Cross Way House Care Home Jan 11th

Having been at Padnell Junior School, we were unable to be at the Care Home in time for the official ribbon cutting.

Outside Cross Ways House Care Home

We did, however, arrive shortly after at what was, not very long ago, Havant War Memorial Hospital in Cross Way, Havant.

After being introduced to the owners of the parent company, Brookvale Healthcare, we were given a tour of the very impressive facilties, and the opportunity to talk to several of the residents and staff.

With 24 en suite rooms, the Care Home has a large residents lounge and around the walls can be found framed photographs of the 12 sets of Nursery Rhyme tiles that were removed for restoration when the Hospital closed.

Brookvale have several Care Homes, offering different levels of care, in the Havant and Waterlooville area, meaning that residents can move between homes as their needs change, while remaining within the same group and staying in the local area.

Padnell Juniors Jan 11th

Today marked the 50th anniversary of the opening of Padnell Junior School in Cowplain.

When Elaine & I arrived all of the classes were undertaking different projects relating to life in the ’60’s, with many of the children and staff dressed in typical costumes of the period. Some of the class projects were based on Andy Warhol paintings, while others had designed clothes, LP record covers and other relevant things.

This brings back memories!

There were displays of old school photographs in the hall, with pictures and albums dating back through the years to the very first day, together with appropriate newspaper cuttings.

Also in the hall were two 1960’s Lambretta scooters.

After a lot of hand-shaking with children from the various classes, we left for our next engagement.