Friends of Connaught Court

Some more photos from the residents' recent trip to Burnby Gardens, here's Doug and Margaret enjoying the weather and beautiful surroundings.
What a great afternoon :)

Our residents Zena, David and his partner Olwyn enjoyed a wonderful outing to Burnby Hall Gardens with Fran and volunteer driver (of our new minibus!), Kate, last Thursday. A great afternoon was had by all :)

Last Friday 2nd August saw a very special birthday for Connaught Court resident Sheila Bendig. Sheila is see here enjoying a lovely 100th birthday with her card from King Charles :)
It looks like he also called in to Fulford enjoy a glass of sherry too :) cheers Sheila!!

Connaught Court residents in Fulford were treated to a concert on Saturday morning with "Seth the Crooner" from Halifax. He entertained our resident with Sinatra, Bubble and Elvis, residents go up dancing. Seth was kindly introduced to us through Friends of Connaught Court member Neill Smith and his Mexborough lodge and entertained us for free.Ty, Seth, much appreciated by all :)

Delivering ‘Get Started’ art colouring books to Connaught Court on behalf of The Lincolnshire Freemasons Provincial Grand Lodge of Lincolnshire and Provincial Grand Lodge of Essex
WB Chuck Boulton (right) Paulinus Lodge 3957 and Assistant Manager Chris Kirk (Connaught Court) receiving them together with Ruby and Milo - as Chuck's wife, daughter and Grandaughter shop in York🥴. Ty Chuck!

Congratulations to Steph at Connaught Court, who recently received her long service award from Marinda, the home's Manager. Steph commented,
"Putting in 15 years in the job I love and working with the Friends of Connaught Court for the benefit of the residents wellbeing is very rewarding, the bottle of gin was just a bonus!!!
Thank you Steph, from everyone involved at Connaught Court xx

Fun for all at the D Day celebrations held in June at
Steph, Fran and Kate ready to attention with the tea, Jean ejoying a cuppa and a scone along with other residents having a great day.

Chris, from the Friends of Connaught Court, sporting his new waistcoat underneath his marshall's jacket handmade by with Elwyn our resident tailor!
Thanks Elwyn!

Here's to you ladies! Zena, Doris and Noreen enjoying a regular pre lunch sherry on the day of our Summer Fayre ❤️😊🥂
BG

York Railway Institute Development Band here to entertain us all again, brilliant!

Great fun being had by all here at the Connaught Court Summer Fayre 🌞👍

* PARKING TODAY *
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT DUE TO A (VERY RECENT) LOCAL OBJECTION, PARKING IS NOT AVAILABLE AS PLANNED OFF FULFORD PLACE. Please park where you are able to in the local area. We are sorry for any inconvenience that this has caused ...

Hi everyone! Just a reminder that this Saturday, 08 June 2024 it's our annual SUMMER FAYRE :) Free entry and parking, lots of fun for all of the family, stalls, kids' fun, crafts, cars, motorcyles, licensed bar and food. The fun starts at 12:30 and we hope to see you there :) Everyone is welcome. NOTE: free parking on Fulford Park, off Main Street, Fulford YO10 4QE.
We hope to see you there :)

Wow - what a day! In the morning our residents joined a boozy group celebrating the Caribbean :) The lounge was decorated by Steph, with a huge banner of a balmy beach, with palm trees, sea lapping on a beautiful beach.... also funny glasses, banana leaves, flower garlands and Bob Marley on the sound system! Steph concocted wonderful well known cocktails, Pina Colada, Mojito and a Rum Punch, and a final homemade unique cocktail, the Connaught Cocktail, a 'Stephanie Special'!! Residents really enjoyed the banter, flavours of pineapple, mint, rum, coconut, mango, lime and pomegranate, drinks for all and good fun at a refreshing morning activity!!
For lunch our residents enjoyed jerk chicken, Caribbean fish curry, all served with rice and peas, sweet potato fries, salad and slaw followed by banana rum fritters
A lovely afternoon of exotic fruit tasting in the main lounge this afternoon following on from our Caribbean themed day and cocktails this morning. We tried Mango, papaya, coconut, pomegranate, Sharon fruit, cape gooseberries, passion fruit, and watermelon. We had the help of Neu and Mariya from Knavesmire. Neu gave us an in depth view of each fruit, most of which are found in Thailand were she is from and grew in her childhood garden.
Regards
Stephanie and Fran

Flowers beautifully arranged by Jean and Maureen at the recent workshop - brilliant work ladies!

We have many talented artists here at Connaught Court, here's Jean working on one of her latest pieces. Great work Jean!

Here's David and Doris, recently getting to grips with some planting, looks great fun 😀

Here's Sheila, Marie and Doreen making marmalade and having a great time too, well done ladies! :)
Jean and Maureen with some of the work at the flower arranging workshop

Hello everyone, just a quick note to inform you that due to the costs of postage, all communication will now be by email wherever possible. This will help us to ensure that all donations to the AFOCC are spent on what matters most, enhancing the lives of residents at Connaught Court.
Kind regards, Barrie Graham (for the Secretary Martin Latham)

Big shout-out to one of our latest top followers! Ty 💎 Gordon Pearson

We have been lucky enough to get out despite the weather to take a few residents to nearby garden centres using our brilliant new minubus (thanks Friends of Connaught Court!) during December to see the Christmas displays:
1. Resident Douglas Lees at Selby Garden Centre grotto
2. Residents Nancy Newton and Nancy Cade at Langlands’ Garden Centre
Great fun for all!

Elwyn's 100th Birthday Bash! Our super tailor Elwyn, has recently celebrated his very special birthday ... see him celebrating in style below with his card from the King, all dressed up and ready to go with his birthday cigar, with Andy Hinchcliffe from Invictus lodge and Chris Thomas Assistant Provincial Grand Master – Province of Yorkshire North and East Ridings, and with Stephanie, Marinda, Fran and Elwyn from Connaught Court. Many happy returns Elwyn!

🌟 Celebrating Local Charities Day! 🌟

A huge round of applause to the amazing charities across the nation we've had the honour of supporting. Your dedication and hard work make a world of difference in our communities. 🙏💕

Merry Xmas everyone!
From all at The Friends of Connaught Court 🥰

Fran with Ethel, recently pictured getting the plum bread ready! Yum!!🎅

Our residents at love animals visiting them, and the return of the Alpacas is something they always look forward to :), especially Maree Thackray :) Our thanks to Anna and Chris from Butterwick Alpaca Retreat in Malton, with their suoer friendly alpacas, Sandstorm and Sunny :)

BIG congratulations to Maree and Brian on their recent Wedding Annivesary!
We'll all raise a glass to many more xx

Our lovely Nepalese staff recently entertained us with food, dance and sarees in a recent activity celebrating their Dashain festival – which was much appreciated by our residents and staff in providing us with an insight into their religion and culture. A truly fabulous time enjoyed by all 🥰, thank you.