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Sarah told us that some friends came to visit her recently and have bought her a stunning white climbing rose called Rosa Alberic Barbier. This has now been planted by the apple tree outside her bedroom window. She was also quick to spot an offer for 10 free lavender plants, that she is going to plant in the pot outside her garden. Thank you Sarah.

We had 2 Deer frolicking in the garden at breakfast last week. What better view could we ask for while we eat the most important meal of the day! Can you spot them?

Resident’s and staff made beautiful cards for the Queen’s 90^th Birthday. Val worded the insert and our 3 very own nonagenarians had their photos included and signed them with messages for the queen. 

We were lucky enough to be invited to speak to Steve Harris from BBC Radio Solent 103.8 FM, who is a presenter on Breakfast in Dorset. Steve interviewed 2 of our residents who are both 90 as part of his weeklong celebration for the Queen’s Birthday. Here is Brenda being interviewed by Steve and the interview which aired on the radio this very morning! watch the video here!

Over the next decade, the UK is expected to see an increase of those with dementia of around 150,000 taking the total to around 1 million individuals by 2025.