28th March 2024 • The HERALD • Page 47 v THE HERALD - Proud to be part of your communityv WE CARE, YOU CARE Friendship Friday Club Launched at West Cliff Hall Hartford Care’s West Cli Hall Care Home in Hythe proudly presents the launch of its vibrant Friendship Friday Club, an inclusive gathering held every Friday from 12noon to 4pm. Everyone is invited to join in the fun, where attendees can savour the delights of sh & chips while engaging in entertaining activities and performances. Aga Gierek-Tan, the Home Manager, says: “West Cliff Hall is more than just a care home; it’s a place filled with love and laughter. Our devoted team really enjoy what they do and want to make a difference. We pride ourselves on ensuring that our residents live their best possible lives in an environment that is safe, happy and fun. Seeing these wonderful people thrive puts a smile on my face every single day. We want to extend this joy to those living in the local community through the establishment of the Friendship Club. This initiative provides an avenue for connecting with others, engaging in uplifting conversations, experiencing a change of scenery, and sharing in an afternoon of merriment with residents and team members alike.” Nestled on West Street in Hythe, West Cli Hall o ers dementia care, residential care, respite breaks, day care, and end-of-life care, across its 59 generously appointed bedrooms. e historic care home boasts expansive landscaped gardens with picturesque views of Southampton Waters. Recently refurbished communal areas, such as the lounge and dining room, provide residents with comfortable spaces to unwind, socialise, and participate in a diverse range of activities. Hartford Care is committed to building a sustainable future and is continuously investing in its homes and improving its green credentials. With this in mind, alongside the internal refurbishment project, the company has also installed solar panels at West Cli Hall, to help reduce the homes’ energy consumption by producing renewable energy. Hartford Care’s ethos is ‘Creating Caring Communities’; its philosophy of care is underpinned by creating communities that are friendly, kind and welcoming of everyone, caring for each other and celebrating individuality by recognising that everyone needs something di erent to thrive. For more information on the Friendship Friday Club at West Cli Hall, West Street, Hythe, SO45 6AA, call 023 8084 4938. Appletree Careline provide a 24 hour/365 days a year monitoring service to people living in and around the district of the New Forest who wish to have the security and reassurance of an immediate response in times of crisis or emergency, to person or property. ey pride themselves in the provision of a quality, local service for self-funding customers who require an additional layer of support to maintain their independence. ey would like to encourage ‘younger’ older people who wish to take proactive steps to remain in their own homes or who are taking reactive steps following a discreet health episode to think about obtaining an alarm. It is known from national research and anecdotally from customers that following an incident, accident or when taking advice from a medical professional, many people feel that an alarm is preferable to accepting homecare or moving into residential care. Following the activation of a community alarm or ID wristband emergency call, Appletree Careline sta will mobilise the help required by contacting family members, friends or the emergency services. If you feel you could bene t yourself, or you have a friend or relative who could bene t from an Appletree Careline alarm, please call them to discuss your needs. Call: 023 8028 5523 or email: appletree.careline@nfdc.gov.uk HYTHE HUDDLE Hythe Huddle, the drop in support group for people living with dementia and their carers, organised by Families Matter, meet on the first Wednesday of each month from 2pm to 4pm at Cornerstone URC, Hythe SO45 6BR. Activities are planned throughout the year. eir next meeting is on Wednesday 3rd April for Easter Cra s. Refreshments are available, kindly donated by Tesco. For more information call: 023 8020 7623 or email: o ce.fm.hurc@gmail.com Do You Know about Appletree Careline?
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