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Lunch with the Bees

We really enjoy when our Bees come over and join us here at Fernlea. This week we were joined by our Bumble Bees for a delicious lunch in our Restaurant!

Fernfit

Our facilities at Fernlea are designed to ensure our residents continue to enjoy all aspects of their daily lives. Our fitness and wellbeing centre ‘Fernfit’ features a host of equipment designed to focus on dexterity, reactions, and mobility.

World Book Day at Fernlea/Bees

It was World Book Day today! We had a blast at Fernlea dressing up with our friends from Fernbees as our favourite characters! For the afternoon we came together to read our favourite stories! #worldbookday

Random Acts of Kindness Day

Last week, it was random acts of kindness day. We were visited at Fernlea by our little friends from Fernbees who surprised us with some lovely flowers! Of course we had to return the surprise and gave our some little gifts of our own!

Mad Hatters Tea Party at Doves Nest

We are always up for a bit of fun at Doves Nest and last week we enjoyed our Mad Hatters Tea Party! We enjoyed some delicious treats in a rather whimsical setting!

The Lord Mayor visits Doves Nest

We had a very special visitor this week at Doves Nest. We were delighted to welcome the Lord Mayor of Manchester who took the time out of her busy schedule to speak to our residents and staff after a wonderful tour around our building.

Employee Spotlight – Janaury

At Olea Care Group, our Employee Spotlight recognises those of our team who have gone above and beyond their duties. This month we are celebrating: Doves Nest: Maria Fernlea: Janice Yorklea: Rachana Fernbees: Alex for going above and beyond, showing incredible initiative, and making a positive difference to our services. Thank you for your hard… Read more »

Gatsby Night at Fernlea

Who does not love the 1920’s!! All that glamour, all that booze and all that fun.we were told our residents wanted a Great Gatsby themed New Year’s Eve party so that’s what we did, our ladies dressed as Flapper girls and our men donned their fedora style hats. We had champagne cocktails in our themed… Read more »

A visit from Santa at Fernlea

We had no need to track him this morning …he was at Fernlea Hope you are all on the good list we know which ones of you may not be

A visit from Santa at Yorklea

Santa came a little early to Yorklea, we had a special word with him to come and see our lovely residents before the big day as they have been really good this year. We all enjoyed a fabulous Christmas party with the amazing Geoff ‘the soulman’ Stax!!! Dancing and food ……… who does not enjoy… Read more »

Festive Afternoon Tea

Yesterday we enjoyed a festive afternoon tea. On the menu was a selection of sandwiches, Christmas inspired cakes, coffees, teas and a glass of prosecco. It was such a lovely afternoon

Tickled Pink Productions

We have had Tickled Pink to entertain us at Fernlea and Doves Nest with their Christmas panto Aladdin. Who knew that Bananaman knew Aladdin!!! It was so much fun and our residents had a fabulous time watching it