Residents at Old Charlton House Care Home in Cowes got stuck in and made some delicious cakes for Macmillan’s Coffee Morning this year.
Whilst baking, they joined in sharing their memories of cake making during their lives, and lots of them remembered making eggless cakes during the war time.
Once the cakes had cooled, they had fun decorating them and admiring each other’s creations.
Not all the toppings went on the cakes – some just seemed to disappear – especially the chocolate buttons and once the baking was completed, residents enjoyed the age-old tradition of ‘licking the spoon’!
The home held a coffee morning on Friday and everyone enjoyed the fruits of their labour. The residents came together to share their time with each other and nurture our ethos of ‘family’.
We learned all about MacMillan and the important work that they do. Resident, Joan, enjoyed shaking the collection basket at everyone who came through the doors! The residents raised £42 and were rightly very proud of themselves.
Resident, Marilyn, said:
“It’s been a lovely morning, and the cakes were absolutely delicious.”
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Activity Coordinator, Debbie Webb, said:
“It is important for our residents to feel connected to the world outside of the care home, and this is 1 way that they can contribute to it. They all had a marvellous time and delighted in making and decorating their cupcakes.”
Golly gosh, there’s my biggest sister again!