Brendoncare Froxfield care home welcomed back one of its favourite visitors, Jason Ashcroft of Falconry UK, on Monday 8th January. This time, he brought with him seven of his beautiful, rare birds – three owls, two falcons, a kookaburra and a vulture.
The residents and team at Brendoncare Froxfield were fascinated by each of the birds, especially resident Diane Bailey who met her namesake, Bailey, the white faced owl. Everyone had a chance to see the birds close up.
Jason gave everyone lots of facts and figures about each of the birds, some of which are very rare. He also told a story about when some of the birds were used in a film starring John Travolta and Tom Cruise.
Lesley Marshall, Brendoncare Froxfield’s Deputy Manager, said afterwards: “It is always a joy when Jason and his birds come to visit us. We never know which members of his flock we will be meeting. Our residents love seeing the birds especially the cheeky ones like the kookaburra.
We are very grateful to the Froxfield League of Friends for supporting us with this visit. We hope Jason will be back in the summer to see us again.”
Brendoncare Froxfield provides care for 44 residents, including a specialist 16 bed dementia care household. It is one of seven care homes run by the Brendoncare Foundation which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.For more information about Brendoncare Froxfield, please call 01488 684916 or visit the website here.
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