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Great Fernlea Bake Off

Last week we hosted the Great Fernlea Bake Off in aid of St Anns Hospice. We had so many entries from staff, families and friends with biscuits, cakes, scones, and cheesecakes! It was so difficult to choose a winner so of course we had to have multiple tastes of each cake! The ultimate prize went… Read more »

Congratulations to our our exceptional members of staff!

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We are thrilled to announce and congratulate our exceptional members of staff who have recently received promotions! Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence have truly shone through, and we couldn’t be prouder of you. Esther Hannah Ikenna Raji Thank you for your valuable contributions to our team and the positive impact you make… Read more »

Special Visitors at Fernlea

You know its spring when we have our messy but cute little visitors! We have been watching our little ducklings hatch at Fernlea over the past few days and love watching them play in their little pool

Employee Spotlight – April

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At Olea Care Group, our Employee Spotlight recognises those of our team who have gone above and beyond their duties. We are currently celebrating: Beverley Emily Stefania For going above and beyond, showing incredible initiative, and making a positive difference to our services. Thank you for your hard work and dedication!

Arts and Crafts!

If you don’t get a seat at the table, bring a folding chair” – Shirley Chisolm. This week we have joined forces with our GrandBees to support the ‘Whose Truth Travels’ Project by Ready Generations and Gen-All aimed at overcoming barriers that often divide communities through creativity. Together with our GrandBees, we designed and created… Read more »

Enjoying the sun at Fernlea!

We have had a few weeks of glorious sunshine and we always try to make the most of the sun! Is there anything better than sitting outside in the warm weather with an ice cream? We don’t think so!A huge thank you to Mr Whippy who paid a delicious visit to Fernlea

A trip to the Hare and Hounds Pub!

We are absolutely making the most of the glorious (if a bit chilly) sunshine at the minute. Yesterday a few of our staff and residents went to the Hare and Hounds Pub to enjoy a delicious lunch and take in the stunning views.

Welcoming Sarah Turner from the Health Protection!

We were delighted to welcome Sarah Turner from the Health Protection Team to Fernlea yesterday to present us with an award for achieving 60% staff flu vaccinations in 2024 in line with the Flu Pledge.

The power of intergenerational practice

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Since Fernbees’ establishment in 2022, we have encouraged a nurturing environment where children and residents, fondly known as ‘GrandBees’, grow and learn together. Having experienced the value of intergenerational connections firsthand, our family were inspired to create a environment where young children and the elderly could interact meaningfully. The idea for Fernbees grew from suggestions… Read more »

Saint Patrick’s Day!

It was Saint Patrick’s Day This week and we painted the town green across Olea Care Group! From devouring delicious Irish treats to enjoying wonderful themed entertainment, our residents and staff had a great time!

Employee Spotlight – March

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At Olea Care Group, our Employee Spotlight recognises those of our team who have gone above and beyond their duties. We are currently celebrating: Miguel Justin For going above and beyond, showing incredible initiative, and making a positive difference to our services. Thank you for your hard work and dedication!

Shrove Tuesday at Fernlea

Last week it was Shrove Tuesday and, at Fernlea, we thought the best way to celebrate (besides eating lots of pancakes of course) was to have a pancake tossing competition! Residents, staff, and children joined in for the event and we had a blast trying to get our pancakes as high as we could!