On Monday 24th July, Thamesfield residents welcomed bestselling author Annie Murray to the village. Novelist Annie came to speak to residents about her newest novel titled ‘The Doorstep Child’. Annie Murray first shot to fame after her first novel ‘Birmingham Rose’ hit The…
Thamesfield Village Diary
We have always said our residents are our best ambassadors. That’s why we’ve dedicated these pages to the residents of Thamesfield to fill with news, views and events, in the hope it will give you a genuine insight in village living Retirement Villages’ style.
Matron Wendy Eltze retires after 19 years of caring at Thamesfield Care Home
17th July 2017
Wendy is retiring from the Thamesfield care home in Henley after 19 years of service. She arrived at Thamesfield as a Senior Sister but became Matron in 2006. Retiring Wendy commented “Everybody cares about caring at Thamesfield, the staff are passionate and committed…
Canada Day Celebrations at Thamesfield Village!
14th July 2017
On the 1st July 2017, Canada celebrated its 150th anniversary of Confederation and the residents of Thamesfield Village celebrated by holding a special ‘Canada Day’ themed party. With the help of friends, activity Co-Ordinator Alison Engleby organised the celebration, decorating the hall with…
Garden party raises funds for St John Ambulance
29th June 2017
Residents of Thamesfield and their families, together with staff and guests, held a Summer Garden Party on the riverbank to raise £241 for St John Ambulance, a charity dedicated to the teaching and practice of first aid. There was music from a live…
Dancers, an African-themed lunch and a pianist: Residents enjoy busy month at Thamesfield!
6th June 2017
Our residents and staff were very busy throughout May. Firstly we hosted the Denton Dancing & Social Club, which raises money for good causes by performing at local venues. Following an invite from our Activities Coordinator, Alison Engleby, ten dancers from the club…
Local singer performs for Thamesfield residents
11th April 2017
Harry Goff, a popular local songwriter, producer and singer, recently performed for a group of nearly 20 residents at Thamesfield retirement village. A music teacher during term time, Harry (25) has been coming to us for approximately three years. Over this time he…
Thamesfield raises £432 for Thames Valley Air Ambulance
7th March 2017
We have raised £432 for the Thames Valley Air Ambulance through sales of a 2017 calendar produced by our talented art group and a raffle, with prizes donated by staff and residents. Every Tuesday morning the art group meets in our communal lounge…
Residents of Thamesfield celebrate Chinese New Year
8th February 2017
On Thursday 02 February we held a Chinese themed lunch to celebrate Chinese New Year. Some of the residents made lantern table decorations and our team of chefs prepared a suitable menu. For starters our residents enjoyed prawn crackers, chicken and sweetcorn soup…
Talented artists at Thamesfield raise nearly £500 for charity
1st February 2017
Our talented residents have raised nearly £500 for the Thames Valley Air Ambulance service by producing and selling 2017 calendars depicting works created in their weekly art group. Every Tuesday morning the group meets in our communal lounge to paint, draw and even…
A Q&A with Thamesfield Village Manager Sophia Lawrence
6th January 2017
Thamesfield’s Village Manager Sophia Lawrence has a background in property maintenance and shares photos of her masterful cake creations with the residents, something they all enjoy! We caught up with Sophia to find out more about her and why she enjoys her role…
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