After our week of walking and wheeling for this fantastic cause our residents enjoyed a celebratory tea and each were awarded their Race for Life medals as can be seen on the pictures below. The grand total raised was £1,533.75 thank you to everyone for taking part and supporting us this week.
DetailsFinal Day £1,400 raised!! Yesterday afternoon after our walking it was time for pampering including having hair dos by our fantastic hairdresser Julie, foot spas and manicures were also on the menu! Today saw the wet and windy weather return, so we were back to walking and wheel chairing the corridors and I am so…
DetailsDay 4 Our spirits were raised with the sight of the sun this morning and our team were back outside crunching the kilometres. After yesterday afternoons competitive Bingo session where Ron had beginners luck by winning most games this afternoon we will be relaxing with various pamper treatments with only 1 day to go please…
DetailsHalf Way Through the Race For Life Yesterday afternoon our lovely residents enjoyed making their scones for afternoon tea and then as can be seen from the pictures sampling their works. Today sees the weather breaking so our walkers and wheeler used Southlands corridors to cover the kilometers. A little exercise in the form of…
DetailsYesterday afternoon a number of us created mocktails which went down a treat. Today we started bright and early and luckily we’ve been blessed by having sunshine and a very pleasant morning. Pictured below are Mary, Margaret, Edith, Daphne, John, Steve, Matthew, Ron Jane and Rick Thanks to all those who have already sponsored…
DetailsToday saw the start of our Race for Life week involving our residents the Mayor of Newton Abbot Cllr Richard Jenks cut the ribbon and said encouraging words to our intrepid group of residents and staff as they began their 5 kilometre walk/push for this wonderful cause todays participants were Mike, Margaret, Elizabeth, Ron, Rick,…
DetailsSaturday 26th September Staff began their 5 kilometre Race for Life from the front of Southlands taking in the ups and the downs of Highweek’s hilly terrain. A group of residents saw them off and then welcomed them back later in the afternoon.
DetailsFinal Day: After a slow day yesterday with lots of distractions, our cyclists were up bright and early and off to complete the last stage of this epic adventure. At 3pm we welcomed Cllr. Richard Jenks, Mayor of Newton Abbot and Maggie Bonnell, Manager of KingsCare and they officially welcomed the cyclists to Lands End!! …
DetailsPlease find the details of the route from Newton Abbot to Lands End – 208 miles. We hope you enjoy following the progress. Virtual cycle-athon pictures
DetailsCelebratory High Tea with Cllr Jenks Mayor of Newton Abbot Cycling 10 miles
DetailsDay 17 and the morning starts with renditions of Tina Turner`s “Simply the best” floating through Southlands, sung by Bernie, Ron, Pearl, Francis, Mary, Rita and after lunch Cocktails and Mocktails for everyone. I understand there was some progress with the cycling but I`m not sure how much of the 10.8 miles that should have…
DetailsDay 16 and our team have virtually arrived at the Carbis Bay, St.Ives. A cycle along the prom admiring the “Tate St.Ives” museum from the outside, unfortunately closed till the 27th July but looking stunning in the gentle drizzle of the Cornish summer!! Then onto the beach, a much earned ice cream and then following…
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