Coronavirus (COVID-19) For our latest updates, visit our dedicated page on Coronavirus. X T: 0117 914 4200 Donate Menu 02 Dec 21 Row, row, row your…kayak! Written by Brunelcare Reading time: 2 minutes Home / News / Row, row, row your…kayak! This month, in an effort to raise £4,000 for a new interactive dementia table for Glastonbury Care Home, Brenda Moxey rowed six miles along the Parratt Canal in her kayak. Brenda, Activities Coordinator at Glastonbury Care Home, came up with the fundraising idea and was joined by Sam, a carer at the home. The pair took to the Parratt Canal on Saturday 6th November, and started their six-mile round trip from Langport, in Somerton to Oath Docks, up the canal. The pair set off for their voyage at 10:30 am and arrived back where they started just after 2:00 pm, being cheered on by passers-by along the canal. Brenda said: “It was tough, but I’m a keen rower and love being on the water. I wanted to do something a little different, so Sam and I decided to row for six miles. It was lots of fun, and we stopped for lunch on the bank. Luckily, the weather was wonderful, and we had encouragement from walkers along the canal.” Alongside the sponsored row to raise money for the interactive dementia table, the team at Glastonbury Care Home also hosted raffles, tombolas, and ‘guess the amount’ games, where residents' families and friends could donate money towards the table. Edwin Jose, Glastonbury Care Home Manager, said: “It’s incredible, we have been able to raise such a substantial amount of money and can now purchase our first interactive dementia table. The table has 14 screens all joined together, and they are loaded with sensory experiences, films, sounds, and games for our residents to sit around and enjoy. The table is on wheels so can be transported to all areas of the home. Brenda has done a fantastic job with her sponsored kayak. I wanted to say a huge thank you to her and Sam for their dedication and commitment.” If you would like to donate money towards Brunelcare’s Glastonbury Care Home, please click here. Related content 04 Nov 21 Befriending Week 2021: Mike and Nicki To commemorate Befriending Week, we spoke to Mike and Nicki, who were matched up through our 'Friends on the Phone' initiative and have now been great friends for almost two years! Reading time: 3 minutes 01 Nov 21 Trustees’ Week 2021 1-5 November marks Trustees' week, and we would like to thank our wonderful trustees for their hard work and continued support. Reading time: 3 minutes 25 Oct 21 “Jamaicans are very happy people, we embrace everyone”: Oona’s story This Black History Month, Oona shares her story of moving to the UK from Jamaica, and her time at Colliers Gardens. Reading time: 2 minutes All news Brunelcare Who we are Our history Our senior leadership team Awards and recognition Accessibility Contact us Our care Care homes Dementia care Extra care Home care Reablement Our housing Sheltered housing Extra care housing Independent living Retirement Leasehold Shared ownership Work with us Why work for Brunelcare Current vacancies Apprenticeships Team stories Get involved Volunteer with us Fundraise for us Donate Call our head office Mon to Fri, between 08:30 - 16:30: 0117 914 4200 Sign up to our newsletter Sign up to our newsletter Registered charity no: 201555 Registered company no: 601847 Care Quality Commission registration no: CRT1-579008632 Homes England registration no: LH0269 Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy Cookie Policy Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statements By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyse site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies