The Great Sundial Bake Off

Sundial Care Home, which sits in the heart of Tipton St John, Devon, recently held their very own bake off. Team members at the home, tied on their aprons and whipped up a selection of delicious bakes for residents to taste and judge, who the home fondly refer to as “family members”.

Those who chose to participate had their voting slips and pens at the ready as they sampled a piece of each cake. Mikyla Tribble, the homes Administrator, prepared a perfectly glazed banana cake, Sue Smith, Care Assistant, crafted a rich chocolate sponge, decorated with roses and fondant icing, Tina Sutton, a part of the Kitchen Team baked a classic coffee and walnut cake, and finally, Liz Thompson, the home’s Manager, put together a rich chocolate cake decorated with chocolate buttons, which the family members chose to crown as first place winner.

Baking is a skill that many family members have enjoyed throughout their lives, and the bake off provided a fun and familiar experience for them to test the teams baking skills, whilst igniting fond memories through the power of taste and aroma.

The Care Home near Sidmouth, Devon, continues to offer meaningful activities that reflect daily life, provide opportunities that reflect daily life, ensuring those living there remain engaged and connected in ways that feel natural and fulfilling.

To find out more about Sundial Care Home, visit https://www.sundialcare.com/activities-in-care/

Sundial Care Home welcomes Animals 2U

Sundial Care Home located near Sidmouth, welcomed some very small and unusual guests recently, as Animals 2U brought a selection of creatures for a hands on experience for those living there.

Among the visitors were tortoises, Tortellini and Timothy, bearded dragon, Rocky, and guinea pig, Ethel, each offering a unique interaction for residents, who the home fondly refer to as family members. The visit provided a chance to stroke, hold and observe each animal, sparking conversation and fond memories of pets from the past. For those unable to leave their beds, the experience was brought to them, ensuring everybody was included. These quiet, one-to-one moments provided a calming and engaging experience, particularly for those with a Dementia, who found comfort in the familiar textures and movements.

The visit encouraged connection and curiosity, with residents asking questions and sharing stories about their own animals. Sundial Care Home recognises the value of these interactions, supporting wellbeing and bringing a sense of warmth and companionship to daily life.

To find out more about Sundial Care Home, visit https://www.sundialcare.com/

What's On Point. South West’s favourite Needle & Hobby Craft4Crafters show returns 14th-16th July.

After 18 months of being away South West’s favourite Needle & Hobby Craft show returns to Westpoint in Exeter. The event, the Craft4Crafters Show, which meets all the Covid Safe guidelines, will run from Wednesday 14th to Friday 16th July, doors opening 9am –6pm every day.

“We are extremely proud of our line-up for the 2021 show” says Director Andrew Thorpe, “the last 18 months have been extremely challenging for us and many of our traders. We know the show has been greatly missed and many have been waiting a long time for its return.” 

The event will be following all Covid safety regulations including wider aisles, a separate entrance and exit system, testing, sanitizing stations, capped attendance numbers and upholding face covering rules.

For more details about the show, its running times, exhibitor attendance, features,and facilities visit the shows website www.craft4crafters.co.uk Tickets can be purchased through the show website or by calling 0117 370 3342

Craft4Crafters Show, Westpoint, Exeter 

Wednesday 14th to Friday 16th July, 

doors opening 9am –6pm every day.

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Tickets can be purchased through the show website
www.craft4crafters.co.uk

or by calling 0117 370 3342