Welcome to Pulsford Lodge

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1 Welcome to Pulsfd Lodge On behalf myself and my team I would like to welcome you to Pulsfd Lodge. Our friendly staff are highlytrained, and our dedicated activities team are always coming up with new ideas to entertain our residents, including our popular garden club. I hope you find this pack helpful; please contact me f any further infmation come along f a chat and a cup of tea. Jo Fenn, Home Manager Pulsfd Lodge enjoys magnificent views over Exmo, and the surrounding countryside. The home has been significantly redeveloped and offers high quality, comftable accommodation in attractive landscaped gardens. All of our bedrooms are furnished to a high standard, and residents are actively encouraged to personalise their rooms. The accommodation consists of single rooms, most with en-suite facilities, offering permanent and respite accommodation. All rooms are single, however, if you are a couple you may wish to share a bedroom and use a second room as your own private sitting room. Pulsfd Lodge offers a number of lounges which are all well appointed, some overlooking the beautiful views of the Quantocks and Exmo, while others have patio areas leading out onto the level, landscaped gardens. We have our own hairdressing salon, Scisss, with a comftable lounge f you to relax and enjoy the company of other residents while awaiting your appointment. Serving delicious and nutritious meals Pulsfd Lodge benefits from its own kitchen and catering staff, with meals prepared daily on-site, to suit a wide range of dietary requirements. There are varied menus, ensuring plenty of choice f residents. These are served in the dining room, although residents may choose to have meals in their room if they prefer.

2 What do people say about Pulsfd Lodge? I am absolutely amazed by the conscientiousness and caring attitude of you all at Pulsfd Lodge. My Mum is so happy, what comft it gives me when I speak to her from Australia; you have put my mind at rest, thank you. - Son of a resident Keeping active Pulsfd Lodge has three activities co-dinats who ganise a variety of activities f residents to take part in. These range from arts and crafts, quizzes, reminiscence, individual one to one sessions, Life Sty activities, music and movement, film club, outings and our ever-popular gardening club. We have links with the local schools and are very much part of the community, contributing to our local 10 Radio. We have IT facilities available f all to use including Wi-Fi and Skype, which can be used to maintain contact with friends and relatives that may not live locally. Looked after by a team of highly trained professional staff A hard-wking and conscientious team of qualified care and housekeeping staff provide 24 hour care. We believe in the development of a professional wkfce, and are Invests in People (IIP) accredited. Have a look around F me infmation, to arrange a visit, please contact: Manager: Jo Fenn Address: Pulsfd Lodge, Nth Street, Wiveliscombe, Somerset TA4 2LA Telephone: enquiries.pulsfdlodge@somersetcare.co.uk Prudence

3 Pulsfd Lodge activities Pulsfd Lodge has a range of different activities that take place throughout the week. Arts and crafts Pampering Tea parties Quizzes and games Flower arranging Trips out Flexercise Reminiscence

4 Sample menu We can cater f different dietary requirements, please ask f details. MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY Hash brown and sausage Lancashire hot pot Baked cod with a herby crust Gratin potatoes buttered, broccoli and diced swede Breakfast: Cereal / toast / fruit juice / prunes / grapefruits / yogurts Seasonal fruit smoothie Scrambled eggs on toast Seasonal fruit smoothie Grilled bacon and beans Fried eggs on toast Lunch: Choice of fruit / tomato juice / also available daily - salad of choice Mild and creamy chicken curry with boiled rice Cold ham and eggs Sauté mixed vegetables and seasonal greens Roast pk with apple sauce Cheese and vegetable layered pie Roast boiled garden peas and roast parsnips Spaghetti bolognaise with parmesan cheddar cheese Sausage veggie sausage, onion gravy, ykshire pudding Boiled sliced green beans and carrots Fillet of fish Cheese and pepper spanish omelette Chipped broccoli flets and grilled tomatoes Pk meat loaf with homemade tomato sauce Tuna pasta bake Buttered boiled brussels sprouts and diced carrots Warm croissants Roast beef with ykshire pudding Mushroom and Qun veggie lasagne Roast boiled garden peas and cauliflower cheese Chocolate chip pudding with chocolate sauce / Cold desserts French apple flan with custard sauce / Cold desserts Bakewell tart with custard sauce / Cold desserts Rhubarb and ginger crumble with custard / Cold desserts Lemon meringue pie with cream / Cold desserts Blackberry and apple pie with custard / Cold desserts Pineapple sponge with vanilla sauce / Cold desserts Afternoon tea: Hot drinks with biscuits and fruit Evening meal: Lentil and vegetable soup with a roll / Egg mayonnaise Hot sausage roll and beans Cream of tomato soup with bread and butter / Cned beef Pilchards on toast Chunky chicken and vegetable soup with a roll / Tuna and cucumber Bubble and squeak with grilled bacon Creamy parsnip soup with bread and butter / Tongue and chicken salad sandwiches / Creamed mushrooms on toast Cream of mushroom soup with a roll / Chicken salad Beef burger with onions in a soft bap Chicken soup with bread and butter / Cheese and pickle Cned beef hash / plum tomatoes Leek and potato soup with bread and butter / Cold buffet selection Victia sponge / Lemon blancmange Raspberry mousse with cream Chocolate cake / Strawberry jelly Homemade trifle / Madeira cake slice Raspberry jelly with summer fruits / Traditional fruit cake Peaches and ice-cream / Fruit scone with clotted cream and jam Crème caramel / Victia sponge Evening snack: Milky drinks / hot and cold drinks / sandwich selection / toast / cake / fruit / cheese and biscuits

5 A warm welcome to Wiveliscombe Pulsfd Lodge is situated in the small market town of Wiveliscombe. A bit of histy Known affectionately as Wivey by the locals, Wiveliscombe is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The town is located at the foot of the Brendon Hills, near the bder between Somerset and Devon, with Exmo National Park on the dostep. The town s church of St Andrews dates from , and contains an octagonal font which iginates from the 14th century. There is a 14th century sandstone cross situated in the churchyard. The oldest place of wship in Wiveliscombe is the Congregational Chapel in Silver Street, built in 1708 as the Independent Chapel. Today, Wiveliscombe is home to two breweries, Cotleigh Brewery and Exmo Ales. It also has its own community radio station, 10 Radio.

6 Local infmation i There is one medical centre within a mile of Pulsfd Lodge: Lister House Surgery Croft Way Wiveliscombe TA4 2BF Tel: i There is one NHS hospital and one private hospital local to Wiveliscombe: NHS Musgrove Park Hospital Taunton TA1 5DA Tel: Nuffield Health (Private Hospital) Staplegrove Elm Taunton Somerset TA2 6AN Tel: i There are four dental practices within six miles of Pulsfd Lodge: ADP Station Road Dental Practice 1 Station Road TA21 8LA Tel: ADP High Street Dental Practice 63 High Street TA21 8QY Tel: Dental Practice 47 High Street TA21 8QY Tel: Dental Access Centre The Health Centre Bulfd TA21 8PW Tel: i Local Authity infmation: District Council - Taunton Deane County Council - Somerset Member of Parliament f Taunton: Rebecca Pow, Conservative Postcode district - TA4 Dialling code i Emergency responders The area of Wiveliscombe is covered by the following services: Police Avon and Somerset Constabulary Police Station Victia Street TA21 8HR Fire Devon and Somerset Nth Street Wiveliscombe TA4 2LA Ambulance South Western i Here are some of the churches in Wiveliscombe: St Andrews Church Wiveliscombe Evangelical Congregational Church i i Nearby schools include: Wiveliscombe Primary School Nth Street, Wiveliscombe Age range: 4-11

7 Kingsmead Academy Hartswell, Wiveliscombe Age range: i Local transpt There are many bus stops in Wiveliscombe, the nearest bus stop to Pulsfd Lodge is located at Plain Pond on Greenway Lane. The nearest railway station is Taunton Train Station, which is just over ten miles from Pulsfd Lodge. We do hope you find this infmation useful, if you would like to know me about the area please talk to the manager. Thank you.

8 Where we are Pulsfd Lodge, Nth Street, Wiveliscombe, Somerset TA4 2LA The below map shows the local area around Pulsfd Lodge.