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14th February
Love is in the air at Eastfield House
Visitors got into the romantic mood by creating their own St Valentine’s Day cards before enjoying a special lunch.
Head of Care Melanie Padgham said: “Our visitors had a great time designing cards and thinking up messages to put inside, it all made for a very special day.
“We love an occasion at Eastfield House and something like St Valentine’s Day provides the perfect opportunity to do something different and enjoy ourselves.”
Pictured: back row, from left to right: Gladys Yeoman, Melanie Padgham. Caroline Rowe, Amy Nichols and Steve Linton. Front row seated: Barry Hill, Pam Pickering and Jean Bacon.
1st February 2012
Marking Dignity Action Day
Eastfield House and St Cecilia's care home marked today's Dignity Action Day by pausing to reflect on the importance of providing people with the respect and dignity they deserve.
Both businesses are signed up to be Dignity Champions and to take up the Dignity Challenge.
All staff at both the day care centre and care home have been issued with Dignity in Care fold-out cards which spell out the 10 messages that we follow.
This challenge says care services should: have zero tolerance of abuse, support people with the same respect you would want for yourself or a member of your family, treat each person as an individual, enable people to maintain independence, choice and control and listen and support people to express their needs and wants.
Those services should also respect people’s right to privacy, ensure people feel able to complain, engage with family members and carers as care partners, assist people to maintain confidence and positive self-esteem and act to alleviate loneliness and isolation.
8th January 2012
Scarborough success at Eastfield House bowls contest
Two local teams triumphed at the Eastfield House Scarborough Under-18s January Tournament. 
The competition attracted a total of 10 teams from Yorkshire and the North East to compete in trophy and plate competitions.
It was a double triumph for two of the three Scarborough teams taking part, with Scarborough A winning the trophy competition and Scarborough B winning the plate contest.
This was the first year Eastfield House had sponsored the competition and Head of Care Melanie Padgham presented the trophies.
"We are delighted to sponsor
this under-18 tournament and to be involved with the wonderful
Scarborough Indoor Bowls Club. We believe there is a very real
link between remaining physically and mentallyactive and are keen to
promote this, particularly among young people. It is a pleasure to see
so many involved in competitive sport in a warm and friendly atmosphere
here today," she said.
The two winning teams, along with Melanie Padgham and competition organiser Mike Preston are pictured.
20th December
Eastfield House sponsors junior bowls tournament
Eastfield House is to sponsor the Eastfield House Scarborough Under-18s January Tournament – one of the highlights of the junior bowls players’ year.
Eastfield House believes supporting Scarborough Indoor Bowls Club is a great way to promote the link between remaining physically and mentally active.
Manager Melanie Padgham said: “Eastfield House is delighted to support the Eastfield House Scarborough Under 18 January Tournament and Scarborough Indoor Bowls Club, which provides a great deal of enjoyment to many hundreds of people each year.
“There is a proven link between remaining physically active and retaining your mental health and we are keen to promote this, particularly amongst young people.
“Bowls is a fantastic sport and provides an excellent way for young and older people to play together and learn from each other – we look forward to being involved with the club.”
The annual competition will attract players from the North East and Yorkshire to do battle with Scarborough under-18 players, on 8th January.
Under 18s Coach Mike Preston said: “We are very pleased to welcome Eastfield House on board and their support for the January tournament is a tremendous boost to the competition.
“The young players get a tremendous amount out of bowling – teamwork, competition, social skills and friendship – as well as the opportunity to learn from more experienced players.”
Melanie Padgham is pictured with Under-18s Coach Mike Preston
15th December
Eastfield House gets into the Christmas spirit.
Visitors and staff enjoyed making Christmas decorations ready for the festive season.
Then a performance by St Mary's Bell Ringers, preceded a three-course Christmas lunch, which was enjoyed by everyone.
  
 
18th November 2011
Children in Need hits Eastfield House
Staff and visitors to Eastfield House joined in the fun for Children in Need day on Friday.
There was a definite Pudsey theme for the day with the chance to create pictures of Pudsey, decorate biscuits and enjoy some fun activities and games.
Melanie Padgham, manager at Eastfield House,
said: “Everyone enjoys Children in Need day and we were delighted to provide the residents with a Pudsey themed day.
“We did some fundraising too and will be making a donation of around £50 to Children in Need.”
31st October 2011
Getting into the evil spirit of Halloween!
Staff and visitors got into the spirit of Halloween with a special themed day for Halloween.
There was plenty of fancy dress in evidence and activities with a distinctly spooky theme.
This included spooky cake decorating and a quiz.
3rd October 2011
Eastfield House at over 50s event
Eastfield House took part in an exciting event aimed at showing those over 50 what was available for them.
The Xtra Life 50+ event was organised by Age UK and held at Scarborough Spa.
It featured a number of companies and organisations demonstrating the things on offer to people in that age group to help them to continue to enjoy their independence.
Mike Padgham, managing director, said: “The event was a great success and Age UK is to be congratulated for staging something that was very useful and innovative in Scarborough.
“Xtra Life 50+ was a great opportunity for people to learn about what is available for them in the area. As more and more people love longer and, more productive and active lives they need to be aware of what opportunities there are out there to help them along the way.”
The exhibition offered information on health and wellbeing, finance, legal matters, exercise and fitness, eating and diet and featured 45 exhibitors, including care providers, gyms, opticians, solicitors, emergency services, alternative therapies and health charities.
In the picture, Melanie Padgham, from Eastfield House and Angela Atkinson, Chief Officer for Age UK Scarborough and District, are pictured with the large bottle of wine raffled at the Eastfield House day care stand during Xtra Life 50+.
21st July 2011
VIPs officially open Eastfield House
VIPs including the Mayor, television presenter Harry Gration and Scarborough MP Robert Goodwill were on hand to officially open Eastfield House today.
Eastfield House held an open day to show how the centre has been transformed into a modern venue for care.
The Mayor, Councillor John Blackburn, Harry Gration and Mr Goodwill were called upon to cut the ribbon to officially open the centre.
They were joined by Susan Crookes, whose father, Dr Eustace Evans, was the original GP when Eastfield House was opened as a doctor’s surgery in 1956.
Before they could perform the ceremony, Councillor Blackburn, Harry and Mr Goodwill joined in a chairobic exercise session – just one of the demonstrations which formed part of the open day.
Melanie Padgham, manager at Eastfield House, said: “The open day was a tremendous success with a real mix of people  coming along to see what we have achieved here.
“We had our VIPs and people from local council, health and housing bodies, some of our regular clients and some people who had come along to see what day care at Eastfield House is all about.”
Councillor Blackburn said Eastfield House was “a wonderful facility” for Scarborough and Harry Gration praised the “very special atmosphere” that had been created for day care visitors.
Mr Goodwill said Eastfield House was “just the sort of facility we need”.
Business owner Mike Padgham thanked everyone for joining in and organising the open day.
“When we took over this former GPs surgery, it was our desire to create a modern but at the same time welcoming and homely centre where people could come and enjoy specialist, professional care, activities and companionship,” he said.
“We are very much dedicated to offering people choice, dignity and independence but over and above that we want Eastfield House to be a place where people come for fun, enjoyment, stimulation and relaxation.”
Visitors saw a range of exhibitions and demonstrations including Telecare, mobility equipment, opticians, home care, massage and aromatherapy, exercise, nutrition, cleaning products and stimulating games.
15th July 2011
Plans for open day
 Eastfield House will welcome BBC television personality Harry Gration, along with key people from the North Yorkshire care sector at its open day on 21st July.
They will gather to officially open the refurbished centre and also enjoy a networking opportunity and demonstrations of the latest care services on offer.
The Mayor of Scarborough, Councillor John Blackburn will open the event at 12noon and then visitors will be given a guided tour around new facilities at Eastfield House.
They will also see a range of exhibitions and demonstrations including Telecare, mobility equipment, opticians, home care, massage, aromatherapy and exercise.
Melanie Padgham, manager at Eastfield House, said the event combined an opportunity for people in the local and regional care sector to see facilities at the centre and to network.
“Eastfield House has been completely transformed and now offers a modern, attractive and comfortable setting to provide high quality day care to people in the region,” she said.
“Our open day offers the chance to see and experience what we have on offer now and also to network with key figures from the North Yorkshire social care sector and with Harry Gratian, who is a keen supporter of social care.”
Eastfield House has been completely refurbished to offer excellent day care facilities for older and vulnerable adults. |
