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2009 Mrs Ellen White - "End of an Era" Celebrations

Mrs Ellen White retired from active management at the end of May 2009, after 47 years in the role of Matron, and we marked her retirement with a series of events culminating in an "End of an Era" celebration in October to coincide with the 63rd anniversary of her arrival at Sunbury Nursing Homes.

Our celebrations began with an informal Cheese and Wine evening, held on Monday 29th June.

On Sunday 26th July from 2.00 pm until 5.00pm we held a Garden Party with a 1950's theme.

Information on the Garden Party (0.4mb .pdf file).

Garden Party - a great success (0.5mb .pdf file).

"Has Sunbury Nursing Homes Got Talent?" on Wednesday 26th August was a wonderful way to celebrate the many diverse talents of those involved in the home.

Our celebrations culminated on Friday 2nd October 2009 with an all day event celebrating "The End of an Era". We invited former staff, friends and colleagues who have contributed to these special years to join us for this momentous day.

December 2007 Dinner Dance

Our first dinner dance was held one evening with patients and their guests enjoying a three course meal, dancing and a raffle.

December 2007 Christmas Party

Father Christmas visited everyone on December 21st when parties were held in all areas.

November 2007 Early preparations for Christmas

Preparation for Christmas began early. Many patients made calenders as gifts using lovely photos of themselves taken at events during the year.

September 2007 International Day

Leading up to our 75th anniversary celebrations on 2nd October 2007 we celebrated our first International Day. Staff wore their national costumes and brought in special food. There was music and dancing with delightful displays of Irish dancing and Nepalese dancing which was a pleasure for everyone to watch.

Summer 2007 Boat trip

Patients enjoyed a delightful afternoon on the Thames with a boat trip around Walton and Shepperton.

Summer Outings 2007 Weekly minibus outings

The weekly minibus outings have been greatly enjoyed by the residents this summer.

In June, a lovely day was spent at the Passiflora nursery. Our residents enjoyed preparing and eating a delightful salad lunch and relaxed in the afternoon amongst the flowers and plants.

Another morning visit to Passiflora, gave residents the opportunity to enjoy the pets as well as the plants.

A lovely bus ride to Windsor passing the Castle and big wheel ended at the riverside where tea and biscuits were enjoyed before feeding the ducks.

Choc ices were bought before heading home again.

There were two outings this summer to Runnymede. A visit to the war memorial was found to be most interesting giving an opportunity to look around and read the names of those who had died.

The visitors' book was signed by everyone and there was time for tea and biscuits and a chance to enjoy the beautiful views before returning home.

Another day the journey to Runnymede was greatly appreciated by those taking part. The bus drove by the river passing Chertsey lock and Staines lock and stopped by the river at Runnymede for a picnic watching the boats go by and feeding the ducks.

A visit to a friend's house was a high point of the summer outings for some of our residents. Cream tea, bingo and a look around made the day a great success.