The Grief That Starts Before Goodbye
Grief is not a single moment. It isn’t just the final breath, the last phone call, or the quiet closing of a door. Grief can begin long before goodbye, long before... Read more
Onwards and Upwards: The Story of Freida Jones
When Freida Jones was asked to share her story, she didn’t just answer questions. She sat down with pen and paper, and hand wrote every single word. Each page carries... Read more
Cwmbran Care Home Raises Funds for New Sensory Table
Thistle Court Care Home in Cwmbran has been buzzing with excitement after its Home Manager, Sarah Butfield, who is also a published local author, hosted a hugely successful book signing... Read more
Thistle Court’s Care Home Goes Hawaiian with Summer BBQ
A hint of Hawaii arrived on the 8th of August, at Thistle Court Care Home for this year’s Tiki themed summer BBQ. The decked rear garden was transformed with bunting... Read more
Maintenance Training Day 2025
From plumbing repairs to fire safety checks, Evolve Care Group recently held a hands-on maintenance training day held at Evolve’s training academy in Bristol. Designed around real-life moments in care,... Read more
Mental Health Awareness Week at Thistle Court Nursing Home:
Mindful Moments: Thistle Court Nursing Home recently helped to promote Mental Health Awareness Week (12th -18th May), by taking part in different activities which focused on wellbeing and mindfulness.... Read more
Welsh Sea Shanty Band Enchant Care Home Residents
Recently, the residents at Thistle Court Care Home (who are fondly referred to as ‘family members’) attended a special performance by Bois Y Bryn, an all-male Welsh shanty band.... Read more
Thistle Court Care Home Travels Back to the 80s
Thistle Court Care Home in Cwmbran recently went back in time with their residents (who are fondly referred to as ‘family members’) with an 80s themed afternoon. Music and props... Read more
Cwmbran Care Home uses Scents to help with Dementia Care
When you walk down one of Thistle Court’s hallways you get a pleasant aroma of baked bread, fresh apples and fresh flowers, scents you wouldn’t expect in a care home. ... Read more
Thistle Court Care Home holds toe-tapping music activity
Thistle Court Care Home in Cwmbran held a session with Ranntastic Toe Tappers this week for its residents (who are fondly called ‘family members’). The activities included using music and... Read more