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> PCNH QUIZ SAYINGS COMPETITION Andrew Brooke, on behalf of the Committee of the Friends of PCNH writes:
This year I think we had a record number of entries for the sayings competition so it has taken some time to go through all the entries and judge them. As usual there were a number of great minds thinking alike so for instance we had a large number of entries using...
2021 Christmas Quiz Answers
FRIENDS OF PETWORTH COTTAGE NURSING HOME (Reg’d Charity 1058769) Christmas Quiz 2021 Well, it has been another busy year and forms are still coming in from people who forgot to send them in time. At this stage it’s too early to give a precise figure, but it is clear...
The 2021 Christmas Quiz
The wait is officially over! Last year‘s response to our Quiz was an astonishing £34,462 and we cannot thank you enough! Covid may have forced us to cancel some of our fundraising, but the work of PCNH goes on. Good food, well prepared, is so important to our...
Fiona’s Leap of Faith Fundraiser
One of our nurses Fiona is to take a leap of faith to raise funds for PCNH; by jumping out of a plane! Fiona is able to see first hand how far fundraising goes for our residents and their activities, so has bravely decided to take a 'leap of faith' by parachuting out...
Invent a Saying Competition Results
This year attracted more entries to this part of the Christmas quiz than previous years - perhaps lockdown gave you all more time to work out your answers. They were of a higher standard than usual, and certain themes emerged, some of them (as usual) distinctly un-PC....
Results of the Christmas Quiz 2020
Thank you to all who entered the 2020 quiz. We can't possibly acknowledge every donation, but we are grateful for them all! Thank you also for the kind remarks which many of you add when sending in your entries to the quiz. Some of you commented that the quiz had...
The 2020 Christmas Quiz
The wait is officially over! Thank you, yet again, for such incredible support of the Quiz. Last year you raised £24,016. Over the last fourteen years you have raised £244,407. Last year you raised money for some alterations. While our staff have been working...
Light a Candle in Remembrance
Every year around this time of Remembrance we usually invite all the families of those residents who have stayed with us during the past year but who are sadly no longer with us to join us for a short service of Remembrance here at PCNH. However due to the current...
Namaste Relaxation Spa opens for residents
After a long day of activities and fun, our residents can now unwind and relax in our newly built Namaste Relaxation Spa, created by our great team of carers, nurses and maintenance team. The spa has been designed to be all about relaxation, and features a luxurious...
The Friends of Petworth Cottage Nursing Home
This is an opportunity for the Trustees, Matron and Management Team of PCNH to thank the “Friends” for their continuing endeavours to support and raise funds for the Home in defiance of the Covid invasion! Under the guidance and leadership of the new “Friends”...
Permanent daytime HCA vacancies available
We currently have daytime, full and part time shifts available for experienced Health Care Assistants to join our dedicated and friendly team at Petworth Cottage Nursing Home. Competitive rates of pay with flexible working hours. To enquire please contact: Tel: 01798...
Residents love new Interactive Activities Table
The residents are loving our new interactive activities table, with the chaps currently enjoying a documentary on WW2 tanks. The table is great because it is a huge, portable touchscreen with a host of games, apps and features that are accesible to all. So far, our...
Garden in full bloom
Summer has definitely arrived at the Home, with the gardens in full bloom.
The Byworth Bakers raise over £300 for PCNH
Four pupils from Westbourne House School donned their apron's to hold a Bake Sale for us here at PCNH. The young bakers held the bake sale at The Black Horse Pub last Sunday. Rosie, Connie, Zander and Rory baked a selection of cupcakes, brownies and flapjacks, and...
PPE to the rescue!
Our Cottage has received a much appreciated gift of 800 Face Masks from our great supporters Allan Hepworth and Rosie Li, from Beijing. The masks were handed over to our Matron last Friday, 29th May. The delivery was greatly appreciated by our Nursing Team, Carers and...
Residents enjoy a morning of Flower Arranging
The residents have been channelling their inner Monty Don by spending the morning Flower Arranging in the Golden Room, led by our Activities Co-coordinator, Dona. The flowers were donated by our wonderful Flower volunteers, who help to keep the home stocked up with...
VE Day Celebrated in Style at PCNH
Following a two minute silence in honour of those who bravely fought for our freedom, the residents and staff joined together to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of VE Day. The day included some fun dressing up, plenty of bunting, tea and cake, fish and chips, a little...
Ronnie raises an incredible amount after Braving the Shave
Our Senior Sister Ronnie Harris "Braved the Shave" on Tuesday and raised an absolutely incredible £1400 (so far!) for us here at PCNH! Megan was trusted with the clippers, and everyone was in agreement that the new trim is rather stylish and suits Ronnie perfectly....