Residents of Bailiffgate, our residential home for adults with learning disabilities in Alnwick, have been rushed off their feet this week, as their Activities Co-ordinator, Gwen Simms, ensured there was no time for slacking!
First, there was a trip into Newcastle for a picnic lunch before visiting the Hancock Museum. Everyone was impressed by the variety of animals on display, but for resident, Kate, it was the huge collection of exotic butterflies that really made her day. Afterwards, the weather was fine enough to sit in the sun with ice creams.
The next day, though, it was time to get down to some serious gardening – planting up all the home’s hanging baskets for what everyone is hoping will be a spectacular spring show.
Finally, Gwen got together everything needed for a special Easter arts and crafts session. So there will be lots of hand-made greetings cards and painted eggs to hand out to families and friends in a couple of weeks.