Osjct Lincolnshire

Fosse House had a visit from ZooLab, who brought in some strange and wonderful creatures to look at, stoke and hold.The residents all enjoyed the fun packed day and some were happier than others that the tarantula stayed in its tank!! #OSJCT #CareYouCanTrust

D-Day Resident Veteran Recognised for Bravery
The team at Gregory House hosted a special celebration high tea for their 93 year old resident, Frank Northing, as part of marking the D-Day 75th anniversary. Frank stepped onto Normandy Beach 75 years ago and fought for liberty.
It was a harrowing time for him and his comrades. As an eighteen year old, he recalls waiting for the weather to be “right” on Tuesday 6th of June 1944. For breakfast that morning he was given half a mug ...of rum and to a non-drinker it did not go down well! But he knew it was for Dutch courage. Afterwards, they were all lowered into the water which was chest high and they waded with their rifles above their heads. Almost immediately Frank was shot and eventually found himself on Southampton beach with some wounds that needed attention. At Grantham hospital, on the military ward, he was the first soldier to be treated with penicillin. A month later Frank was discharged from hospital and after his recuperation he was sent to Caen in France where he made his way through Belgium and at the Albert Canal his unit fought the Germans. He also helped to secure the bridge at Nijmegen in Holland. But during this time he was captured by the Germans when a tank shell targeting a nearby mansion knocked him out. He was patched up by a German doctor and was soon freed by his advancing comrades.
Frank was awarded the highest honour given by France which was The Legion D Honneaur.
Louise Kirk, Area Operations Manager, commented: “We are really delighted to be able to hold this event to honour Frank. It is a cause of huge celebration and of thanks to an individual who was so actively involved in the second world war. He stepped onto Normandy Beach as part of the military operation and fought bravely for all our freedom. Here at OSJCT we really care and value our residents and aim to create wonderful memories and experiences . To hear their stories is inspiring and occasions like this help to support people in a person-centred manner. Everyone in Gregory House has been involved with organising this fabulous event and special thanks to them all.”
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Gregory House had their first Art Club Session organised by Carolyn, daughter in-law one of our resident. Everyone involved loved using the acrylic paints and were really pleased with the end result of the session. We are all looking forward to the next one! #OSJCT #CareYouCanTrust

We had an early start at Gregory House today! Lauren came in and held a bingo session, this was enjoyed by all involved. #OSJCT #CareYouCanTrust

Alice from Eresby Hall, turned 102 years old last Thursday!! Alice celebrated the day with her family, and the residents and staff at Eresby! We hope you had an amazing birthday Alice, from everyone at OSJCT. #OSJCT #CareYouCanTrust

Gregory House is pleased to announce that a new activity coordinator called Sarah Gray has joined the team. Sarah’s aim is to fill the home with even more laughter and sunshine and to help raise funds for a minibus to go on wonderful adventures and create stories to tell. She would also like to help residents to create personalised pieces of artwork as well as together flourishing a memory rockery garden outdoors. Sarah will be working closely with the local community of Grantham to the benefit of the residents through activities, events and excursions. #OSJCT #CareYouCanTrust

The Orders of St John Care Trust (OSJCT) is very pleased to announce that Eresby Hall in Spilsby, Lincolnshire, has been awarded a ‘Good’ Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating post inspection.
See link for full story below. https://www.osjct.co.uk/…/eresby-hall-a warded-cqc-good-rat…/ #OSJCT #CareYouCanTrust

On Sunday afternoon, Gregory House got the playing cards out and were up against some professional card players. The Fixer was on lead going against Jean and Bobby. #OSJCT #CareYouCanTrust

We had another great session with Michelle and Lytisha at Gregory House. In total we now have 7 pages of different stories, memories, poems and rhymes. We cannot wait to see it in a book! #OSJCT #CareYouCanTrust

Happy 90th Birthday Doreen!!!
Doreen from Ermine House had a lovely day celebrating her 90th birthday, here she is pictured with her son, Colin and his wife Angela. We had an entertainer Jeremy, who sang and got all of the staff and residents together to sing happy birthday. Jordan, our chef, made Doreen a personalised 90th birthday cake, which she enjoyed with all the other residents. #OSJCT #CareYouCanTrust

Last week residents from Fosse House went over to the pub to enjoy some food in the sunshine. #OSJCT #CareYouCanTrust

Last Friday Apple Trees had a visit from singer, Nicky. She sang many war time songs and also some songs from the 60/70's which all the residents loved. #CareYouCanTrust #OSJCT

Here is Denis a resident at Ermine House, eagerly waiting for the Lincoln City FC Parade, along with Stacey and Jane!
Denis is a lifelong fan and was thrilled when they were promoted into the Championship league! #CareYouCanTrust #OSJCT

Residents from Fosse House enjoying singer Marcello, who is performing to everyone for the first time! #OSJCT #CareYouCanTrust

Beckside celebrated Nurses day by hosting a coffee and cake event, we even had props to take some funny photos! Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves and thought it was a lovey way to celebrate all the good work the nurses do at Beckside and all around the world. #OSJCT #CareYouCanTrust

Apple Trees Care Home receives Good CQC rating!
https://www.osjct.co.uk/…/news-great-ne ws-for-osjct-apple-…/
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Healthy Hearts and Healthy Minds day at Apple Trees!
See link below.
https://www.granthamjournal.co.uk/…/gra ntham-care-home-hos…/... #OSJCT #CareYouCanTrust
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