http://www.wshcarehomes.co.uk/index.php news on line diary, notes, things of interest etc en theed@wshcarehomes.co.uk Copyright 2010 2010-03-15T16:35:20+00:00 http://www.wshcarehomes.co.uk/index.php/carehome/news_item/news_romans_to_begin_the_development_of_six_ensuite_rooms/ http://www.wshcarehomes.co.uk/index.php/carehome/news_item/news_romans_to_begin_the_development_of_six_ensuite_rooms/#When:16:35:20Z Romans to begin the development of six ensuite rooms The home has acknowledged the demand for ensuite facilities and has had numerous enquiries, in the past, for ensuite rooms.  Over the past few months the Society has been working with an architect to draw up plans to incorporate ensuite rooms into the home.  In addition the staircase will be altered to allow improved access to the first floor. Meetings were recently held to announce the plans and drawings of the new bedrooms were available for inspection.  Work will commence on April 6th and last for approximatley six weeks.  Please watch the website for news and photographs of developments.  There are a few ensuite rooms still available please contact the home directly for any enquries about availability the contact number is 01273 270100. 2010-03-15T16:35:20+00:00 http://www.wshcarehomes.co.uk/index.php/carehome/news_item/news_pat_dogs_visiting_romans_on_a_weekly_basis/ http://www.wshcarehomes.co.uk/index.php/carehome/news_item/news_pat_dogs_visiting_romans_on_a_weekly_basis/#When:16:43:06Z PAT dogs visiting Romans on a weekly basis Romans care home has established a link with PAT.  This idea was orginally put forward by our Friends committee and Vanessa Farmer, Romans manager, has been working hard to link-up with this valuable charity. PAT is a registered charity and stands for Pets As Therapy. The Society has for some time been aware of the benefit of regular contact with animals and the joy that an animal can bring.  Romans now have their own PAT dog called Oscar.  He is a three year old golden retriever who visits the home every Thursday morning with his owner Linda Spring.  Oscar is enjoying the attention he receives from the residents in the way of pats and hugs.  We hope to have some photos in our gallery of Oscar, Linda and our residents. If you would like to find out more about PAT and what they do please visit their website at http://www.petsastherapy.org/. Romans 2010-01-30T16:43:06+00:00 http://www.wshcarehomes.co.uk/index.php/carehome/news_item/news_race_night_in_aid_of_rosemary_mount_rasies_nearly_200/ http://www.wshcarehomes.co.uk/index.php/carehome/news_item/news_race_night_in_aid_of_rosemary_mount_rasies_nearly_200/#When:09:11:32Z Race night in aid of Rosemary Mount raises nearly £200 The Globe pub in Worthing held a race nigh and has kindly donated the proceeds to Rosemary Mount Friends.  This money will be used to fund outings which, in the past, have included a day out to Shoreham Airport and most recently a trip to a local garden centre. Thank you to Globe pub for supporting us.  Rosemary Mount 2009-12-01T09:11:32+00:00 http://www.wshcarehomes.co.uk/index.php/carehome/news_item/news_chutney_and_jam_week_has_added_80_to_romans_friends_funds/ http://www.wshcarehomes.co.uk/index.php/carehome/news_item/news_chutney_and_jam_week_has_added_80_to_romans_friends_funds/#When:09:08:19Z Chutney and jam week has added £80 to Romans Friends funds Romans Friends together with staff prepared jams and chutneys to sell during the final week in November all monies raised were donated to the Friends fund.  The sale was a great success and raised over £80.  Many thanks to those that contributed to the sale and to those who bought our preserves. Romans 2009-12-01T09:08:19+00:00 http://www.wshcarehomes.co.uk/index.php/carehome/news_item/news_rosemary_mount_christmas_fair_raises_over_500/ http://www.wshcarehomes.co.uk/index.php/carehome/news_item/news_rosemary_mount_christmas_fair_raises_over_500/#When:09:03:44Z Rosemary Mount Christmas Fair raises over £500 Rosemary Mount’s Christmas fair which was held on Saturday 28th November 2009 was a great success.  The Fair was organised by the home’s staff and Friends to raise funds for our resident’s outings and acitvities.  Father Christmas joined us and provided entertainment for the children.  Rosemary Mount sends a special thanks to all those who supported the fair. Rosemary Mount 2009-12-01T09:03:44+00:00 http://www.wshcarehomes.co.uk/index.php/carehome/news_item/news_theme_days_announced_for_2010_for_both_homes/ http://www.wshcarehomes.co.uk/index.php/carehome/news_item/news_theme_days_announced_for_2010_for_both_homes/#When:12:54:48Z Theme days announced for 2010 for both homes Romans and Rosemary Mount have put together a list of theme days for 2010 to include St Valentines day, World poetry day and British tea party day.  The theme days were a great success during the course of 2009 with residents and staff celebrtaing a special day. Watch our website for photos of these events. 2009-11-17T12:54:48+00:00 http://www.wshcarehomes.co.uk/index.php/carehome/news_item/news_rosemary_mount_quiz_night_raises_over_120/ http://www.wshcarehomes.co.uk/index.php/carehome/news_item/news_rosemary_mount_quiz_night_raises_over_120/#When:15:34:12Z Rosemary Mount quiz night raises over £120 Rosemary Mount Friends would like to thank all those that attended its quiz night on Saturday 3rd October 2009.  A fish and chip suuper was arranged for all attendees and the evening raised over £120 this money will be used to arrange outings and provide entertainment for our residents. 2009-11-03T15:34:12+00:00 http://www.wshcarehomes.co.uk/index.php/carehome/news_item/news_staff_nvq_success/ http://www.wshcarehomes.co.uk/index.php/carehome/news_item/news_staff_nvq_success/#When:15:26:11Z Staff NVQ success The Society continues to encourage its staff the opportunity to complete NVQ’s.  We are pleased to announce that the following staff have successfully completed the following: Chris Baker (Rosemary Mount) NVQ3 Louise Bunch (Romans) NVQ2 Amy Carter (Rosemary Mount) NVQ2 Viv Cooke (Romans) NVQ2 Rita Hammond (Romans) NVQ3 Sheila Hubbard (Romans) NVQ2 Jan Hughes (Romans) NVQ2 Jacquie Richards (Romans) NVQ2 Business Administration 2009-11-03T15:26:11+00:00 http://www.wshcarehomes.co.uk/index.php/carehome/news_item/news_romans_race_night_raises_over_750_for_our_residents/ http://www.wshcarehomes.co.uk/index.php/carehome/news_item/news_romans_race_night_raises_over_750_for_our_residents/#When:11:06:24Z Romans Race night raises over £750 for our residents On Friday 25th September 2009 over 80 people attended a race night at Romans Pub. Chris Pobjoy, the Landlord kindly allowed Romans to run a fundraising event on its premises.  The event was a sell-out and the price of the ticket included a fantastic buffet prepared by our resident cook Sandra Catchpole.  Janice Mase and Shirley Turner, from our Friends Committee, helped Sandra prepare the food for the evening.  Peter Hewitt, a member of the Society, ran the Tote and our compere, Andy from Romans pub, kept us all entertained announcing the races and the winnings.  A special thanks has to go to Jacquie Richards, Romans Secretary, who organised the event and managed to get sponsors for the all the races.  Jeanette Benfield, Lesley Ede, Shirley Turner and Julie Veck helped Peter run the Tote and we are grateful for their support. Thank you to everyone who attended this evening and made it such a great success.  We will let you know how the Friends intend to spend the money. These events help the Society to provide extra trips and activities that our residents enjoy and appreciate. Romans 2009-09-29T11:06:24+00:00 http://www.wshcarehomes.co.uk/index.php/carehome/news_item/news_hills_sound_and_vision_donates_a_digital_camera_to_rosemary_mount/ http://www.wshcarehomes.co.uk/index.php/carehome/news_item/news_hills_sound_and_vision_donates_a_digital_camera_to_rosemary_mount/#When:11:10:36Z Hills Sound and Vision has donated a digital camera to Rosemary Mount Rosemary Mount has been unable to record some of its events as it has not had the use of a camera.  Our residents enjoy looking back at the events and fund raising activities that the care homes run.  A local supplier, Hills Sound and Vision,  has kindly given a camera for our staff to use in the home.  For more information on our donor please look at the website http://www.hillsradio.ltd.uk/. Rosemary Mount 2009-08-25T11:10:36+00:00