmwood who will be performing a selection of classical songs for us on Thursday 1st September.
Fumi is a violinist and has previously studied at the Royal Academy of Music and also the Trinity College of Music. Be sure to join us to enjoy the soft sounds of classical melodies.
Event date: September 1st, 2011 at 11:00 - September 1st, 2011 at 12:30
Event location: Ground floor lounge
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