Magdalen House

13/10/2026

A New Chapter Awaits at Magdalen House

We have a newly refurbished ground-floor room available within our residential unit, offering direct access to the garden and a comfortable space to call home.

If you know someone who may be interested, please get in touch for more information.

Email: [email protected]
Contact number: 01473 829411

09/10/2026

🩷🩷🩷 Thursday 22nd October 🩷🩷🩷

Join us for our breast cancer coffee morning to raise vital funds, build community support, and spread awareness about early detection.

09/10/2026

😄 Puff pasty cinnamon apple rings 😄

Engages all the senses: Touch, sight, smell, sound and taste - all the senses are engaged when it comes to baking. There are multiple studies out there to suggest that sensory stimulation is beneficial for those with dementia and provides a platform to reminisce and socialise. They may also be reminded of a time when they baked with their family in the past, which helps improve mood and provides a talking point.

Nutritional & Sensory Health

• Encouraging Decreasing Appetites: Appetite loss is a common issue among the older generation. The combination of active physical participation and the enticing aromas drifting from the oven naturally awakens the senses, stimulating an interest in food and increasing appetite levels. Reduces stress

Baking can be very calming, and the process of preparing food has been shown to reduce anxiety levels

09/10/2026

Drawing and creative art therapy provide powerful emotional, cognitive, and physical advantages for older adults, particularly those experiencing memory loss or communication challenges

Social Benefits

• Reduced isolation: Group drawing sessions build camaraderie, spark conversations, and encourage shared laughter among residents, families, and staff.

07/10/2026

30/09/2026

🎅 Stall holders wanted 🎅

28/09/2026

We are making the most of the weather before the colder days start creeping in, our residents enjoyed getting some fresh air and even bumped into a few familiar faces along the way 😀

28/09/2026

Macmillan coffee morning went down a treat, all cakes were made in house and were delicious 😋

24/09/2026

Table top games

One-to-one engagement using games provides tailored mental, emotional, and physical stimulation that group settings cannot always achieve

23/09/2026

Music significantly enhances residents' overall quality of life by providing profound cognitive, emotional, and physical benefits.

Cognitive and Emotional Wellbeing unlocks memories: Familiar songs from a resident's youth can trigger recollections of past family events and personal history.

Lifts mood: Listening to or making music releases endorphins, which reduce anxiety, ease agitation, and combat depression.Aids dementia care: Regular musical activities are proven to lower episodes of distress or confusion in residents living with dementia.