{"id":4412,"date":"2025-03-23T12:29:16","date_gmt":"2025-03-23T12:29:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.localukbusiness.co.uk\/wolverhampton\/?p=4412"},"modified":"2025-05-09T14:59:56","modified_gmt":"2025-05-09T13:59:56","slug":"making-plans-for-the-new-season-at-the-willows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.localukbusiness.co.uk\/wolverhampton\/making-plans-for-the-new-season-at-the-willows\/","title":{"rendered":"Making Plans for the New Season at The Willows"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>The brighter weather and longer days provide the perfect opportunity to get out and about in the community, whether it\u2019s spending time shopping, dining out, taking a walk in the park or enjoying local events.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Although the change of season brings with it the chance to embark on new adventures, the residents have certainly had their fair share of fun over the winter months, thanks to a whole host of carefully planned events arranged by The Willow\u2019s in-house Activities Co-ordinator, Earl Edwards explains: <em>\u201cWe had so much fun celebrating Christmas and New Year, it really was a fabulous time for the residents. There were plenty of parties and get-togethers as well as lots of festive-themed activities over the Christmas season.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\r\n<div id=\"attachment_93\" class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.localukbusiness.co.uk\/wolverhampton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/willows-care-home-xmas-01-1024x768.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.localukbusiness.co.uk\/wolverhampton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/willows-care-home-xmas-01-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"257\" height=\"219\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p>Residents were also treated to a special carol concert from the children of St Nicolas School, as well as a 1940s-themed performance from The Ronnies.<\/p>\r\n<p><em>\u201cOur residents love welcoming visitors and always enjoy a singsong, and so, The Ronnies\u2019 vintage-inspired performance is always a favourite here at The Willows.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p>There was a special treat for the home\u2019s hard-working staff in December too:<em> \u201cFor our staff Christmas party, we headed to Wolverhampton Racecourse, where we had an amazing time letting our hair down! It was great to see everyone having fun and looking amazing in their party outfits &#8211; it was a fabulous and well-deserved night out for us all!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p>Residents couldn\u2019t wait to hear all about the Christmas party and loved spending time looking at the photographs when the staff got back to work.<\/p>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-4415\" src=\"https:\/\/www.localukbusiness.co.uk\/wolverhampton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/willows-care-home-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"788\" height=\"591\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.localukbusiness.co.uk\/wolverhampton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/willows-care-home-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.localukbusiness.co.uk\/wolverhampton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/willows-care-home-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.localukbusiness.co.uk\/wolverhampton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/willows-care-home-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.localukbusiness.co.uk\/wolverhampton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/willows-care-home-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.localukbusiness.co.uk\/wolverhampton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/willows-care-home-450x338.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.localukbusiness.co.uk\/wolverhampton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/willows-care-home.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>Whatever the occasion though, residents can always look their best at The Willows, thanks to regular visits from the home\u2019s hairdressers: <em>\u201cThe residents have been keen to try-out a fresh look for the new season and our hairdressers have been busy styling some great new looks for them over the last few weeks,\u201d<\/em> adds Earl.<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s not just the haircuts that are new at The Willows, there\u2019s always something fresh and exciting for the residents to be a part of, so, watch this space over the coming months to find out what they get up to!<\/p>\r\n<p>To find out more contact a member of the friendly team today and see for yourself why so many people are delighted to call The Willows \u2018home\u2019.<\/p>\r\n<p>For more information visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.friendlycare.co.uk\/care-homes\/the-willows-care-home\/\"><strong>www.friendlycare.co.uk\/care-homes\/the-willows-care-home\/<\/strong><\/a> or call: <strong>01902 842273<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The brighter weather and longer days provide the perfect opportunity to get out and about in the community, whether it\u2019s spending time shopping, dining out, taking a walk in the park or enjoying local events. 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