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18 Sep 2025

Mawdesley’s Cheese and Wine Afternoon

Jo, our wonderful WISH Activities Lead, brought joy and creativity to our recent Cheese and Wine Afternoon by preparing stunning cheese grazing boards that were as beautiful as they were delicious. Residents and staff gathered to enjoy the boards, share laughter, and create lasting memories. Thanks to the WISH Activity Team’s thoughtful planning and talent, […]

18 Sep 2025

International Country Music Day at St Helens

We had a rootin’ tootin’ time this month for International Country Music Day with an afternoon of singing, dancing and getting all dressed up to celebrate… not forgetting a spot of inflatable horse racing too. The ever amazing Phil Ford came to entertain us with his friend Stephen and our staff and residents had a […]

15 Sep 2025

An Outing to Everton Park for Skelmersdale

One autumnal September weekend, our ladies and gents enjoyed a trip out in our minibus with WISH Activity Team members Sandra and Sheereen, to Everton Park in Liverpool. It’s one of the best spots to see the beautiful city whilst being surrounded by lovely greenery. What used to be rows upon rows of houses, for […]

01 Sep 2025

Triple Birthday Celebrations at Burscough

One week this month, we had the privilege of celebrating three of our lovely ladies birthdays! In her dashing party hat in our first photo and surrounded by her loving family, we celebrated Vera’s birthday in our designated party orangery. Next up, we have The Boss’ (Bruce Springsteen) number one fan, Patsy and finally our […]

29 Aug 2025

ASH’s Successful Summer Fayre

This August, we held our annual summer fair and we would like to say a huge thank you to our amazing residents, families, staff, and local shops for making our summer fayre a splashing success! We had 2 fantastic singers who came to perform for our residents and visitors but unfortunately, the weather were […]

22 Aug 2025

Mawdesley’s Trip on The Rose of Parbold

This month, our residents enjoyed a peaceful and memorable trip aboard the Rose of Parbold barge. Surrounded by the beauty of the waterways, we took in the stunning views, fresh air, and the gentle pace of life on the canal. There was plenty of laughter, chatter, and time to relax together as we cruised along. […]

21 Aug 2025

Introducing Elvis & Elton at ASH

Sadly we had to say goodbye to our beloved Nugget, the rabbit, who left us to go to heaven. He was a very well loved member of our family and home and we will miss him so much. As we did not want another so soon, as he cannot be replaced, we would now like […]

19 Aug 2025

Biker Night for Mawdesley

One lovely evening this August our WISH Activity Team took our residents to a ‘Biker Night’ at the Farmers Arms Heskin . Bikes lined the street, engines roared, and the place was full of good food, cold drinks, and even better company. The residents made everyone feel right at home—such an awesome mix of community […]

11 Aug 2025

Super Summer Fayre at Skelmersdale

Our Summer Fayre was a huge success as we raised £515.10! This goes to our ‘Residents Fund’ to give our ladies and gents a fulfilled wellbeing lifestyle. We have a few thank you’s including our WISH Activity Team Team, our suppliers for their kind donations, the kitchen team, Anne McManus, Home Manager Sue King, and […]

09 Aug 2025

Ormskirk’s Superb Summer Fayre

It was a great day one Saturday for our Summer Fayre! Here is what WISH Activity Team Lead Brenda said, “We had great support from families and staff once again. All staff got involved and helped out, we had Matt on the karaoke and doing the bar, keeping everyone entertained! The weather held out too […]

08 Aug 2025

2 Special Little Visitors at Ormskirk

This month, we had the pitter patter of little feet throughout our home when our staff members, Lizzie and Geena brought in their lovely little girls, Elowyn and Aria Aria sat with our residents, Norma and were colouring in together, side by side, it was so lovely to see! And Lizzie brought Elowyn upstairs to […]

05 Aug 2025

Skelmersdale’s McDonalds Treat!

As much as we enjoy the delicious meals that our fabulous kitchen team cook for our ladies and gents everyday, sometimes a craving for a takeaway is just what we want So, our WISH Activity Team headed out with all our orders and brought McDonalds back for those who fancied a delicious hamburger or nuggets […]

05 Aug 2025

National Beer Day at St Helens

Our ladies and gents had a great day celebrating National Beer Day! Our WISH Activity Team bought a selection of beers from around the world so our residents could sample them to see what were their favourites. It was such a successful afternoon, we only got photos of Maureen trying out her beer, but rest […]

05 Aug 2025

Paul & Pamela from St Helens Take Southport

One lovely sunny afternoon this month, WISH Activity Team member Jackie and Minibus Driver, Ste took our residents, Paul and Pamela out on a trip to Southport. Jackie said, “We spent the afternoon pottering around sunny Southport. We took a picnic with us and found a bench in the lakeside gardens in a quiet corner […]

05 Aug 2025

Burscough’s 35 Year Anniversary Celebration

What a fabulous day we had celebrating 35 years since our home’s opening back in 1990. Not only did we celebrate the home but also our longest serving members of staff, Housekeeper Karen and Home Manager Sammi being here from the very beginning, and Chef Mel celebrating her 25th year at our home. It was […]