The redecoration of the ground floor areas is about to start.  June will be an interesting time with the logistics of getting the lounge, dining room, hobbies room, office and main ground floor corridor all being repainted, wallpapered and new carpet being laid.

Our front garden again looked a treat and the wisteria in the back garden has come into full bloom.

Recent afternoon tea and St George’s Day fish and chip supper both went well and they were both lovely social events. We are hoping to arrange another afternoon tea during June and a Ukulele band is coming in July.
We have also arranged for a ‘Staying Steady’ class to be run at Alston Court from early June for 16 weeks. This class is to help those that have had a fall or are unsteady on their feet to take part in gentle exercises under the supervision of an expert trainer from Southend Council.

Montrose Court has enjoyed a St Georges Day Buffet and are preparing for a Royal theme fancy dress party for the Queen’s 90th in June. We will serve high tea followed by a rock and roll duo to continue the party. Photos will follow!

July will see our lounge transformed for Wimbledon, with table top posies and dining table tennis courts... Strawberries and cream all round in front of the big screen.

Owners and staff are looking forward to our second celebration for the Queen’s Birthday.  Pimms, fruit punch and a buffet fit for a Queen will be served.

Also in June a coach trip to Bourton-on-the-Water has been organised, followed by a trip to Weston-Super-Mare in July.

After a busy winter period full of birthday celebrations, entertainments, quizzes and various activities we are looking forward to enjoying the nice weather outside.

Our new garden tables and chairs have just arrived to provide the perfect setting for an afternoon tea or just a place to relax in our beautiful garden. We were proud to welcome Hendon Horticultural Society Committee recently for a lunch. New ideas are already in progress, starting with a delicious May Bank Holiday Buffet Lunch followed by a Street Party in celebration of the Queen’s Birthday and traditional Wimbledon Tea.

Our owners continue to enjoy a wide variety of activities here at Eastbank Court.

This year has seen the addition of a weekly keep fit class designed specifically to meet the needs of our owners. This has had an excellent turnout and provided a great way for new owners to meet up and make new friends.

In April we hosted a musical evening by a duo called ‘Cocktail Hour’, this reflected the easy listening music that was very much appreciated by the large audience.

In May we catered for a 90th Birthday celebration, this was an R.A.F. themed event to celebrate the remarkable achievement of one of our gentleman residents. This was a lovely afternoon enjoyed by all.
Also in May, one of our owners hosted a Jazz afternoon event. This was the first of its kind and well supported.

In June we are holding a ‘Cream Tea’ afternoon to celebrate another 90th birthday. This time it is in honour of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth 2nd.

The Staff at Gressland Court are holding a street party for the owners to celebrate the Queen’s 90th Birthday with traditional fayre.  

The annual BBQ and Sports day will be held with a twist this year - 'the wet sponge soak' where owners will be able to soak their Manager and Duty Managers!  This is followed by a Country and Western Singer. 

We have had a few evening meals, a Chinese and Indian night, and these were a great success.  We are planning a few more evening meals i.e. Italian and a Spanish Tapas night.  Our duck race afternoon is usually a great success and lots of the owners cheer on their ducks in a race to the finish!