Full of Life in Richmond upon Thames
Every year Richmond Council run the Full of Life fair to celebrate Older People's Day. Embracing Age partner with churches across the Borough to showcase at the fair all the activities available for older people run by churches across the Borough. We produce an up to date leaflet for the fair and distribute it with a little freebie pot of jam or honey.
This year we gave out all 250 of the leaflets and countless jars of honey and jam.
The map below shows all the activities happening in churches across the Borough, and some slightly further afield - click the red pins on the map for further information. You can also download the leaflet by clicking on the button under the map.
This year we gave out all 250 of the leaflets and countless jars of honey and jam.
The map below shows all the activities happening in churches across the Borough, and some slightly further afield - click the red pins on the map for further information. You can also download the leaflet by clicking on the button under the map.
Emergency Clothing PacksWe are putting together clothing packs for care home residents admitted at short notice and in need of clothes that are easy to put on and take off.
Could you knit or crochet a snuggly shawl or bed cape to be included in the clothing packs? |
Volunteers have been making a huge difference to care home residents across Richmond during the pandemic
Pictures of Joy
Pictures of Joy put a smile on the face of care home residents, particularly those with dementia, and create prompts for conversations.
We have been creating lovely laminated pictures, some with a line of a poem on, others just the picture, for care home residents to enjoy and to spark conversation. The pictures can be wiped clean between each resident, to stop germs spreading. Activity co-ordinators at the care homes we have trialled them have said they have proved popular with residents.
Below are some of the pictures we are using:
We have been creating lovely laminated pictures, some with a line of a poem on, others just the picture, for care home residents to enjoy and to spark conversation. The pictures can be wiped clean between each resident, to stop germs spreading. Activity co-ordinators at the care homes we have trialled them have said they have proved popular with residents.
Below are some of the pictures we are using:
Kindness to Care Staff
At the height of the pandemic we prepared and delivered 900 goodie bags to staff in care homes for older people across the Borough of Richmond, to thank them for all their hard work. The bags were sponsored by churches across the Borough and were very well received by the staff.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful, caring gift. It is perfect Vaseline for the dry lips after a shift wearing a mask, hand and nail cream for the hands that are repeatedly washed and the sweet treats, always appreciated. I lit the scented candle last night and relaxed. Your prayers and the message card mean so much. "
Reg. Charity No. 1160400
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