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Merry Christmas from everyone at Beverley Parklands! We have had a very busy festive period already. We held a Christmas poetry session with Ann Smith, our volunteer, who stepped up the festivities arriving dressed up as Rudolf! Residents enjoyed listening to poems whilst sipping on a mocktail or two. School children aged 4/5 years old…
On 2nd December residents from Lindsay Hall all got in the festive spirit and had lots of seasonal fun at our Christmas Fayre, raising money for their residents’ fund. The day was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. There were lots of different stalls such as a tombola, Bric a Brac, chocolate board, Christmas Crafts, raffle and…
We are delighted to announce that we were awarded with the highest possible rating of Outstanding by CQC after our recent inspection, which only the top 1% of care homes nationally receive! The report can be read by clicking on the link from our Home page, but here are some quotes which I think truly…
We are going to unveil our 2019 Calendar on Thursday 8 November 2018 at 6:30pm. Activities Coordinator, Steph Ashton, said: "Join us for an evening of celebration where the Calendar will be unveiled. You will be able to pre-order a calendar at £5 each. You will also have the chance to meet some of our calendar stars and photographers.…
The staff at Beverley Parklands put a smile on the residents faces this Halloween with some fantastic Halloween costumes! Like all Homes across the Yorkare Homes group, Halloween is another event which our dedicated activity teams at each Home will make special for the residents with parties, great decor and willing colleagues! Now for Bonfire…
At the end of September all of the residents of Beverley Parklands along with staff, friends and family members got together to celebrate the anniversary of the home opening. A buffet with Bucks Fizz and birthday cake was enjoyed while everyone was entertained by the singer Sandra which soon led to a knees up and…
Residents recently had an unexpected adventure on the water when the low tide meant our boat trip was extended. It was a lovely day on a longboat cruising down Beverley Beck and seeing the sights from the water. For some residents it was their first time on a canal boat while others talked fondly about…
At Beverley Parklands everyone enjoys singing and dancing therefore it was great fun when local musician Dean stopped by to perform for us. Dean did two sessions – one in the residential area and the other in the Haven with a variety of songs from all eras. One of the residents told Maz, our activity…
The residents at Magdalen Park have recently had some special visitors. A group of 9 horses from Totley’s equestrian came to visit the home. Residents, family members, friends and staff all had the chance to give the horses a stroke while some of the residents’ grandchildren even had a little ride on a horse. Steph…
On Friday 7th September, some residents and staff from Beverley Parklands enjoyed a scenic trip out to Hutton Le Hole in North Yorkshire. We wandered around the quaint, historic village and saw sheep roaming through the streets at will! We had a tasty lunch at the Forge Tea rooms and indulged at the local Chocolate Factory in the afternoon. A massive…
