Welcome toPulsford LodgeOn behalf of myself and my team I would like to welcome you to Pulsford Lodge. Our friendly staff are highly-trained, and our dedicated activities team are always coming up with new ideas to entertain our residents, including our popular garden club.

I hope you find this pack helpful; please contact me for any further information or come along for a chat and a cup of tea.

Jo Fenn, Home Manager

Pulsford Lodge enjoys magnificent views over Exmoor, and the surrounding countryside. The home has been significantly redeveloped and offers high quality, comfortable accommodation in attractive landscaped gardens.

All of our bedrooms are furnished to a high standard, and residents are actively encouraged to personalise their rooms. The accommodation consists of single rooms, most with en-suite facilities, offering permanent and respite accommodation. All rooms are single, however, if you are a couple you may wish to share a bedroom and use a second room as your own private sitting room.

Pulsford Lodge offers a number of lounges which are all well appointed, some overlooking the beautiful views of the Quantocks and Exmoor, while others have patio areas leading out onto the level, landscaped gardens.

We have our own hairdressing salon, ‘Scissors’, with a comfortable lounge for you to relax and enjoy the company of other residents while awaiting your appointment.

Serving delicious and nutritious meals Pulsford Lodge benefits from its own kitchen and catering staff, with meals prepared daily on-site, to suit a wide range of dietary requirements. There are varied menus, ensuring plenty of choice for residents. These are served in the dining room, although residents may choose to have meals in their room if they prefer.

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Keeping activePulsford Lodge has three activities co-ordinators who organise a variety of activities for residents to take part in. These range from arts and crafts, quizzes, reminiscence, individual one to one sessions, Life Story activities, music and movement, film club, outings and our ever-popular gardening club. We have links with the local schools and are very much part of the community, contributing to our local 10 Radio.

We have IT facilities available for all to use including Wi-Fi and Skype, which can be used to maintain contact with friends and relatives that may not live locally.

Looked after by a team of highly trained professional staffA hard-working and conscientious team of qualified care and housekeeping staff provide 24 hour care.

Have a look aroundFor more information, or to arrange a visit, please contact:

Manager: Jo FennAddress: Pulsford Lodge, North Street, Wiveliscombe, Somerset TA4 2LATelephone: 01984 623 569Email: enquiries.pulsfordlodge@somersetcare.co.uk

What do people say about Pulsford Lodge?

I am absolutely amazed by the conscientiousness and caring attitude of you all at Pulsford Lodge. My Mum is so happy, what

comfort it gives me when I speak to her from Australia; you have put my mind at rest, thank you.

- Son of a resident

Prudence

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Pulsford LodgeactivitiesPulsford Lodge has a range of different activities that take place throughout the week.

Quizzes and games

Flexercise

Trips out

Pampering

Reminiscence

Arts and crafts

Flower arranging

Tea parties

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

Breakfast: Cereal / toast / fruit juice / prunes / grapefruits / yogurts

Hash brown and sausage

Seasonal fruit smoothie

Scrambled eggs on toast

Seasonal fruit smoothie

Grilled bacon and beans

Fried eggs on toast

Warm croissants

Lunch: Choice of fruit / tomato juice / also available daily - salad of choice

Lancashire hot potor Baked cod with a herby crust

Gratin potatoes buttered,broccoli and diced swede

Chocolate chip pudding with chocolate sauce / Cold desserts

Mild and creamy chicken curry with boiled riceor Cold ham and eggs

Sauté potatoes, mixed vegetables and seasonal greens

French apple flan with custard sauce / Cold desserts

Roast pork with apple sauceor Cheese and vegetable layered pie

Roast or boiled potatoes, garden peas and roast parsnips

Bakewell tart with custard sauce / Cold desserts

Spaghetti bolognaise with parmesan or cheddar cheese or Sausage or veggie sausage, onion gravy, yorkshire pudding

Boiled potatoes, sliced green beans and carrots

Rhubarb and ginger crumble with custard / Cold desserts

Fillet of fish or Cheese and pepper spanish omelette

Chipped potatoes, broccoli florets and grilled tomatoes

Lemon meringue pie with cream / Cold desserts

Pork meat loaf with homemade tomato sauce or Tuna pasta bake

Buttered boiled potatoes, brussels sprouts and diced carrots

Blackberryand apple pie with custard / Cold desserts

Roast beef with yorkshire pudding or Mushroom and Quorn veggie lasagne

Roast or boiled potatoes, garden peas and cauliflower cheese

Pineapplesponge withvanilla sauce / Cold desserts

Afternoon tea: Hot drinks with biscuits and fruit

Evening meal:Lentil and vegetable soup with a roll / Egg mayonnaise sandwiches / Hot sausage roll and beans

Victoria sponge / Lemon blancmange

Cream of tomato soup with bread and butter / Corned beef sandwiches / Pilchards on toast

Raspberry mousse with cream

Chunky chicken and vegetable soup with a roll / Tuna and cucumber sandwiches / Bubble and squeak with grilled bacon

Chocolate cake / Strawberry jelly

Creamy parsnip soup with bread and butter / Tongue and chicken salad sandwiches / Creamed mushrooms on toast

Homemade trifle / Madeira cake slice

Cream of mushroom soup with a roll / Chicken salad sandwiches / Beef burger with onions in a soft bap

Raspberry jelly with summer fruits / Traditional fruit cake

Chicken soup with bread and butter / Cheese and pickle sandwiches / Corned beef hash / plum tomatoes

Peaches and ice-cream / Fruit scone with clotted cream and jam

Leek and potato soup with bread and butter / Cold buffet selection

Crème caramel / Victoria sponge

Evening snack:Milky drinks / hot and cold drinks / sandwich selection / toast / cake / fruit / cheese and biscuits

Samplemenu We can cater for different dietary

requirements, please ask for details.

A warm welcome to WiveliscombePulsford Lodge is situated in the small market town of Wiveliscombe.

A bit of historyKnown affectionately as ‘Wivey’ by the locals, Wiveliscombe is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The town is located at the foot of the Brendon Hills, near the border between Somerset and Devon, with Exmoor National Park on the doorstep. The town’s church of St Andrews dates from 1827-9, and contains an octagonal font which originates from the 14th century. There is a 14th century sandstone cross situated in the churchyard. The oldest place of worship in Wiveliscombe is the Congregational Chapel in Silver Street, built in 1708 as the Independent Chapel.

Today, Wiveliscombe is home to two breweries, Cotleigh Brewery and Exmoor Ales. It also has its own community radio station, 10 Radio.

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There is one medical centre within a mile of Pulsford Lodge:

Lister House SurgeryCroft WayWiveliscombeTA4 2BFTel: 01984 623 471

There is one NHS hospital and one private hospital local to Wiveliscombe:

NHS Musgrove Park HospitalTauntonTA1 5DATel: 01823 333 444

Nuffield Health (Private Hospital)Staplegrove ElmTauntonSomersetTA2 6ANTel: 01823 286 991

There are four dental practices within six miles of Pulsford Lodge:

ADP Wellington Station Road Dental Practice 1 Station RoadWellingtonTA21 8LATel: 01823 662 064

ADP High Street Dental Practice 63 High StreetWellingtonTA21 8QYTel: 01823 662 083

Wellington Dental Practice47 High StreetWellingtonTA21 8QYTel: 01823 661 555

Wellington Dental Access CentreThe Health CentreBulfordWellingtonTA21 8PWTel: 01823 660 590

Local Authority information:

District Council - Taunton DeaneCounty Council - SomersetMember of Parliament for Taunton: Rebecca Pow, ConservativePostcode district - TA4 Dialling code - 01984

Emergency responders

The area of Wiveliscombe is covered by the following services:

Police – Avon and Somerset ConstabularyWellington Police StationVictoria StreetWellingtonTA21 8HR

Fire – Devon and SomersetNorth StreetWiveliscombeTA4 2LA

Ambulance – South Western

Here are some of the churches in Wiveliscombe:

St Andrews Church Wiveliscombe Evangelical Congregational Church

Nearby schools include:

Wiveliscombe Primary SchoolNorth Street, WiveliscombeAge range: 4-11

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Kingsmead AcademyHartswell, WiveliscombeAge range: 11-16

Local transport

There are many bus stops in Wiveliscombe, the nearest bus stop to Pulsford Lodge is located at Plain Pond on Greenway Lane. The nearest railway station is Taunton Train Station, which is just over ten miles from Pulsford Lodge.

We do hope you find this information useful, if you would like to know more about the area please talk to the manager.

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Where we arePulsford Lodge, North Street, Wiveliscombe, Somerset TA4 2LA

01984 623 569

The below map shows the local area around Pulsford Lodge.