News & events

Bridge House residents raise money for Young Dementia UK

Despite the questionable yet expected summer rain, our recent summer fair was a roaring success with circa £200 being raised for Young Dementia UK. Over 100 residents and relatives descended on the Riverly Club and took part in what ended up being an action packed day. The local community filled stalls and Age UK, Carers …

Day Trip to Bournemouth!

Bridge House Garden & Beach Party

What a beautiful transformation our garden has gone through! Everyone worked so hard to get our garden looking amazing for the Carebase competition and although we were not winners, the garden alone seemed the perfect prize when it became the setting for our fantastic beach party, We enjoyed ice cream, Cocktails, live music from folk …

Bridge House Garden Competition

We have been very busy here at Bridge House working hard on our entry for the upcoming garden competition, Residents, Relatives and Staff have been putting there green fingers to the test as we compete against other Carebase homes, We are so pleased with our beautiful garden, for now it is a secret so keep …

National Care Home Open Day

20th June from 10am-4pm We will be opening our doors to the public, to help bring people in to better understanding of life living in a care home, to show the great parts of care and to connect our residents to their community, Everyone is welcome to join us and view the home, enjoy tea …

Mad Hatters Tea Party

What a fantastic afternoon we had down the rabbit hole in wonderland for mad hatters tea party!! The mad hatter (chef-Richard)  created some topsy turvy food, that was both enjoyable,tasty & fun to try! decorations created a whimsical feel and everyone’s outfits were Wonderful!!  

Irish Dancers at Bridge House

St Patricks Day was a fun filled day at Bridge House. We enjoyed an irish tipple in our irish bar with irish music and quiz, In the afternoon the residents were dazzled with a stunning performace from local irish dancing group. including a performance of the hornpipe which will be entered into this years world …

Milestones Museum Trip

What a fantastic day the residents of bridge house had visiting living museum Milestones! great reminiscence and nostalgic memories had by all. walking the cobbled streets, visiting the shops, pub and penny arcade.

Keeping active with dementia

Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease affect thousands of people all over the UK, an issue which can have a huge impact on both the affected and their families. While, to date, there isn’t a cure, there are a number of dementia care methods which can help not only reduce the symptoms but also allow them to …

Dementia friends scheme picking up pace

A national scheme dedicated to persuading employees to become ‘dementia friends’ is outstripping public expectation, with close to half a million workers already pledging their support for the idea. The pioneering dementia friends scheme is being overseen by the Dementia Creative Committee, whose chairman Roland Rudd has described the response that has greeted the concept …

Minister calling for drug trials for dementia patients

The Government’s adviser for dementia has suggested that thousands of sufferers of the condition should be offered free drug trials, an action which could become a credible method of helping to uncover a treatment for the condition.

Jogs better guard against dementia than crosswords

A study conducted by scientists from King’s College London has found that people trying to protect themselves against dementia should put on their running shoes instead of filling in a crossword. The experts who carried out the study have concluded that a significant amount of evidence is building which suggests that running is much more …