Herald - Issue 410

5th August 2021 • The HERALD • Page 43 v THE HERALD - ENCOURAGING LOCAL ENTERPRISE v WE CARE, YOU CARE Joyful JAMS Fundraiser Appeal We have all been a ected by the pandemic in some way or another. Elders in care homes especially have missed out on visits from loved ones and from groups like JAMS, or Joyful Arts Movement and Song to give them their full title. JAMS are a group of artists committed to creating joy with elders and those living with dementia in care across Hampshire and Norfolk. Sessions may include a combination of dance, music and song, reminiscence, theatre, and comedy to engage and upli participants. JAMS’ participatory dance and movement is incredibly special; it’s a relational art form that relies upon communication (o en non-verbal), trust, and a willingness to engage. All JAMS Facilitators adopt a person- centered approach. is means each session is unique and planned activities may go out the window at the last minute to adapt to the needs of the participant. Most importantly every individual is respected, and their contribution is valued no matter how small. During the last year JAMS have really missed seeing residents in person, but they’ve worked hard to ensure they can continue to provide entertainment for them, including Covid-safe resource boxes that contain everything care homes need to continue providing great inclusive and creative care in these challenging times. ey’ve also created Pictures of You, a mini- lm consisting of 6 short vignette pieces that work either as stand-alone pieces or viewed together. JAMS are fundraising so they can continue to build on these projects and others. e total amount needed to run these for a year is £25,000. And while they have potential funders in place for the work, there’s a shortfall of £2,500. To raise the de cit JAMS have set up a fundraiser. If someone you love has been affected, please consider donating to this worthy cause. www.localgiving.org/appeal/ Joyfuljamsprovidingsafeentertainment or visit their website: www.joyfuljams. co.uk Joyful Jams create fun & engaging activities for care home residents Ahead of welcoming its rst residents later this year, Places for People Living Plus, has unveiled two immersive new videos showing prospective customers around Nightingale Lodge in Romsey. O ering new accommodation to over 55s, Nightingale Lodge – named a er Victorian icon and former Romsey resident Florence Nightingale – is a new community development being delivered by Places for People Living Plus in partnership with Test Valley Borough Council and Hampshire County Council. Prospective customers are invited to look around Nightingale Lodge for the rst time, releasing two new videos and a range of images ahead of completion later this year. They show what the completed brick building will look like, as well as o ering residents a virtual walk through the communal resident areas – including a large garden – as well as a look inside the 54 homes – each of which o er modern, spacious, self- contained accommodation and private outdoor space. ese homes will be available in two ways; 17 properties will be on sale through Shared Ownership, while 37 a ordable rent properties will be available via Hampshire Home Choice for people who have care and housing needs in the local area. Nightingale Lodge will o er several extra care facilities – including 24-hour onsite care, commissioned by Hampshire County Council. Residents will also bene t from a wellness suite, hair and beauty salon, a restaurant to enjoy meals with other residents or guests, a club lounge to relax in, a communal lounge which will be a hub for social activities, plus a landscaped communal garden for sociable summer’s days. Each home will also feature a private balcony or outside terrace for enjoying a book or quiet, restful times. Located just one mile from the historic market town of Romsey and a short drive from the New Forest, means that residents are surrounded by local attractions to enjoy with family and friends – and with private residents parking at Nightingale Lodge, living there is hassle free. Places for People Group, owns or manages more than 209,000 homes across the UK. Nightingale Lodge is the company’s rst extra care development in Romsey. Further information on Nightingale Lodge can be found online at: www. l i v i n g p l u s . c o . u k / f i nd - a - h ome / nightingale-lodge/, via the sales enquiry number: 01772 666 134 or contact Test Valley Borough Council on: 01264 368 000 with regards to rental enquiries. PLACES FOR PEOPLE UNVEILS FIRST LOOK AT EXTRA CARE DEVELOPMENT