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Free wellness day for carers at Friends Place Care Home

Posted on 18 February 2026

On Tuesday 10th March from 2 p.m, Friends Place, is hosting a special afternoon, totally dedicated to Carers who support and care for members of the local community. “As a charity which is dedicated to providing exceptional care and has been supporting older people for over 100 years, we totally appreciate that Carers give 110%…

Colchester residential care home team share their childhood memories to mark this year’s national trivia day

Posted on 16 February 2026

To have a bit of fun for this year’s National Trivia Day, the care team at New Copford Place, our Colchester-based residential care home, delved into their pasts to surprise the residents – and each other – with amusing facts about themselves that nobody knew. “We thought it would be a light-hearted activity to find…

2026 January highlights from our care homes and services

Posted on 12 February 2026

Across our care homes and services, residents had a wonderful time enjoying a mixture of fun activities and celebrations last month. Here are our 2026 January highlights: Orford House resident celebrates her New Year’s Eve birthday in style In addition to the traditional New Year’s Eve celebrations, the care team at Orford House, our Coulsdon-based…

Resident at Little Bramingham Farm Reminisces about Her Musical Teaching Career

Posted on 6 February 2026

To mark this year’s International Day of Education, Sheila Clitheroe, a resident at Little Bramingham Farm, our Luton-based residential care home, has been reminiscing about her career as a Music Teacher and Choir Mistress. Sheila has been a resident at Little Bramingham Farm since May 2022, “I love living here, there’s always so much going…

Luton Care Home Celebrates National Popcorn Day with a Musical Treat

Posted on 6 February 2026

The residents and care team at Little Bramingham Farm, our Luton-based residential care home, had a top tapping, kernel popping day celebrating this year’s National Popcorn Day. Whilst National Popcorn Day originated in The United States of America, the day is now celebrated all over the world. “Knowing how much the residents enjoy films and…