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Centenarian Bill says ‘be a bit rebellious’ is the secret to a long and happy life

Posted on 1 September 2023

At Davenham residential care home in Malvern, Worcestershire, the care team left nothing to chance in celebrating Bill Poulton’s landmark 100th Birthday with balloons, gifts, cards – including a very special congratulatory card from The King – and a delicious birthday afternoon tea. Bill, who has been a resident at Davenham since March 2019, grew…

YAWN Life members visit care home and create fruitfull allotment area

Posted on 30 August 2023

At Little Bramingham Farm, our Luton-based residential care home, the care team has formed a new community relationship with YAWN Life, a Community Interest Company (CIC) and the day service related to the YAWN charity, which was created specifically for sociable young at heart adults who have learning disabilities. Members of the YAWN Life group…

Dance loving resident Norma enjoys a toe-tapping 100th Birthday

Posted on 27 August 2023

At Orford House residential care home in Coulsdon, twinkle-toed resident, Norma Cordwell, has been celebrating her 100th birthday in true dancing queen fashion. Norma, who was born in Hong Kong and raised by her Grandmother, has been a resident at Orford House since January 2020. Norma has always been passionate about dancing and has fond memories of…

Golf Tournament supports Kidderminster Day Care with £3,000 donation

Posted on 24 August 2023

Our Kidderminster Day Care, which supports people who are living with dementia and a range of age related conditions, received a wonderful, huge donation thanks to the 2023 Kidderminster Carpet Manufacturers National Golf Tournament. At a recent luncheon at The Kidderminster Golf Club, Shirley Bradley, our Head of Day Care Services, was presented with a cheque…

2023 July highlights from our care homes and services

Posted on 9 August 2023

Across our care homes and services, residents had a wonderful time enjoying a mixture of fun activities and celebrations last month. Here are our 2023 July highlights: The impact of our grants service for older people on low incomes Poverty in later life is a reality for more than two million people. Vulnerable pensioners are…