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09 Oct 2025

A Trip to Blackpool illuminations for Mawdesley

A lovely group of our ladies and gents enjoyed our first trip of 2025 this October to Blackpool illuminations. First up on the trip out, we stopped off at the newly refurbished Seafarer chippy, and it was amazing as always. Full of delicious fish, chips and delicious desserts, we then headed through the illuminations. Everyone […]

08 Oct 2025

National Vegetarian Week at St Helens

Earlier this month, it was national vegetarian week, so WISH Activity Team members Jackie and Lisa hosted a cooking session with our ladies and gents. Together they made vegetable tray bakes. From the washing and chopping of the vegetables together to bring their veggie designs to life, it was healthy fun! Everyone enjoyed the […]

06 Oct 2025

Homecare Say, “Happy 100th Birthday Nancy!”

What a honour and privilege it was this month to celebrate our wonderful Nancy’s 100th birthday in her own home! We have been helping Nancy stay independent in her own home for 11 years so our staff all come over to help her celebrate her special day. Our devoted staff visited her with a card, […]

06 Oct 2025

Linda The Bingo Queen at Ormskirk

We would like to give our fabulous Care Assistant Linda a big shout out this month for being the best bingo caller in the land! WISH Activity Team Lead Brenda says, “Every Friday Linda sets the bingo up with lovely prizes and even dresses up! She really does make the effort, even if 2 residents […]

06 Oct 2025

A Week in The Life at ASH

We had a fabulous and varied week of fun, celebrations, activities and trips out this October here at Andrew Smith House! First up, we celebrated our beautiful Doreen’s birthday with a pretty pink birthday cake to match our wonderful lady. We held another delightful afternoon tea for our ladies and gents, plenty of autumnal crafts […]

02 Oct 2025

MacMillan Coffee Morning at Skelmersdale

One Friday, our staff organised a successful coffee morning for the charity, MacMillan and we had a wonderful turn out! WISH Activity Team Lead Sheereen said, “We had a successful morning raising just over £60. Cakes were made by the amazing Kitchen Team and Ruth one of our nurses. We enjoyed a quiz and learnt […]

30 Sep 2025

Piggies Bringing Joy to Our Burscough Residents

Charlie and Billy, our fluffy little guinea pigs at the home, made an appearance on Peacock Unit this week . Our ladies and gents love to see them and enjoy watching their antics. Ann and Mary enjoyed them being on the bed and letting them have a play. They were hiding behind Ann’s teddies on […]

29 Sep 2025

Macmillan Coffee Morning at ASH

One Friday, our amazing staff hosted a Macmillan Coffee Morning, bringing together residents, staff and resident families for a delightful morning of coffee, cake and community. The highlight of the event was our cake competition, where resident had the pleasure of judging and selecting a well-deserving winner. It was wonderful to see everyone coming together […]

26 Sep 2025

Baking Together at Ormskirk

This month, our ladies and WISH Activity Team had a fun baking session making shortbread (well that was the plan!). Lynne our new WISH Activity Team member joined us and it still went a little pear shaped. WISH Activity Team Lead Brenda said, “You know me and baking… remember the fudge! We had a fun […]

25 Sep 2025

Skelmersdale’s Pet Therapy with Luna & Sparkle

It was everyone’s favourite day of the activity calendar this month, when WISH Activity Team Lead Sheereen brought in her lovely pups, Luna & Sparkle! Our ladies and gents love the gentle cuddles and kisses from the dynamic doggie duo, they bring so much joy to the home every time they visit. Pet therapy offers […]

25 Sep 2025

St Helens Say, ‘Happy Birthday… To No One’!

We don’t need an excuse to have a good ol’ party here at Stocks Hall St Helens, so this September in a lull of celebrations, we celebrated everyone whose birthday it wasn’t! With our party hats on, a great big cake, jelly and party games, we had a ball not celebrating together. We even played […]

23 Sep 2025

Oscar & Peter Play Chess at Mawdesley

We’re delighted to introduce our KP, Sophie, who recently brought in her son, Oscar, for a special visit. Oscar is a big fan of chess and was thrilled to sit down for a match with our resident Peter, who also shares a passion for the game. The two of them quickly bonded over strategy, laughter, […]

19 Sep 2025

Ormskirk’s Well-Being Wednesday Walk

The wet weather didn’t stop us here at Ormskirk doing our well-being Wednesday walk this month. Our lovely Audrey, Jenny, Jean, Beryl, WISH Activity Team Brenda and Rhydian took to the woods for a leisurely stroll through the woods. Beryl was giving everyone a lovely flower along the way – how kind! Our well-being Wednesday […]

19 Sep 2025

ASH’s September Trips So Far!

This September, our lovely ASH residents joined our WISH activity team to visit Bolton Abbey in the mini bus. They enjoyed scenic views of the countryside around Skipton during the mini bus ride. At The Cavendish Pavilion, they had great company, socialising with fellow peers and activity staff. A leisurely walk in Bolton Abbey’s beautiful […]

18 Sep 2025

Andrew Smith House Inspected & Rated GOOD by CQC

We’re delighted to announce that we’ve maintained our ‘Good’ rating with the Care Quality Commission – consistency is key! A massive thank you goes out to our incredible team of staff throughout the home in their departments, from Housekeeping, Kitchen, Maintenance, Activities, Nursing and Care teams. Also, to our fantastic Home Manager, Diane and Deputy […]