James' Place Adult Daycare - Andover

🍂 October Monthly Update at James' Place! 🍂

It’s been an action-packed month for our members across all locations! Here’s a peek into what we’ve been up to:

🍰 Great British Bake Off: Inspired by the Bake Off, members put on their aprons and whipped up some delicious creations.

🎃 Halloween Fun: From spooky pumpkin carving to themed games and baking, everyone got into the Halloween spirit!

🌄 Stonehenge Visit: Members enjoyed a fascinating trip to Stonehenge, exploring the historical site and soaking up some ancient history.

🪔 Diwali Celebrations: We welcomed the Festival of Lights with Diwali crafts and food tasting, learning about the cultural significance of this beautiful celebration.

📜 History & Crafts: Our members dived into historical events, learning through hands-on crafts that brought the past to life.

October was filled with creativity, learning, and celebration! We’re excited to see what November brings.

Find out what each location got up to with the links below:

📍 Andover - https://jp-adultdaycare.com/2024/10/31/october-at-james-place-andover/
📍 Basingstoke - https://jp-adultdaycare.com/2024/10/31/october-at-james-place-basingstoke/
📍 Eastleigh - https://jp-adultdaycare.com/2024/10/25/october-at-james-place-eastleigh/

Our members have been getting into the Diwali spirit with some fun and festive activities! 🎉✨ To celebrate the Festival of Lights, we enjoyed a delicious Indian food tasting session, where everyone got to try some new flavours and dishes. 🍛🌶️

Not only that, but our members also had a fantastic time making coconut ladoo sweets to take home and share with their loved ones! These traditional sweets are a perfect way to bring some Diwali joy to friends and family. 🍬💛

Wishing everyone a Happy Diwali filled with light, love, and sweet moments! 🪔

The teams at Andover and Eastleigh recently held fantastic Team Building Days! 👫✨

The agenda was packed with discussions on James' Place's vision and values, our essential platforms, induction elements for new team members, and, of course, lots of fun and games! 🎉

Team building days are so valuable because they:

👉 Strengthen Relationships: Encouraging collaboration and deeper connections between team members.
👉Boost Morale: These activities remind us that work can be fun, building a sense of unity and shared purpose.
👉Enhance Communication: The perfect opportunity to refine how we communicate and work together.
👉Foster Creativity & Problem-Solving: Through games and challenges, teams think outside the box and develop problem-solving skills.
👉Reinforce Company Values: A day to align with our mission, vision, and the values we all share.

We won’t reveal too much though—we don’t want to spoil the surprise for Basingstoke, who’ll have their own day in the new year! 😉

🌕✨ Exploring the First Moon Landing! ✨🌕

Our Andover members have been diving into history with their latest project on the first moon landing! 🚀 Through their creativity and hard work, they’ve brought this monumental moment to life with some incredible craft projects that demonstrate everything they’ve learned about the Apollo 11 mission.

Our members have shown amazing enthusiasm and curiosity about space exploration. 🌍👩‍🚀

Massage Therapy Awareness Week is this week, so we are highlighting the incredible benefits of massage for mental and physical well-being.

As part of our wellness program at James' Place, we’ve had the pleasure of welcoming a professional masseuse to provide soothing massages to our members. 💆‍♀️💆‍♂️

Here’s to more wellness activities that help our members thrive! 💙

🌟 A Huge Congratulations to Our Amazing Volunteer, Debbie! 🌟

We are beyond proud to announce that Debbie, one of our incredible volunteers, scooped the Highly Commended Award in the Services Sector category at last week’s Pride of Andover Awards! 🎉

It was a fantastic evening, and Debbie's achievement was the perfect way to top it off. Her dedication, kindness, and tireless efforts to support our members truly embody the spirit of James' Place.

Thank you, Debbie, for all that you do—this recognition is so well-deserved! 💙

today, let's embrace that unstoppable mindset and tackle our goals head-on!

What’s one thing you’re ready to conquer this week? Share in the comments! 💥👇

Shoutout to the Fantastic Therapy Dog, Maisie! 🐾

Recently, our Andover branch had the pleasure of welcoming Maisie, the incredible therapy dog, who brought smiles and comfort to everyone. 🐶💕 Pet therapy is such a valuable tool in supporting our members' wellbeing, and Maisie’s visit was no exception!

Here are 5 amazing benefits of therapy dogs:

Reduces Stress: Interacting with therapy dogs like Maisie can significantly lower stress and anxiety levels, promoting a calming environment​

Lowers Blood Pressure: Petting a therapy dog has been shown to reduce blood pressure and heart rate, promoting better physical health​

Boosts Mood: Therapy dogs help uplift spirits and alleviate feelings of sadness or loneliness, creating joy with every wag of the tail​

Encourages Social Interaction: Dogs naturally encourage conversations and connections, helping individuals build meaningful social bonds​

Provides Comfort and Companionship: Therapy dogs offer non-judgemental companionship that can help people through tough times​(

We’re so grateful for Maisie’s visit and look forward to more pet therapy sessions in the future! 🐾💖

We’re sending all our best wishes to our amazing volunteer Debbie, who’s attending the Pride of Andover Awards as a finalist tonight! 🎉

We’re so proud of you, Debbie, and truly grateful for all your hard work and dedication to our members at James' Place. No matter the outcome, you’re already a winner in our hearts! 💙🙌

🌍 A Crucial Question for Adult Social Care 🌍

With the cost of adult social care projected to rise significantly, how should councils balance increasing demand with shrinking budgets without cutting essential services?

This is a pressing issue facing local authorities across the country, as rising costs and increased demand put immense pressure on already tight budgets. Solutions must be found that prioritise care for our most vulnerable without compromising the quality of services.

What are your thoughts on how councils can address this challenge? S

Should there be more investment, innovative approaches, or changes to the way social care is funded? Let us know your ideas! 💬👇

September at James' Place has been all about growth and learning, as our members embraced the opportunity to build essential life skills.

From gardening to cleaning. These aren’t just chores—they're valuable lessons in teamwork, organization, and responsibility that will last a lifetime.

We're over the moon to receive another 5-star review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Hearing such positive feedback reminds us why we do what we do—to make a difference and bring joy to our community.
Thank you for your kind words and continued support. We couldn't be prouder of our amazing team and members!

Today we celebrate the power of a simple smile! 😄

World Smile Day is all about spreading kindness and joy, one smile at a time. Created by Harvey Ball, the artist behind the famous yellow smiley face, this day reminds us that even the smallest gesture can brighten someone’s day.

Whether it’s a friendly smile to a stranger, a kind word to a friend, or even lending a helping hand, let’s spread positivity and make the world a little happier together! 🌍💛

How will you share your smile today? 😊 Let us know in the comments and help spread the love!

September was a whirlwind of fun and growth for our members!

🌥️ From the simple joys of cloud watching to getting active with sports, whipping up treats in baking sessions, and getting creative with arts and crafts, it was a month packed with activities.

🐾 We were even treated to a visit from a therapy dog, making for some heartwarming moments!

📚 In honour of Literacy Week, members honed their reading skills and practised their literacy skills, and they learned vital life skills, setting the stage for even more personal growth.

Here's to another month of learning and laughter! 🌟

Find out what each location got up to with the links below:

📍 Andover - https://jp-adultdaycare.com/2024/10/03/september-at-james-place-andover/
📍 Eastleigh - https://jp-adultdaycare.com/2024/09/26/september-at-james-place-eastleigh/
📍 Basingstoke - https://jp-adultdaycare.com/2024/09/27/september-at-james-place-basingstoke/

We’re continuing our well-being journey for our members with a little extra care! Over the past few weeks, our excellent massage therapist, Jowita, has visited both our Eastleigh and Basingstoke locations to provide relaxing massages for our members.

These sessions have been an absolute hit, allowing our members to unwind, release tension, and enjoy much-deserved relaxation. Massage therapy helps improve both physical and mental well-being, and we’re thrilled to see how much our members have benefited from these calming sessions. 💆‍♀️💆‍♂️

A huge thank you to Jowita for bringing her magic touch to James' Place. We look forward to continuing more activities like these to promote the overall well-being of our community!

This powerful quote reminds us that our dreams are the first step towards creating the reality we want.

No matter how big or small, every dream holds the potential to become something amazing if we believe in ourselves and take action.

The sky's the limit when you believe in what's possible!

We are incredibly proud to announce that our wonderful volunteer, Debbie, has been chosen as a Pride of Andover Award finalist! 🎉

Her dedication and commitment to our members at James' Place over the past three years have been truly inspiring, and we couldn't be happier to see her recognised for all her hard work.

Debbie has been an invaluable support, bringing joy to our members through activities like cooking, gardening, and arts and crafts. Last Christmas, she led a heartwarming initiative where members created presents and personally delivered them to residents at Harrier Grange Care Home, spreading cheer and fostering community spirit.

She has also been teaching our members essential life skills, from gardening to cooking, helping them gain independence and confidence.

Debbie embodies the spirit of James' Place with her friendly, supportive, and caring nature. She's always ready to lend a hand, make someone smile, and ensure every member feels valued and included. Despite being retired, she devotes so much of her time and energy to making a difference in our members' lives.

Join us in wishing Debbie the best of luck and celebrating this well-deserved recognition! 🎊👏

With Layla Moran stepping into the role as Chair of the Health and Social Care Committee, we're looking forward to seeing how the Committee can truly champion the voices of those most affected by our health system: patients and front-line staff.

In what ways can the Committee amplify these voices to influence policy changes that better meet their needs?

This is an opportunity to drive meaningful reform, ensuring that patient experiences and the challenges faced by health and social care professionals are at the heart of policy decisions.

Let's open up the conversation—what do you think needs to be done to make sure these voices are heard and acted upon?

Join the discussion and share your thoughts below. 👇

🎉 Huge Congratulations to Michelle, our incredible Operations Manager! 🎉

We are so proud of Michelle for completing The Big Half —what an amazing achievement! 🏅🏃‍♀️ She set her sights on this goal with determination and crossed that finish line with pride.

As Michelle said, 'My goal for this year was to run The Big Half before I hit the big half!' Mission accomplished! 🎯

Your dedication and perseverance are truly inspiring, Michelle. You've shown us all what it means to set a goal and give it your all. We couldn't be prouder of you!

Our Basingstoke members recently embarked on an exciting 'holiday' session, right from the comfort of our sensory room. We kicked things off by creating our own passports and plane tickets, adding a touch of realism to our adventure. 🌍

Our sensory room was transformed into a plane experience where members handed over their passports and tickets before boarding their 'flight.' After a short journey through the clouds, we 'landed' at our sunny destination! ☀️

To celebrate our arrival, we enjoyed the delicious mocktails we made earlier, created beach scenes, and played some fun holiday games. It was the perfect escape from the rainy weather outside, bringing the warmth and joy of a holiday to our day. 🍹🏖️

We’re thrilled to share this terrific testimonial that highlights the beautiful setting at James' Place, where our focus is always on our members' needs. From promoting daily activity and movement to creating a supportive and nurturing environment, we strive to ensure that every day is enriching and fulfilling for our members.

Thank you for recognizing the care and attention we put into making James' Place a place of well-being and growth. 🌟

Our members recently rolled up their sleeves and learned some fantastic cooking skills by preparing a tasty mini roast! Everyone got involved in creating a delicious meal they were proud to enjoy together.

Cooking is not just about making food—it's a way to build confidence, learn new skills, and enjoy the satisfaction of creating something with your own hands. We’re so proud of our members for their teamwork and enthusiasm in the kitchen.

At James' Place, we wholeheartedly promote the mantra: Believe in Yourself. We know that self-belief is the foundation of personal growth, resilience, and success. No matter the challenges you face, trusting in your abilities is the key to unlocking your full potential. 💪✨

Embrace this mantra in everything you do, and watch how it transforms your journey.

Under the sea day🐟🏝️🐬🐙🌊

We had a wonderful visit to Wi******er science centre , we enjoyed all the activities 😀

Great time at our local park enjoying the weather

We had a busy week last week making Flower crowns , homemade ice pops, preparing for "flowers in bloom" great work everyone

We had a wonderful trip to see The Wind In The Willows in Wi******er, lots of smiling faces all around 😀

Today has been a very eventful day, some of our members joined James Place Adult Daycare - Basingstoke and had a lovely trip on a canal boat.
Others had fun in the garden and some practicing literacy skills.

Please feel free to come and see us on Saturday 😃

We had a wonderful day with some amazing alpacas and goats. Thanks to Barefoot Barns for bringing them along 😀

This week we learnt about the ration books from D-Day and baked some delicious recipes, bread and butter pudding, also some carrot and cinnamon biscuits.

We made the most of the glorious weather last week ☀️🌡

What a wonderful week we had ☺️

Wishing Emma a massive Happy 30th birthday for tomorrow

We had a lovely trip to River Bourne Community Farm today

This week we used different fruit recipes, they all looked and tasted delicious.