Natspec Highlights December 2020
We are delighted to be included in Natspec's Highlights of December 2020. Take a look: https://natspec.org.uk/natspec-highlights-december-2020/
January 2021
Raising Money for Library Books
We would like to say a huge thank you to our wonderful team member, Sarah Raven from our Hall Bank Mews Scheme. Sarah took it upon herself to raise money to buy Usborne books for our Library at our Day Opportunities Scheme. Using a ‘Just Giving’ page and sharing through the power of social media, [...]
December 2020
Our Christmas Highlights 2020
Well, its nearly Christmas Eve, so we thought we would share with you our 'Christmas Highlights 2020' video! Despite COVID restrictions, it’s been a wonderful month filled with festive activities, and it’s not even over yet! A huge thank you for your continued support throughout a challenging year for the care sector & CCL. We [...]
Christmas Tree Competition!
This year Walford Lodge ran a Christmas tree competition! All schemes/houses sent in a picture of their festive trees, and the Walford Lodge residents and team chose the winners. 1st Place: The Orchards – a massive well done! Joint 2nd Place: The Crescent and Church View! A huge well done to everyone who [...]
Santa’s Tour!
With Christmas being a little different this year, we have been doing our upmost to make it extra special! As residents were unable to see Santa at the Albrighton Hussey as usual, on Sunday 20th December, Santa, Mrs Claus & his elves embarked on a tour around the houses in a Christmas decorated van! We [...]
10 Year Service Awards
This month we celebrated our 10 year service awards. We had eight wonderful members of CCL celebrating 10 years with us in a socially distanced presentation afternoon, accompanied with tea, coffee & cakes! Each member was awarded by our Chief Executive, Vikki Pryce, with a gift of their choice and a certificate of commendation. A [...]
Our Virtual Christmas Party via Zoom!
Due to COVID-19, we were forced to alter our Christmas party. This year we held it on Wednesday 9th December with all houses, Grafton, the Opportunities programme & Longbow celebrating together via Zoom. We started with each house performing part of the nativity, followed by Christmas songs and dancing – Oliver’s dancing was particularly phenomenal! Grafton [...]
November 2020
Visiting our Residents During COVID-19
The COVID-19 virus has generated unprecedented demands that have exacerbated pre-existing operational and financial pressures in the care sector. With 13 residential homes for people with profound and multiple learning difficulties and additional complex needs, Condover College Ltd (CCL) has been no exception. The Government’s ever-changing guidance and regulations during the pandemic have created logistical issues for us, requiring speedy and innovative solutions. Visiting relatives in care [...]
October 2020
Scarecrow Competition Winners!
This month along with Halloween festivities all 13 schemes at CCL took part in the scarecrow competition. It was almost impossible to pick one winner because they were all so great! In the end there were 5 winners from a range of categories. Smile Factor - Torrin Drive with SpongBob Square Pants Most Imaginative - [...]
September 2020
CCL’s Hydrotherapy Pool and Activity Centre is finally here!
Hydrotherapy is a very important therapeutic intervention for the people we support at CCL, especially those who spend so much time in a wheelchair - it is their only experience of completely free movement. Before COVID our learners attended Princess Royal Hospital to access hydrotherapy. And to now having built our very own is truly [...]