TEAM members at Colten Care’s Fernhill in Longham were inspired by Father’s Day to stage activities focused on both reminiscence and special treats.
It began with a grooming and pamper session in the in-home hair salon, which was transformed into a 1950s-style barbershop complete with vintage posters, hair products, nostalgic advertisements and assistants dressed in striped jackets, bow ties and hats.
A visiting professional stylist, Anna Parsons, cut the gents’ hair, tided up sideburns and trimmed beards as the assistants delivered gentle hand massages.
The relaxation was heightened by the offer of warm lemon-scented towels to soften the skin before applying moisturiser.
Anna, from Wild & Co Barbers in Parkstone, chatted with the residents about their fondest memories of being a dad and the first time they visited a barbers with their own parents.
At the same time, they were invited to choose favourite songs to listen to from a background soundtrack.
Fernhill also hosted a ‘men’s club’ afternoon which saw residents begin to create their own garden plaques.
With sandpaper and paintbrushes in hand, participants enthusiastically sanded and painted their designs, ready to varnish another day.
A ‘happy hour in the Fernhill tavern’ was also on offer, with a pub scene created featuring ales, beers and classic bar snacks.
Companion Ann Marie Knight said: “It was an opportunity to reminisce about having your first pint. We played a few rounds of Subbuteo and ended with a traditional pub singalong.”