The meaning of October comes from the Latin word Octo meaning eight. The old Roman calendar started in March, so October was the eighth month. When the Roman senate changed the calendar in 153 BCE, the new year started in January, and October became the tenth month.  

It’s a busy month in activities, your favourites “Feathers, Fangs and Furries” are back with “animals and birds” ! Dave Dawson is back in along with Chanelle and Just the 2 Of Us at the residents Halloween Party.  

Staff will be wearing something Pink on Fridays throughout the month as October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, why not join in and support this noble cause.  

Quigong, Yoga, dance fitness will definitely get us all in shape for a whole week of spooky treats at the end of the month ending with a Halloween party on the 29^th. 

On 29^th The Friends of Andover Nursing Home are hosting a Quiz night 7.00pm complimentary cheese and wine, 

Don’t forget the clocks “fall” back an hour at 2.00am on Sunday 25^th, get organised and alter yours before you go to bed on the 25th.

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Our coffee Piano Café is open for residents, staff & visitors. We hold a Memory Café session on the last Tuesday of every month, everyone is welcome, starting at 2.30pm, no appointment necessary and a great opportunity to learn more about Dementia as well as the home.

Lorna’s Hair Salon is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, please contact the activities team if you would like to be booked in. Lorna can also provide manicures, why not book in for a hand massage or have your nails painted?

Visitors are welcome to the home at any time, please call 01264 333324 to make an appointment if you would like to look round the home.