Croft Meadow
Joan and Dick our Croft Meadow residents celebrated their 73rd Wedding Anniversary last weekend. How amazing, a huge congratulations to you both!
Residents also enjoyed a visit from Pet Pals this week. We all had a hold of some chicks and also had the opportunity to meet Holly the 6 week old lamb, some even helped feed her!
Croft Meadow had the honour of celebrating Ronald Brignall’s 100th birthday! Thank you to Alexis for entertaining us all on the day!
Ron’s Son found a newspaper cutting from when Ron was just 16 and ‘saved’ Cardiff’s City Hall. This was recognised on the day with a visit from Lord Mayor of Cardiff. We also had visits from the RAF which provided Ron with his service history and a birthday card, and local cadets from Steyning.
We all watched him on BBC news last night and Ron managed to stay up late enough to see himself too, a very proud moment!
Click here to see Rons debut on the TV last night!
The Residents did a fantastic job decorating Easter bonnets!
Well done to everyone and what a difficult job for judges Carmen and Abbie.
Congratulations to Grace, Celia and Brian who came 1st, 2nd and 3rd respectively.
Thank you also to Billy Fox for entertaining us with a lovely afternoon of singing and dancing!
Croft residents each received an Easter Egg on Easter Sunday and also a handmade card from the pupils of Ashurst Primary School! We would like to say Thank you so much for such a lovely thought!
Many thanks to everyone who donated and purchased cakes to raise money towards our donations fund at Easter Time! A special thanks to Amanda and Kim for helping to sell cakes! Good job… We raised an amazing £180! 👍
Croft Meadow residents enjoyed a regular Poetry Session this was hosted by David Tulley a local poet. The theme this week was ‘Love’.
What a fantastic week! Croft Meadow residents had a trip to 'Out of Bounds' for a game of bowling! Our residents never cease to amaze us with their determination to achieve a goal which to begin with they never thought they could do!
Many thanks to the staff at Out of Bounds for their help and kindness to ensure everyone had a brilliant time.
Thank you to Steyning District Churches Together for visiting Croft to celebrate with an Easter Service. Residents really enjoy their monthly gathering which includes many volunteers who sit and join in with our residents!
Croft Meadow Gardening Club has officially begun. Thank you to our wonderful volunteer Kirsty for helping residents begin planting seeds!
Another busy week at Croft from cake decorating, enjoying musical theatre group Kadenza, showing skill and judgement playing Target to Karaoke afternoon including exercise and so much fun. Well done to our wonderful residents!
Happy Mother's Day to our wonderful ladies here at Croft Meadow and to all mums and ladies everywhere!
Ladies received handmade gifts consisting of lavender bags, chocolates and vases.❤️
What a fantastic opening evening to our very first Croft Meadow's Men Club. Everyone had a lovely evening and can’t wait for the next one!
Well done to Akhil for getting Employee of the Month for February! Akhil has been nominated by his colleagues for his hard work. Akhil is always joining in with activities and loves to have a dance with the residents. Thank you Akhil!
Croft Meadow has had a good week, our wonderful dementia floor dancing, exercising and singing.
We also enjoyed a trip to the local garden centre for coffee and cake. 🎂
A big thank you to Sarah for entertaining residents, we had a lovely day with lots of singing and dancing!
Residents reminisced on their days at the theatre and memories of the songs we heard!
A wonderful mornings church service held at Croft Meadow, so lovely for so many volunteers to attend and spend time with our residents!
Also, Margaret was over the moon when she received her first Famileo Gazette!
We have had a busy few days, from a full house at bingo, our wonderful residents smashing our song and dance session and then a trip up the high street for morning coffee. So much fun!
Residents and staff smashed our pancake flipping afternoon! Everyone had a brilliant time. We also celebrated Valentine's Day here at Croft. We first prepared by laying tables and cutting roses... and then the party began!
Thank you to Kim for a fantastic afternoon. We also enjoyed viewing wedding pictures and guessing who is who!
So wonderful for us to have so many relatives join us to celebrate Valentine's Day. ❤
Croft Meadow residents enjoyed playing a new game ‘Skip The Balloon’.🎈
Such a great way to encourage good coordination, exercise and most of all team work! Well done fantastic job!
Thank you to Russ for a wonderful afternoon of music accompanied by the Conga Drums…
Everyone at Croft really enjoyed themselves and such a big well done to our residents for playing all their instruments!
Croft Meadow was visited by Bloom this week. Bloom visited us last year when she was only 3 weeks old! We cant believe the before and after pictures!
Thank you to Holly from Steyning Leisure Centre for visiting us this morning for an Exercise and Fun Session!
Well done to all the residents.
It was also a very exciting morning for residents at Croft Meadow to receive their first Famileo Gazette!
Residents smashed it literally this afternoon playing balloon tennis!
Such good exercise and so competitive well done good job!
Croft Meadow residents enjoyed a Christmas Party on Christmas Eve with Alexis entertaining us, plenty of singing and dancing! Then Christmas Day we were visited by Father Christmas to deliver everyone’s gifts. Thank you so much for coming by on your busy day. 🎅
Everyone agrees that Croft have had such a busy December with so many activities, a big thank you to Sarah our Activity Co-Ordinator for organising all the fun!
Croft Meadow enjoyed a Christmas Lunch at the local pub, The White Horse in Steyning. As always thanks for your great service!
Christmas arts n crafts! Residents were busy creating and decorating Christmas decs…a fantastic job which helped to create our Friendship and Seasonal tree so lovely to see. Well done everyone.
We also enjoyed trips out last week, a late night drive to see the Christmas lights and some lunches out!
Christmas Jumper Day at Croft Meadow!
Residents and staff dressed in their Christmas jumpers and enjoyed a morning of Christmas carols sung by our local Primary school.
Residents had decorated gingerbread biscuits to give out to the children to say thank you for visiting!
We also enjoyed a visit from the year 12’s from our local Steyning grammar school. They enjoyed making paper chains and colouring. Residents said they had a wonderful morning.
Many thanks for making our residents very happy!
Elf on the Shelf is back at Croft Meadow!!!!
Giving advice on the computer to serving breakfast,then decided to help decorate also had a chat with Santa!
He checked the Xmas tree was finished and after having such a busy day sat and chatted with June and Brian!
Croft Meadow residents have had a busy week…
We enjoyed visiting the garden centre finding a festive friend or two!!🧝 and also visited Holmbush shopping centre for lunch. 🥪
Eyes down, Bingo! Well done to Kathleen, Janet, Joan and Audrey enjoy your prizes!🍫
Some more Christmas decorating are taking place!
Residents at Croft Meadow loved having the gorgeous Lola visit them this week, we also enjoyed playing Target and scoring high playing darts!
Christmas has arrived at Croft Meadow! 🎄
Thank you so much to Old Barn Garden Centre, part of 'Tates of Sussex' for donating such a beautiful Christmas tree. The residents this morning loved decorating! I'm sure we can all agree it looks amazing!
Thank you to Holly and Manie from Steyning Leisure Centre for treating Croft Meadow residents to an exercise and fun session this morning! Everyone had a brilliant time and can’t wait for their next session!
Croft Meadow enjoyed an afternoon of magic. Thank you Mr Magic Hat Steve!
We celebrated Long service, Croft Champions (Staff and relatives), & residents that have been a part of the Croft family the longest.
Thank you to all that attended, it was lovely to reflect on the journey at Croft Meadow over the last few years and recognise everyone that supports the home!
What a brilliant Halloween at Croft Meadow!
From morning Halloween Bingo with a glass of bubbly and snacks to a fantastic Halloween Party! Everyone had a lovely day. Thank you Billy Fox for entertaining us and to the residents who all took part to make it a great day!
We also enjoyed a drink or two whilst playing a team quiz! Good job everyone.
Happy 95th Birthday Brenda. Thank you for sharing your chocolates that was very kind!
Croft Meadow residents enjoyed a poetry session this morning… thank you David our volunteer for your visit, residents really enjoyed themselves.
Croft Meadow celebrated Harvest Festival with the Steyning and District Churches. Thank you for visiting, a wonderful morning.
We have had a busy week at Croft Meadow! Residents have been making autumnal and Halloween decorations. We had a pampering and film morning with Harry Potter, and the dementia unit had a competitive game of darts!
Another lovely trip out with our wonderful residents at Southwater Country Park. It was a beautiful day with lovely weather enjoying coffee and cake.
What a wonderful morning at Croft Meadow selling cakes for Macmillan, such a worthwhile cause! A big thank you to Amanda for all your help, to Betty and Jess who were busy out the front encouraging people to buy and all the care team for their support. A brilliant team effort thank you!
Residents enjoyed a visit from “Doris” the terrier who behaved so well, also our local sixth form students who found a spare hour or two during their busy schedule to sit and chat with residents. Thank you so much, the residents told me how lovely it was to meet you all!
Croft Meadow residents enjoyed a trip to Arundel to feed the ducks with an ice cream!
Thank you to Bruce and Peta Ives for brining Baron and Luke the alpacas to visit us all at Croft Meadow! They were amazing and the residents have the best time.
A big happy 94th birthday to Marie! A lovely cake shared between residents and the team.
A big thank you to ‘Pony Parties with Dolly’ for visiting Croft Meadow.
We all enjoyed a visit from their newest miniature pony Tina!
Croft Residents enjoyed a morning of Boccia and then in the afternoon we made the most of the lovely weather! A wonderful afternoon in the garden fancy cakes, tea, singing and bubbles!
What a lovely way to start a new week, a visit from Steyning Churches. Lots of singing and love within the meeting this morning. Lovely to have a relative take part in the service, thank you to everyone who took part.
Croft Meadow residents chose their team names; The Youngsters V The Winners.
Brilliant game of darts for everyone! It was so much fun that they have already asked to do it all again tomorrow!
Always lovely to have visits from our youngsters. So much interaction everyone couldn’t help but smile! Residents also enjoyed a new game this afternoon called Cornhole, everyone said they loved the challenge and were really happy joining in! Well done to all of you for giving it a go.
Croft Meadow enjoyed minibus trips last week. Our lovely residents went out for lunch at ‘Rockwater’ on Hove seafront! We braved the weather and had a wonderful time! Many thanks to all the staff for making us feel so welcome.
On behalf of all residents and staff at Croft Meadow may we say a big thank you to Old Barn Nurseries, Dial Post for donating all these lovely plants for our garden! Lets get planting!
Last week Croft Meadow enjoyed a 4 day Cruise.
Resident set sail on Day 1 to Italy where they enjoyed pizza, quizzes, boccia!
On day 2 we were off to Mexico. Residents enjoyed a cocktail or two. Residents enjoyed talking about past holidays to Mexico and the other countries we are visiting!
Day 3 it was onto the USA where we enjoyed more cocktails, doughnuts and milkshakes and a Karaoke session with American music….
Day 4 we took a long cruise back to France for our last day, starting the day right with croissants in the garden! Residents have really enjoyed visiting all the different countries and learning about different foods and culture… Enid said to me ‘When are we going away again’!
New Game At Croft ‘Target’. Well done to all residents that played today!! You were all brilliant! 🎯
Croft Meadow held a Sports Afternoon on Friday. Residents said they had so much fun! Residents all received medals and enjoyed a glass of Pimms, soft drinks, nibbles and cakes…So deserved. Thank you to relatives and staff for taking part too 🎾⚽🎽🎯
Residents are loving being in the garden whether it be spending time with loved ones or singing Karaoke, residents voices are amazing! A special thank you to the late Thelma Baber's family for the donation of our new bench.
What a lovely way to start a new week... Steyning and district churches visited Croft this morning. Residents thoroughly enjoyed themselves time to sit and chat. This afternoon a game of Higher or Lower!
Residents and staff enjoyed a lovely lunch at the local pub, The White Horse. They all had such a lovely time.
What a wonderful surprise for Croft residents’ Welcome Dolly and Rebecca….
Thank you so much to 'Pony Parties with Dolly' for visiting us this morning. Residents all agreed it was the best morning ever! Dolly was so well behaved she was great!
Croft Meadow enjoying more trips out on the minibus
Croft Meadow residents enjoying some sunny trips out on the minibus this week!
Well done to the creative team for the display, lots of nominations are coming in!
Croft Meadow held a Cake Sale on Friday, we raised over £100. Thank you for all the support, to all those who donated cakes and to those who came and bought cakes! 🧁
We also enjoyed a visit from Pet Pals. It was a lovely morning with Pet Therapy, Guinea Pigs were exceptionally well behaved and the ducks were loving life….
Residents enjoyed a drink and nibbles at the Croft Arms along with a quiz and a game of Boccia! A lovely afternoon 🍷
New Game for Croft residents... lovely to see residents taking on a new challenge! We also enjoyed a brilliant game of pre Coronation Bingo, full house!
Croft Meadow have been busy creating a new ‘Indoor Garden’ area for residents and visitors to enjoy. Thank you to relatives that came to our garden party opening on Friday and also to Regional Director Martin Vanhinsbergh and Operations Manager Clare Gibson for popping in!
Well done to everyone who played skittles this afternoon and well done to Audrey for Winning with the highest score!
Residents enjoyed a good game of darts this afternoon. A bullseye from Rosemary and well done to Daphne for gaining the highest score!🎯
Croft Meadow residents enjoyed a shopping trip to our local M&S! They also popped into McDonalds, enjoyed by all!
Residents at Croft Meadfow had a busy Easter weekend! They were busy making Easter bonnets. Carmen judged whilst trying them on…. Well done to all residents you did an amazing job all bonnets were brilliant 🤩 Winners were Ron, Frank, Rosemary and Norma!
Our Easter Raffle was a great success, thank you to residents, relatives, staff and Billy Fox for entertaining and having a brilliant party!!!
Thank you to everyone for the donations towards to the raffle!
A big thank you to Ashurst Primary School for making Easter cards for our residents, they were received Sunday morning along with an Easter egg from the Easter bunny!
Residents enjoyed Morning coffee and cake and were visited by Missy and Honey!! It made the residents Morning!!!
Also visited Arundel to feed the ducks and what lovely weather they had!
It was a perfect photo opportunity for Bryan and his daughter Charlotte! Audrey and Nora enjoying a jigsaw puzzle whilst enjoying a morning coffee. Enid bumped into Croft Meadows Easter Bunny! Croft's nursing floor packed with residents ready to play ‘Bean Bag Boccia’ So lovely to see so many residents on nursing floor overcoming their individual difficulties to come together and play games! Also lovely to welcome residents from other floors to join in too one big family.
Croft residents enjoyed an afternoon at the aces! So much fun! Well done to Rosemary who had the most chips after all the races! Well done everyone!
Well done to our Nursing floor residents for playing Boccia, it became a very competitive game! Well done to Simon who was the winner. 🏆 Spring has arrived at Croft Meadow… Audrey and Frank enjoying flower arranging!
We had a lovely trip out to the local Garden Centre, Riley our canine friend had a lovely time too. Such a good boy! A very energetic afternoon was had by all with Balloon Tennis whilst Sue was enjoying a peaceful few minutes during the morning doing a jigsaw puzzle. We'd also like to say a big thank you to our volunteers who visit weekly to interact with our residents. Croft residents love this time and it gives them a chance to show off their skills. To round up our recent activities...Steyning District Churches visited this morning! What a lovely start to a new week. What a bonus the sun was also shining. 🌞
What a flipping good afternoon, well done Croft residents, now time to get the pancakes off the ceilings!
Croft Meadow residents loved having Bloom the little lamb and chicks visit. Such great therapy for everyone! Thank you pet pals! We also had a competitive game of skittles! Well done to you all.
A big well done to our last two months Employee of the Months, Billy and Kenneth. Thank you both for all your hard work.
Valentine's party at Croft Meadow! Thank you to Kim for entertaining us with love music, what a lovely day! ❤
What a wonderful way to begin the week. Steyning and district churches visited this morning. The theme for today was Love, residents listened to the Legend of St Valentine, enjoying singing, readings and prayers.
Eyes Down! Croft Meadow residents enjoying a busy afternoon of bingo.
Our glamorous residents Enid and Kathleen have enjoyed having their nails being done… Beautiful ladies ❤️
Croft Meadow held a competitive game of skittles, well done to all! Croft residents also enjoyed an afternoon of team darts.
Our lovely Admin, Su, is retiring after a long 13 and a half years’ service to Croft Meadow. We wish Su a very happy retirement and a well deserved rest!
A brilliant afternoon at the Croft Arms. Residents enjoyed a drink and a general knowledge quiz! We also celebrated a birthday, Happy Birthday Rosie! What a lovely birthday party, enjoyed by all.
Croft meadow enjoyed a morning of song, prayer and reflection. Thank you to Steyning Churches Together for a wonderful morning.
Croft meadow enjoyed a morning of song, prayer and reflection. Thank you to Steyning Churches Together for a wonderful morning.
Croft Meadow residents enjoying a busy week with mini bus trips out and about!
Croft Meadow dementia floor brightening up everyone’s Monday morning with their fantastic dancing moves!
Croft Meadow dementia floor brightening up everyone’s Monday morning with their fantastic dancing moves! We also had a Friday afternoon bingo session with a glass of Pimm's.
Residents played their last game of Hoop Boccia in 2022 it was a good game! Happy New Year to you all.
Well done to Delna and Andreea our most recent Employee’s of the Months. Very well deserved!
Wow what a lovely surprise! The real Santa Clause visited Croft meadow on Christmas Day! Residents absolutely loved it, thank you Santa! We hope you arrived back to the North Pole safely. See you next year 🎅
Residents got into the Christmas spirit by wearing different Christmas headbands, don’t they look cute! We also had our Croft Meadow Christmas Party, residents pulled crackers, sung a song or two, and were entertained by the wonderful ‘Kim Bonsor’ Thank you Kim. Today Steyning, District Churches together visited Croft Meadow, we had a lovely morning full of singing carols, readings and prayer! So lovely to see family members joining us too. Thank you SDCT for visiting we loved it. Croft Residents wish everyone a merry Christmas!
Croft Meadow Residents would like to say a massive Thank You to all the pupils at Ashurst Primary School for making, personally signing and sending such lovely Christmas cards! It was such a lovely thought and was much appreciated. The residents also enjoyed a trip to the local pub for a Christmas meal, look at the size of the ice creams!
Residents enjoyed an afternoon of Christmas Songs/Carols and poetry from Kadenza! Lots of laughing and fun to be had by all. Thank you for visiting we loved it!
Residents enjoyed an afternoon of Christmas Songs and poetry from Kadenza! Lots of laughing and fun to be had by all. Thank you for visiting we loved it!
Residents enjoyed a wonderful performance of Christmas carols from our local Steyning Primary School, year 6 pupils gave up their lunch break to visit Croft Meadow. Croft meadow is also getting in the Christmas spirit with our Christmas decorations!
Christmas has begun at Croft Meadow! Maureen and Selina certainly made a brilliant job of decorating our first tree. Residents also enjoyed an impromptu song and dance.
What a lovely Monday morning to have Pet Pals Therapy visit us at Croft Meadow. Residents absolutely loved the opportunity to stroke those cute bunnies and also ornamental chickens!
Dolly had a lovely day celebrating her 87th birthday at Elizabeth House Bognor Regis.
Croft Meadow residents enjoyed a trip out to Shoreham Airport
Residents enjoyed their trip out on the minibus to a local garden centre! They all loved their cake 🎂 and coffee!
Croft Meadow residents having an early Christmas get together along with a carol or two!
Top floor residents enjoying a well deserved morning drink after all that singing! It is lovely to see our new resident Alfred and his daughter joining in our morning activity and our lovely Pauline who came to join us in the lounge too.
A great day celebrating a dedicated team and also a 'Good' CQC rating
Residents have been busy making Poppies for Remembrance Day
Halloween at Croft Meadow! Thank you to Billy Fox for putting on a great show. Residents and employees had a brilliant time, from Knees up mother brown to YMCA. Happy Halloween Everyone! 🎃
Croft meadow residents keeping active playing ‘Hoop Boccia’, keeping scores, and lots of laughs! 🎳 We have also enjoyed preparing for Halloween and have seemed to made ‘New Friends’.
Croft residents enjoying trips out to the local garden centres loving the sunshine.
Residents at Croft Meadow enjoyed being at the races. A fun afternoon was had by all followed by a lovely cup of tea. Well done to Rosemary for being the winner! 🏆
Croft Meadow residents have been busy recently. We've had games of skittles, word games, a full English at our local 'Truffles', and a birthday! Happy birthday Maureen 🎂
A Steyning couple who married a year after the end of World War Two have celebrated their 74th anniversary at Croft Meadow care home.
If you would like to help people we have opportunities at Croft Meadow in Steyning to join the Shaw family
Croft Meadow care home is celebrating 10 years of delivering care for its residents.
A dog that suffered severe abuse while living on the streets in Lebanon has struck up a special bond with a Steyning woman after she was rescued by an animal welfare charity.
A local World War Two veteran has celebrated his 100th birthday with family and friends at Croft Meadow care home.