Stow in the Snow brings Success
Following the success of our summer competition ‘Stow in Bloom’, we launched our very first winter competition ‘Stow in the Snow’ to get everyone into the festive spirit. This competition was designed to provide meaningful Christmas activities within the homes and engage staff, residents and their families all together at this special time of year. […]
A Fabulous Christmas Fair
On the 10th November, Stowlangtoft Hall opened its doors for the annual Christmas Fair with over 25 stalls ranging from handmade crafts and jewellery to children’s toys and games as well as demonstrations from the local model railway club; it really was a day for all the family to enjoy together. The highlight of the […]
Partnership working with local School
In November, we hosted students from Thurston Community College as part of their Health and Social Care course. They worked with members of the nursing, care and domestic teams to complete their unit on Infection Prevention and Control looking at how this is used in a real-life setting. The students’ particularly enjoyed practical activities including […]
Stow in Bloom Success!
This summer we have been encouraging residents to get creative in the garden with the launch of our inaugural ‘Stow in Bloom’ competition, to engage residents, families, staff and volunteers to contribute to the effort to find ‘Best in Stow’! With categories ranging from tallest sunflower, to best hanging basket or vegetable crop, there has […]
Beach Weeks sees Donkeys Visit
This year saw over 20 residents join staff on their annual trip to Felixstowe as part of Stowlangtoft on Sea’s Beach Week. Residents enjoyed seaside fish and chips and ice cream as well as dipping their toes in the sea. There was plenty of fun to be had back at Stowlangotft Hall with a visit […]
Partnership Working with the Fire Service
As part of September’s Fire Awareness week, we have been championing fire safety in conjunction with Suffolk Fire and Rescue teams from Ixworth and Elmswell, who have conducted a simulated evacuation exercise from Stowlangtoft Hall. The exercise involved two fire engines and crews and a dozen staff from Stowlangtoft Hall who took the simulated roles […]
Saddle Up for a Trip to the ‘Big S’ Ranch!
Excitement continued for residents at Stowlangtoft hall which for the first week of September doubled as “The Big S Ranch” as residents and staff saddled up, held onto their hats to have lots of Country & Western theme fun. Residents and staff sang along and dosey-doed to live music from ‘Country Roads’, created some fabulous […]
Sister Home, Melford Court, rated ‘Good’
We are delighted to report that Melford Court has been rated ‘as good overall and also good in all five categories by CQC following their May inspection. The inspectors said they found: “a welcoming, open and uplifting culture at the home.” as well as commenting that “the entire staff team worked cohesively together.” We are […]
Sports Day Success for our Residents
After last year’s success we hosted our second Stowlangtoft Hall Sports Day on the 29th May. Residents and staff took part in our fun sports day participating in wheelchair races, obstacle race and of course the egg and spoon races all cheered on by their fellow residents. After a welcome ice-cream break, the afternoon finished […]
Celebrating a Royal Wedding in Style
On the 21st April we took party in National Care Home Open Day and celebrated the Queen’s birthday with live music, afternoon tea and a visit from Local fire fighter Brian Hawes who is a recipient of the Queen’s Fire service Medal. In May the celebrations continued with a British style street party with take […]
