The folk at Langfield Care Home in Manchester decided to make the Easter break a time of celebration and fun, as they embarked on a host of seasonal activities.

The celebrations kicked off with arts and crafts, always a firm favourite with the people who live at the home. They kept themselves busy creating wreaths and other festive decorations.

To make the holiday even more of a special occasion, Langfield Care Home organised a DIY bonnet competition where residents decorated their hats with spring-themed accents, flowers, eggs and more.

The winner of the competition was Joan, who created a simple yet elegant bonnet that truly stood out.

The more the merrier for Easter celebrations at Langfield Care Home.

She said: "I never imagined I would win! How wonderful! It's been such a lovely Easter."

Chantal Kilcourse, Activity Coordinator at Langfield Care Home, added: "There were plenty of laughs and smiles all around this Easter week, and our homemade decorations really helped to bring the Easter spirit to life in our home.”

If that wasn’t enough, the home welcomed a visit from the local dance troupe The McGowanettes.

They showed off their impressive Morris Dancing skills and even got some residents dancing and clapping along to the lively music.

Vivienne Daly, Home Manager at Langfield Care Home, said: “We would like to extend a huge thank you to The McGowanettes for visiting our home and sharing their fantastic Morris Dancing with our residents. They did an amazing job, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed watching the performances.”

The Easter celebrations are typical of both the home and the group’s dedication to enriching its residents' lives, with a commitment to crafting personalised and meaningful experiences that cater to each resident’s unique needs and preferences.

Langfield Care Home in Langley, near Middleton is part of the Orchard Care Homes group, which operates 23 care homes in the Midlands and the North of England.

It offers residential dementia care and operates a ‘Reconnect’ specialist residential dementia care community. It holds a ‘good’ rating with the Care Quality Commission. For more information about the home visit: https://orchardcarehomes.com/carehomes/langfield-langley-middleton

For more information on Orchard Care Homes please call 01423 859859. Last year the group won Outstanding Care Home Provider at the Stars of Social Care Awards. Every home across its portfolio has achieved a five-star food rating.

Smiles all round as Langfield Care Home gets into the Easter spirit