Harper Fields

Winter Quarterly Newsletter 2013/14 Christmas Fayre Festive fundraising at Harper Fields arper Fields would like to thank everybody who attended this year’s Christmas Fayre. The atmosphere Hthroughout the home was electric. It was so heart- warming to see so many relatives (in Christmas jumpers) visiting their loved ones and showing their support for the Alzheimer’s Society, raising a fantastic £249.44.

The function room was jam packed with visitors as The Glen Miller Tribute Band provided the entertainment. A huge thank you to everyone who donated to the tombola and drinks raffle and a special thank you to those amazing volunteers who ran the stalls on the day. Thank you to Carole, Monica, Madeline and Josh.

We raised £249.44! Harper Fields’ Christmas Theatre Visits Stratford Armouries fundraisers The residents enjoyed their visit to the Hippodrome Cake bake raises money Theatre in this Christmas to watch Exclusive opening at unique museum for ‘Breakthrough The Nutcracker a variety of shows including and Stratford Armouries kindly Breast Cancer’ Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs the pantomime . opened their doors to our Residents, friends and The residents thoroughly enjoyed the adventure Harper Fields residents during families all came to show their support for our charity to the beautiful theatre. their winter closing for a special cake bake, raising money private tour. Stratford Armouries One resident’s review of The Nutcracker: for the worthy cause is a truly unique museum set in 'Breakthrough Breast Cancer'. “I didn’t remember the ballet being so 86 acres of rolling Beautiful themed cupcakes beautiful, when the snow came down countryside. The museum contains made by one of our carers on the stage it was mesmerising” the personal arms and amour were enjoyed by many. Dori Talbot collection of James Wigington. We had already sold fifty The residents were amazed by before the event had even started, they were too good the vast collection of antique to resist! The catering staff armour housed here, and had made two large chocolate an extremely enjoyable day out. cakes which went down a treat. The event was a huge Residents’ Christmas Party success and we raised £107.00 for the charity. Residents gathered to attend their Christmas party on the 19th December. The room was One of our residents Bea Turner said “that was luxuriously dressed with white and gold amazing, I’ve never seen or heard of anything Lula May decorations and the champagne was flowing like that before… I’ve had a fantastic night”. as the residents arrived through the doors to be seated. Residents pulled their crackers and put We’ll meet again! on their party hats. Food and drink was served Residents gathered for an exciting as the residents sat and opened their individual Poppies for afternoon of entertainment with gifts from Harper Fields. Remembrance Day Lula May. The function room Carole Parker, our kitchen The surprise of the night was the entertainment: was dressed with wartime assistant/hostess, knitted two actors – dressed as cleaners – tidied their memorabilia including replica beautiful individual poppies way around the room finding peculiar objects newspapers and ration books to raise money for the British under the tables (including frilly pink knickers). from the 1940s. Lula May sang Legion; Carole knitted 20 poppies and sold them for Involving the residents much to their a selection of songs from the £2.00 each. Every single one amusement! After some banter involving Forties including "We'll Meet of them sold, and made the residents they burst into song. The actors Again", "Run Rabbit Run" and £40.00 for the charity. dressed as cleaners were indeed fantastic "White Cliffs of Dover". professional opera singers that perform The residents and staff cannot around the country. The residents were wait to hear her angelic voice amazed and found the whole act hilarious back again at Harper Fields. and very entertaining. Up and Coming

January February 2nd Minibus trip – Stratford-upon-Avon 3rd Adrian Wylde performs his keyboard 3rd Brian James vocalist, performs – 3pm classics – 2.30pm 6th Adrian Wylde performs his keyboard 4th Minibus trip – Lichfield Cathedral classics – 2.30pm 5th Minibus trip – Hatton Country Village 7th Minibus trip – Coombe Abbey 6th Minibus trip – Swan Lake at the 8th Minibus trip – Brandon Nature Centre Hippodrome Theatre ( suite) Swan Lake 9th Minibus trip – Coventry Transport Museum 11th Minibus trip – at the Hippodrome Theatre (Windsor and Epsom) 10th Brantano footwear to provide a choice of footwear and bags to buy – 2pm–4pm 12th Minibus trip – Ryton Sensory Gardens 13th David Mcfegan accordionist, performs – 3pm 13th Minibus trip – National Memorial Arboretum 14th Minibus trip – Heritage Motor Centre 14th Paulo Pinto to perform – 3.30pm 15th Minibus trip – Locks 17th Trevor Santini to perform – 3pm 16th Minibus trip – Aston Hall 18th Minibus trip – Bewdley River visit 17th Trevor Santini to perform – 3pm 19th Minibus trip – The Motorcycle Museum 20th Chris Cook returns with his music workshop for the residents to enjoy 20th Minibus trip – Solihull shopping visit 21st Minibus trip – Jephson Gardens 24th Around the world in a week – Africa – Afrikan Fusion come and perform 22nd Minibus trip – Earlswood Craft Centre 25th Around the world in a week – Egypt – Ayshe 23rd Minibus trip – The Fort Shopping Centre the Egyptian dancer performs with a real snake 28th Minibus trip – Mary Arden’s Farm 26th Around the world in a week – Australia Day 29th Minibus trip – Hatton Locks – with themed Aussie activities 30th Minibus trip – Memorial Park Coventry 27th Around the world in a week – Mexico Day – with a Mexican fiesta party 28th Around the world in a week – India – with Rani performing Bollywood dances March 3rd Adrian Wylde performs his keyboard classics – 2.30pm 4th Minibus trip – 5th Minibus trip – Scenic Drive in Warwick 6th Minibus trip – Lord Leycester Hospital Warwick 11th Minibus trip – Sealife Centre 12th Minibus trip – Fiddler on the Roof – Hippodrome Theatre 13th Minibus trip – Notcutts Garden Centre 14th Bloss’s fashions here to provide the residents with a unique shopping experience – 2.30pm 17th David Mcfegan accordionist, performs for the residents – 3pm 18th Minibus trip – Alcester Scenic Drive 19th Minibus trip – Southam and Harbury 20th Minibus trip – Webbs of Wychbold 24th Chris Cook music workshop – 3pm 25th Minibus trip – Stratford-upon-Avon 26th Minibus trip – Charlecote Park Garden Centre 27th Mini bus trip – Shipston-on-Stour 28th Trevor Santini performs for the residents – 3pm

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