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Larchmere House Larchmere House

Dedication in have given their all to help others and to keep this
county going during this difficult time.
Caring As a Frittenden resident with personal connections
to Larchmere, I had first hand knowledge of the very
difficult and challenging times faced by care home
Becky Bruce staff, especially during the first phase of the covid
pandemic. I was therefore very happy to take the
opportunity of thanking the team, on behalf of the
Hi All. Firstly and foremostly we are absolutely Lord Lieutenant, for their dedication in caring for
delighted to be honoured with a commendation from our vulnerable residents during this time.
the Deputy Lieutenant of Kent for all our hard work Also, (my ignorance), I learnt that Lady Colgrain was
through-out Co-Vid, from none other, our very own appointed by the Queen for her position as Lord-
Tim Bull, who was kind enough to bestow the honour Lieutenant which makes it even more exciting to receive.
to us.
Coming back down to earth ! ……………. We are starting to get entertainment back into Larchmere. way entertain our dear ladies and gentleman, I would be
All performers will be double jabbed and will also require a delighted to hear from you. In the past we have had the
Here are a few pictures of our ‘Wear a Hat day’ – just to lateral flow test but we are delighted to have some old faces lovely Tilly come and give a talk about the time her and her
show that a simple idea can prove to be such fun. … booked into Larchmere in the coming months. We have family spend living at the Tower of London.
Also, blowing bubbles and build a cup can also be a load found a superb trio – Violinist/Pianist/Singer who come Also we would like to thank the family of the late Doris
of fun too (who would have thought it)?. Though none via the veterans war charity over the Christmas period Foreman who ever so kindly donated a three piece suite
of this would happen if it weren’t for brilliant staff and plus Miss Holiday Swing – a gorgeous lady with an equally that has taken pride of place in our sun room and the
residents who are always up for a giggle. gorgeous voice to delight residents (and staff !) absolutely love it. We are so very
all ….. plus more. On this
note, if any of you out there grateful and it has made Larchmere feel ever so homely. We
have a hidden talent dying have included a beautiful photo of this lovely lady.
to be released – please let We are permanently having to brush up on our skills.
me know and maybe you The latest course was First Aid – which was an extremely
can use us as a platform useful training to have not just for the nursing home but
for future stardom ? !! for generally in the outside world. Here is Pauline with
His words (not mine): Seriously, anyone who her certificate – proud as punch as she should be. We are
Having all been through one of the most challenging plays an instrument or very lucky as a village, as you know, there is a de-fibrilator
times in recent history, the Lord-Lieutenant, The has a voice of an angel (we outside the pub and we have one here at Larchmere. Next
Lady Colgrain is particularly keen to see her Deputy are willing to negotiate on is fire training – can’t wait for that one (and nothing to do
Lieutenants out and about around the county, this )!! Or anything that with the fact the firemen who usually come here are so
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