Issue 2 | April 2017
Stars
Awards
2017
Inside...
Welcome to Take 5.............................. 2
A marathon effort by Ashley........ 2
A fond farewell from Michael..... 3
Four-legged friends.............................. 3
News
and
views
from
around
Care South
Could it be you
this year?
We’re counting down the days to our annual
Care South Stars Awards ceremony on 20 June
The nominations are coming in and we can’t wait to see who will be
crowned this year’s shining Stars. The ceremony is set to be a fabulous
celebration of everyone’s hard work and we hope to see you there!
New faces at Care South.......... 4-5
Take 5 minutes with.......................... 5
Digni-tea for Dignity............................ 6
Chef’s recipe............................................... 9
Plus all your favourite
quizzes and competitions!
See page
Spring
celebrations!
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It’s a winner!
Take5 Photo Competition
See page
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Welcome to
Take5
Spring has
finally arrived
and what a
wonderful Spring
we are having, with the
flowering bulbs and blossom
looking particularly good
this year!
I know how much everyone enjoys
having the better weather for activities
and being able to get out and about, but
rain or shine there are plenty of activities
happening across our Care South homes
throughout the year – as evidenced in
this second edition of Take 5.
We are looking forward to our annual
Care South Stars Awards ceremony
which will be held on 20 June. I
understand we have been receiving
a record number of nominations – the
judges will have a difficult task!
Michael Peden has just retired as our
Director of HR and Training after nearly
seven years with Care South. We are
grateful for his contribution, particularly
with the development of the Care South
Stars Awards and the development and
launch of our HEART Values. We wish
Michael every happiness in his retirement.
I am sure you will all extend a warm
welcome to our new Interim HR Director,
Alison Thorne-Henderson, as she visits our
homes and offices in the coming weeks.
From the feedback received, it is clear
that staff like our new look staff magazine,
with all the news, competitions and
recipes. Don’t forget it is your magazine
and we welcome ideas for features in
future issues.
Meanwhile the Chairman and I hope to
see many of you over the next couple
of months as we do our visits to all the
homes and home care offices.
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Ashley (right) competing in the
Weymouth Half Marathon
A marathon effort by Ashley Smith
Ashley Smith, Interim Deputy Manager at Maiden
Castle House, successfully ran the Weymouth Half
Marathon, running the course in a very impressive
1 hour, 52 minutes, in spite of the wet conditions.
Commenting on his run, Ashley said: “I’d like to say a huge thank you
to everyone who supported me so generously and for those who came
to cheer me on. I wanted to raise money for the Residents’ Amenity
Fund as I have seen first-hand the impact a varied and social activities
programme has on the health and wellbeing of our residents.”
Ashley raised more than £300 for the Residents’ Amenity Fund
– well done!
Anagram Corner
Can you untangle this issue’s cunning anagrams?
The first five correct entries drawn out of the hat
will all receive a £20 Love2Shop voucher.
You can find details of how you can enter all the Take 5
competitions on page 12.
Entries close on 23 June. Good luck everyone!
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A fond farewell
from Michael
After nearly seven
years at Care South, I
am saying ‘au revoir’ to my
friends and colleagues.
Alpacas at Elizabeth House
The spirit of Dr Dolittle
at Care South!
Animal therapy is widely recognised for
its calming benefits, and homes across
Care South have been welcoming fourlegged friends for special visits over
the last few months.
Firm favourites are the alpacas, which have visited
Buxton House, Elizabeth House, Queensmead,
Templeman House and Castle Dene. These friendly
and well-behaved creatures have already been back
for repeat visits and residents
love their furry visitors!
Therapy cat, Socks,
and Jasmine the
donkey visit St
Martins Grange
The years have flown by but I can honestly say that
it’s been a very busy and happy part of my life. One of
the biggest impacts for me has been to witness the
wonderful care delivered around the clock, every day,
every year by so many dedicated and professional people.
One of my proudest involvements, with the full support
of the Care South Senior Management Team, has been
the Care South Stars Awards, which pay tribute to our
staff, who all in their various roles make such a difference
to the lives of residents, service users and their families.
The Awards have gone from strength to strength and I
am very honoured to have been invited to be one of the
judges at this year’s Awards.
I am also very proud to have been involved in the
development and launch of our HEART Values – which
confirm the standards Care South has maintained since
its very beginning.
One of our Values is of course teamwork and I could not
have achieved anything during my time at Care South
without the support and contribution of my HR and
Training teams, for which I offer my heartfelt thanks.
I wish you all every happiness in the future and
continuing success for Care South.
Goodbye and good luck!
Michael
Michael Peden, Director of HR and Training
Get in touch!
We’d love to hear from you for future issues of
Take 5 – why not send us your favourite joke
and give your colleagues a giggle?
Send all your comments and ideas to
[email protected] or post to:
Take 5, McKenna Townsend
Bridge House, Pullman Business Park
Ringwood BH24 1EX
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Care South welcomes...
Hannah Batt,
Activities
Lead at
Talbot View
Hannah Batt
joined Care South
in July 2016 as a
Care Assistant at
Talbot View and, at the start of this
year, she was officially appointed as
the home’s Activities Lead.
Hannah hopes to bring her natural enthusiasm to her
new role and commented: “My favourite part of my
new job is being able to bring residents together to
socialise and have some fun.
“I’m looking to host more group activities such as
bingo nights, quizzes and days out, as these are
events everyone can get involved with.”
Alison Crane, new
Deputy Home Manager
at Templeman House
Alison joins Care South with significant
experience in residential and
nursing homes.
She is currently working towards her Level 5 Diploma
in Leadership for Health and Social Care.
Alison said: “I was keen to join Templeman House
as there is such an inviting
and friendly feel to the home
and the residents and staff
all seemed so happy.
Everyone across Care South
has been very welcoming
and I am settling in well
to my new role.”
A new Activities Assistant at Fremington Manor
Sophie Sanders has been appointed as the Activities Assistant
at Fremington Manor.
Sophie has fantastic experience within Early Years Settings and, after travelling in
Australia, she decided to explore a different avenue within the care sector.
Sophie said: “I’m looking forward to organising lots of fantastic activities for our
residents, such as visits from local primary schools and outings to local attractions.”
Corinne Biswell at Sussexdown
Corinne has recently joined Sussexdown
as its new Activities Lead.
She brings a wealth of experience to her role and has
already organised a bumper programme of activities
for residents to enjoy this summer.
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“My passion is arranging events and making sure everyone
has a great time – when the opportunity came up to join
Care South, I had to go for it. The Sussexdown team and
residents are brilliant and I already feel part of the family.”
Alison
ThorneHenderson
is our
Interim HR
Director
Following Michael Peden’s
retirement, Alison joins Care South
as Interim HR Director.
She is a Chartered Fellow of the Institute of
Directors and Chartered Fellow of the Institute
of Personnel and Development.
Alison’s background includes being Director
of HR in a large, acute, teaching and research
Hospital, Chair for the Association of University
Hospitals HR Directors, Board member of NHS
Policy board, Director of HR at the Maritime
and Coastguard Agency, and prior to this held
senior roles in NTL and various retail and private
sector organisations. She looks forward to
meeting colleagues in many locations soon!
A new
addition to
the St Ives
House team
We have recently
opened our doors
at St Ives House
and we would like to welcome Jan
Atkins to Amanda’s team.
Jan has been appointed as Business Support
Manager, having spent over 20 years working in
a variety of sectors, from print and publishing to
local government and banking.
Jan moved to Bournemouth to get away from the
busy London life and be by the seaside. She loves
walking along the beach and can’t wait to buy a
bike again to cycle the promenade!
Take5 minutes with...
Natalie Hosking, Care Team Leader
at Queensmead
Natalie has been working at Queensmead for four years,
having joined as a Care Assistant. She progressed to
Senior Care Assistant and completed an NVQ Level 2
Apprenticeship in Health and Social Care, before being
promoted to the position of Senior Carer and, latterly,
Care Team Leader. Natalie is now studying for an NVQ
Level 3 Apprenticeship in Health and Social Care.
“I was attracted to Care South by the HEART Values,
which are reflected across the Company and can be
seen in action every single day. Queensmead has a
very welcoming and homely atmosphere and we are
all passionate about the quality of care provided to our
residents. There is also a fantastic bond between staff
and residents, which has a really positive impact and
makes the home a happy place to be.
“I ensure that the
staff on duty are
A career in care is hugely
aware of their roles
rewarding... something that
and responsibilities
I don’t believe could be
for the shift and
matched
follow the HEART
Values. The most
important, and the best part of my job, is spending
quality time with the residents, ensuring that their wishes
and needs are met and that they are happy and content.
I try to encourage a positive, upbeat atmosphere at the
home as well as being on-hand with a reassuring hug
and kind words at difficult times.
“
”
“A career in care is hugely rewarding; knowing that you
have done your very best to ensure the happiness, health,
well-being and safety of residents is incredibly satisfying.
The sense of reward when you finish your shift is
something that I don’t believe could be matched
in any other career.”
If you would like to take part in
Take 5 minutes with...
or recommend a colleague, then
please let us know!
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Jordan is our first winner!
Jordan Davey, Senior Care Assistant at
Fremington Manor, has won our first
Take 5 photo competition, for this
stunning evening shot of the Thames.
On her inspiration for the photo, Jordan said: “I loved
the way the lights of the London Eye were caught
reflecting on the river, capturing the moment where
this iconic city changed from day to night.”
Enter this issue’s competition and
win a £50 Love2Shop voucher!
The rules are... there are no rules!
Simply send us your most inspiring shots and the winner from each
issue will receive a £50 Love2Shop voucher, as well as see their work
printed in the next issue of Take 5.
To enter simply email your photos to [email protected]
with your name and your place of work, plus a title for your entry
and some information on what inspired you to take the shot.
You can also post your entry – for details see page 12 of Take 5.
Good luck to everyone!
Digni-tea for
Dignity Action Day
Staff and residents across our homes
celebrated Dignity Action Day in February,
which aims to ensure that people in care
are treated as individuals and given choice,
control and a sense of purpose in their
daily lives.
Residents at Wickmeads made delicious homemade
scones to enjoy with cream and jam for a special
Digni-tea party
At Maiden Castle House the staff arranged a
special tea dance for the residents. A mobile
disco came to the home and played a wonderful
selection of music, from waltzes to foxtrots
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To find out more visit
http://www.dignityincare.org.uk
AFC Bournemouth
Community Sports Trust
– the ‘Cherries’ on the cake
for Care South residents!
Residents at Castle Dene, Queensmead
and Fairlawn have been putting their
football skills to the test with recent
visits from AFC Bournemouth
Community Sports Trust.
Residents at Castle Dene enjoying their visit from
AFCB Community Sports Trust
Everyone joined in the
session at Fairlawn!
The AFCB Community Sports Trust visit to
Queensmead was enjoyed by everyone!
Music for memories at
St Martins Grange
Residents at St Martins Grange recently enjoyed
a taster session with Musica, a music-led
workshop designed to stimulate the mind
and encourage movement.
The session was led by Katy, Musica’s Dorset Area Manager,
who delighted residents with the wonderful tunes she played
on her flute. Residents were then given instruments of their
own to play and everyone loved getting involved. St Martins
Grange looks forward to welcoming Katy back soon!
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Spot the
Have you spotted some Stars Awards stars hiding
on the pages of this issue of Take 5?
Let us know how many you can find and you’ll be in with a chance of
winning a £20 Love2Shop voucher. Send your entries in the usual way – details on page 12.
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Spring celebrations and activities!
Valentine’s Day celebrations
at Queensmead with
presents and treats
Red Nose Day fun at Beauchamp House!
Buxton House get ‘gee-gee’d’ up for an
exciting afternoon of horse racing!
St Patrick’s Day dancing at Fairlawn
A delicious Chinese New Year banquet at Kenwith Castle
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The ladies of Dorset House celebrating
the arrival of spring!
great to engage with
“theIt’sresidents
and hear all
their life stories ”
Take5
minutes with...
Dickie Dore, Chef at Sussexdown
Country House Care
You have been the Chef at Sussexdown since 1996
– what inspired you to work in the care industry?
Sussexdown Chicken Salad
Dickie from Sussexdown has given us
this innovative recipe for a deliciously
different chicken salad – give it a try as a
change from limp lettuce and tomatoes!
Ingredients (serves 4)
2 cooked chicken breasts
125g tin of peas
I used to work at Hedley Court in Epsom, Surrey, the
rehabilitation unit for injured servicemen. My work
there really inspired me and when it came to moving
on, I knew I wanted to continue to work in care.
Sussexdown offered a great platform for me to cook
for those who may require special diets and nutrition.
4 pickled gherkins
How do you plan and create your menus?
Mayonnaise
It is really important to consider the time of year and
use seasonal fruit and vegetables, as these help me
to make great tasting dishes – it also keeps the menu
fresh with plenty of options for the residents to choose
from. I really like traditional dishes and these are
always a firm favourite with our residents!
Salt and pepper to taste
How do you organise and run a busy kitchen?
I have worked in plenty of busy kitchens over the
years and I have learnt that organising the menus
and weekly stock really helps to keep on top of
everything. It is also key to work closely with the
rest of the kitchen team to ensure everyone
understands what is happening in the kitchen and
what is coming up, it means we work smoothly and
have plenty of support.
What do you love most about your job?
The residents! It’s great to engage with the residents
and hear all their life stories – the men and women
have plenty of interesting tales! It is also a pleasure to
cook healthy and nutritious food and understand what
the residents love about our menus.
1 cucumber
4 large potatoes
2 eggs
Method
1. Peel and cook the potatoes to just-soft and leave
to cool
2. Boil the eggs to hard-boil and leave to cool
3. Peel , de-seed and chop the cucumber into
bite-size pieces
4. Chop the gherkins into fine slices
5. Open and drain the tin of peas
6. Chop the cooked chicken breasts, cooled
potatoes and boiled eggs into bite-size pieces
and mix together gently in a bowl
7. Add the drained peas, chopped cucumber and
sliced gherkins
8. Mix gently with your choice of mayonnaise to
taste – approximately 2 tablespoons
9. Add salt and pepper to taste and serve!
10. Delicious with warm crusty bread or
warmed pittas – white or brown
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It’s Take5 Quiztime!
It’s time to test the grey matter with
this issue’s crafty Take5 Quiztime!
Simply answer the ten questions below to
be in with a chance of winning £100 of
Love2Shop vouchers. Your answers should
be sent to [email protected]
or you can post your entries to:
Take5, McKenna Townsend, Bridge House,
Pullman Business Park, Ringwood,
Hampshire BH24 1EX.
1. What nationality was Amadeus Mozart?
2. What is the largest commercial airplane
in the world?
Bobbie’s 100th birthday
celebrations at
Beauchamp House
Staff and residents recently joined four
generations of family to celebrate a very
special birthday for resident Bobbie Dean.
To mark this important event, Bobbie’s daughter,
granddaughter and great granddaughter joined her
to open her greetings from the Queen, and they all
tucked into a delicious cake made by the home’s
Chef, Alexander Cord.
3. What are HRH Queen Elizabeth II’s
middle names?
4. Who holds the record for most Premier
League appearances, at 632?
5. How many seconds are there in a year?
6. For how much did the third Apple
founder, Ronald Wayne, sell his 10%
share in the company in 1976?
7.
Scientists searching the Loch Ness in
2009 didn’t find Nessie, but they did
find 100,000 of what?
8. Which film won Best Picture at this
year’s OSCARS?
9. In what year did the RMS Titanic sink?
10. What is the cricketing term for a
batsman being out for nought on the
first ball he faces?
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Good luck! Closing date 23 June
and answers in the next issue
of Take5.
Birthday celebrations
at St Ives House
St Ives House recently hosted its very first
birthday celebration as one of its residents
turned 89 years old.
Joan Cheal celebrated surrounded by family members,
staff and fellow residents. Joan was joined on her special
day by her daughter and two sons, nine grandchildren
and 22 great grandchildren!
Joan has settled well into life at St Ives House,
commenting: “I would do this again, with no changes.”
Take5 spot
the difference
We have a £20 Love2Shop
voucher to give away to
each of the first five readers
selected from the hat, who
can correctly identify the
eight differences between
these two springtime images!
Winner’s Corner
Congratulations to all the
winners from our first issue
of Take5!
Mo Crouch, from Home Care
Crewkerne won the Take5 Quiz
and will receive £100 of Love2Shop
vouchers!
Julie Stacey, Karen Maidment and
Katrina Lusted at Talbot View, and
Jane Osborne and Andrea Varcoe at
Home Care Crewkerne, all guessed
the Anagrams correctly and will each
receive a £20 Love2Shop voucher.
Also receiving a £20 Love2Shop
voucher for correctly Spotting the
object will be Pauline Russ at Home
Care BANES, Sharon Bocker at St
Martins Grange, Karen Nichols at
Templeman House, and Clare Draper
and Lucy Gray of Home Care Crewkerne.
Last but not least – the first five lucky
winners for Spot the difference were
Alison Crane at Templeman House,
Michele Sanders at Fremington Manor,
Lorraine Mounce at Maiden Castle
House, Bill Elliott at Wickmeads and
Sally Malkin at Fremington Manor.
They will each receive a £20
Love2Shop voucher as well.
Good luck to everyone for this issue’s competitions!
Quiz answers
The answers for the quiz in issue 1 of Take5 were: 1. Year of the Rooster 2. 21 August 3. The Gremlins
4. Claude Monet 5. Manchester United 6. Emma Watson 7. Dec 8. Homer Simpson 9. VIII 10. Kent
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Take5
WordSearch
Try this issue’s Wordsearch for a
little brain-teasing fun!
All the words below are hidden
in the grid – and some are
related to working at
Care South...
SUSSEX
HAPPY
ACTIVITIES
RESIDENTS
CARE
FAMILY
DAY TRIPS
WORD SEARCH
CHEF
EXCITING
SMILES
COMFORT
BUXTON
STAFF
VALUES
LAUGHTER
CARE SOUTH
FUN
STARS
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Spot the object
Competition entries...
We’ve zoomed in on this
strange-looking object
– what is it?
[email protected]
Send your entries for all our
Take5 competitions to:
or you can post your entries to:
Clue – a summer sport!
Take5
McKenna Townsend
Bridge House
Pullman Business Park
Ringwood
Hampshire BH24 1EX
The first five correct
entries selected from the
hat will each win a £20
Love2Shop voucher!
Closing date for all
competitions in this
issue is 23 June.
Good luck everyone!
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