Concert & singalong with Shrewsbury School
Ruth’s Room was alive to the sound of music thanks to a visit from the Shrewsbury School Concert Party in February. Several students from the school took part in the …
Recent
activities at
The Uplands
Animal magic!
All manner of scaly and furry animals were brought to The Uplands, giving residents much pleasure and stimulation in the process. A snake, a gecko, a giant snail called Boris, …
Relaxing music therapy
The picture below is of Elfair, our wonderful live musician in residence who plays the harp to residents once a month. Elfair, of Creative Inspiration Shropshire, has proved a huge …
Flower-arranging a hit with residents
Ruth’s Room was transformed into a blaze of colour when some of our residents took part in a flower-arranging session. It was supervised by Fiona who received welcome help and …
Trip to the Dingle
A party of Uplands residents had a highly enjoyable afternoon at the Dingle just days before Shrewsbury Flower Show. After all the rain we’ve been having, it was decided that …
Pamper time for our residents!
The lounge of one of our units, Gough, was converted into a luxurious spa for a couple of days as students from Shrewsbury College came to pamper our residents as …
Trip to Blists Hill
A wonderful time was had by all when 15 residents, accompanied by 14 carers, visited Blists Hill, possibly the most famous of the museums in Ironbridge. The party was able to …
Opera in the Home
The glorious sound of opera could be heard through The Uplands this month as the ever-popular duet Travatori visited the Home. The popular duet – who are a hit with …
The Residents from The Uplands are off to Chester Zoo
There was much excitement and anticipation in the air on Monday 25th July 2016; the long awaited day for our trip to Chester Zoo had arrived. The coach was in the …