Everyone at Moorlands joined popular resident Barbara Elton in celebrating her 100th birthday in style recently at the picturesque Lightwater care home. Read more
Staff and residents at Brooklyn House care home in Attleborough were celebrating this week as they received top marks in their latest inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Read more
The residents at Knowle Park in Cranleigh were transported to the Far East as they hosted a Chinese themed day to celebrate belated Chinese New Year. Read more
A presentation was held at Horsell Lodge care home this week in recognition of the significant contribution made to the local community by resident Violet Valentine. Read more
For Michelle McDonnell and Nadia Santos, the Abbeycrest Activities Coordinators, March proved a busy month as they organised a host of fundraising activities at the Sonning Common home in aid of Comic Relief. Read more
With spring taking a while to show this year, the residents and staff at Oaken Holt in Farmoor decided to inject some Easter colour into the grand Victorian care home. Read more
The staff and residents of Brooklyn House Care Home welcomed over 50 people this week as they threw the doors open for their annual ‘Antiques Roadshow.’ Read more
Laverstock Care Centre (formally Winterbourne Care Centre) recently held its official renaming ceremony, led by the Mayor of Salisbury, Councillor John Collier.
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As part of their enthusiastic charity fundraising programme for 2013, East Hill House in Hampshire held a ‘Name the Cuddly Toy’ competition recently in aid of the Lennox Children’s Cancer Fund. Read more
The activities team at East Hill House have been hard at work in recent weeks coming up with a new range of interactive activities in and around the Hampshire home. Read more
Residents and staff at Bradbury House in Braintree joined in celebrating the birthday of James (Jim) Hickman recently, the home’s longest standing resident. Read more
Residents and staff at Knowle Park welcomed pupils from nearby Cranleigh School this month as they paid a visit to perform a concert for everyone at the grand 19th Century Manor House. Read more
Love was in the air across our Surrey care homes recently as the residents and staff of Moorlands and Cranmer Court enjoyed colourful Valentine’s celebrations. Read more
The residents of Knowle Park in Cranleigh enjoyed a visit from Monty the Golden retriever recently, who belongs to one of the volunteers from the local Pets-As-Therapy charity. Read more
The staff and residents of Rendlesham Care Centre in will be out in force on Saturday 2nd March to support Dale Lloyd-Smith as he takes to the skies in aid of Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital. Read more
Staff at Walstead Place care home near Lindfield were celebrating this week as they received top marks in their latest inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Read more
Constable John Refault and Deputy Moore joined the residents and staff of L’Hermitage Care Centre for a very entertaining game of Giant Scrabble this week as a celebration of some fantastic fundraising by the St Peter home. Read more
Staff at Garth House care home were celebrating this week as they received top marks in their latest inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Read more
Staff at Firtree House care home were celebrating this week as they received top marks in their latest inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Read more
The staff and residents of Bradbury House in Essex pulled out all the stops to ensure that Louisa Hodgson’s 91st Birthday went with a bang recently.
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The residents of Rendlesham Care Home in Suffolk were left shaken, not stirred recently by a 007 themed day to celebrate the release of the new Bond movie, including fancy dress and a range of activities. Read more
Staff and residents at Rendlesham Care Home held a successful ‘Coats appeal’ recently for homeless people looked after by the Salvation Army. Read more
Staff at Gildawood Court Care Home were celebrating this week as they received top marks in their latest inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
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East Hill House Gardener Jim Woodcock swapped his secateurs for sweatbands recently as he took on a ten-mile run in aid of Motor Neurone Disease (MND)
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A group of residents from Claydon House took the opportunity to visit some of the cats at the Cats Protection League Centre at Chelwood Gate recently. Read more
Residents and staff at Moorlands Nursing Home celebrated Bonfire night with a whole range of festivities recently, helping to wash away those winter blues and get everyone ready for the festive season. Read more
The local community was out in force to support a charity raffle hosted by Knowle Park care home in Cranleigh recently, in aid of the Stroke Association. Read more
The local community was out in force to support a charity coffee morning hosted by Mount Pleasant care home in Winshill recently, in aid of Children in Need. Read more
Singer Jenny Sinclair treated residents at Knowle Park home in Cranleigh to a superb show recently that will go down as one of the most memorable events at the home. Read more
As part of their regular minibus trips, residents from Heffle Court recently took a trip to the historical, picturesque village of Battle in East Sussex. Read more
Knowle Park invited ‘Zoolab’ to bring a slice of the jungle to Cranleigh this week and they brought a wide variety of critters with them – the only thing missing from the day was Geordie duo Ant and Dec. Read more
The 1940’s were revived for just one day recently, as Heffle Court in Heathfield welcomed the local community for their ‘Traditional Tea Dance.’ Read more
Coxhill Manor resident and Great Grandmother Doris Stocker celebrated her milestone 100th birthday recently, with the help of staff, residents and her family. Read more
Residents and Staff from Heffle Court celebrated Harvest Festival season in style this year as they attended not one but two celebrations, with invitations from both the local preschool and St Richards Parish Church. Read more
There were spooky scenes at Bradbury House recently as staff put on a Halloween party for residents with the help of children from a local theatre group. Read more
Following a summer of celebration for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, Standon Hall recently launched their brand new Jubilee inspired tea room in the Nursing home. Read more
Everyone at Gildawood Court Care Home in Attleborough was celebrating this weekend as popular resident Mercia Emma Oliver reached her 100th Birthday. Read more
Staff at Mill House Care Home were celebrating this week as they received top marks in their latest inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
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In honour of the release of new Bond movie ‘Skyfall,’ residents at Claydon House recently held a 007 themed spectacular at the East Sussex home.
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Away from his role as Home Manager of L’Hermitage, David Taylor has always been a dog-lover and his Newfoundlands now have the chance to shine on the biggest stage having qualified for Crufts 2013. Read more
Residents and staff at Knowle Park in Cranleigh, recently celebrated Guy Fawkes night with a whole range of festivities to help wash away those winter blues and get everyone ready for the upcoming festive season.
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Hot on the heels of a splendid Halloween at Sanford House, Bonfire night also went with a bang as a spectacular firework display was put on by the Norfolk home. Read more
Residents and staff at both Mellish House and Hillside in Sudbury had lots of fun celebrating Halloween this year, with a number of activities that went down a treat with residents. Read more
Mount Pleasant care home in Winshill held a Harvest Festival service recently for both residents and their families, to help send food boxes to the local YMCA.
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Such has been the weather this summer, that the residents of Claydon House in Lewes saw all four seasons in the space of a couple of days out recently. Read more
Two residents from the Marchglen Care Centre in Alloa recently had the privilege to take an exciting behind the scenes tour of the BBC Scotland studios. Read more
A group of ladies from Marchglen Care Centre residents recently enjoyed a night packed full of Rock ‘n’ Roll with performances from two brilliant Elvis impersonators. Read more
Residents from Bradbury House tested out the home’s brand new minibus recently as they took a scenic countryside trip where they enjoyed a traditional pub lunch. Read more
The residents of Knowle Park Retirement home in Cranleigh held their very own MacMillan Coffee Morning recently in aid of the MacMillan Cancer Support charity. Read more
Members of the local community were given a warm welcome recently by staff and residents at Sundridge Court, as they spent the afternoon getting to know new manager, Rumbi Tambayi. Read more
A group from one of our Somerset care homes took back to back trips recently as they explored two iconic, albeit very different locations as chosen by the residents. Read more
Residents at L'Hermitage Care Centre in Jersey took advantage of the last of the summer sunshine to take the centre’s minibus for a trip around the island. Read more
Rendlesham Care Centre invited local vintage vehicle owners to help them raise funds in aid of Dementia Awareness this week, hosting a day of activities in aid of dementia awareness. Read more
Staff at Coppice Lea Care Home in Merstham were celebrating this week as they received top marks in their latest inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Read more
Staff at Miranda House Care Home in Royal Wootton Bassett were celebrating this week as they received top marks in their latest inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Read more
Abbeycrest Care Home in Sonning Common was delighted to support the Caversham Bowls Club recently by sponsoring their Annual Gala Day competition. Read more
To celebrate the cosmopolitan nature of this Olympic year in Great Britain, Moorlands Care Home in Surrey recently held a colourful cultural day for residents and staff. Read more
Yelverton based Cedar House retirement home opened its doors to the community once more this week as they held their popular annual summer fete. Read more
A large group of residents and family piled into Heffle Court’s minibus recently in anticipation of an exciting day at the Eastbourne International Air Show. Read more
Many homes across the Caring Homes Group have embraced the Olympics and have been holding their own unique events to celebrate the Olympics coming to this country. Read more
British weather has certainly lived up to its reputation this summer, but staff at Cranmer Court in Surrey weren’t going to let a little rain put them off a ‘trip’ to the seaside. Read more
Two residents at L'Hermitage Care Home in St. Peter, Jersey have been cultivating more than just vegetables in the gardens of the purpose-built care home. Read more
The gardens at Hulcott Nursing home were transformed this week into an Olympic Arena complete with bunting, seating areas and a sizzling BBQ.
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To mark the second week of the Olympic Games, one Burton care home has gone all out to make sure that their residents get the full global experience. Read more
Residents at Heffle Court were left grinning like Cheshire cats this week as they were treated to a spectacular performance of ‘Alice in Wonderland.’ Read more
Residents at Kippington Care Home in Sevenoaks felt ‘transported’ to the coast recently as they enjoyed a fantastic week themed around the British seaside. Read more
Bradbury House have been taking advantage of the recent spell of bright weather to get out and explore the sights and sounds that Essex has to offer.
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Residents of Bradbury House in Essex have been getting into the Olympic Spirit and making a collage ahead of the home’s very own version of the Paralympics. Read more
There were strange goings on at Hillview Court Nursing Home in Sauchie recently as the home transformed into Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory for the day. Read more
Staff and residents at Cedar House in Yelverton, Norfolk, joined Richard and Jean Holding in celebrating their Diamond Wedding Anniversary this week. Read more
The staff at Rectory House in Sompting enabled one of their residents, 96 year old Flora Maynard, to enjoy one of the proudest days of her life last week as she was able to see her granddaughter get married. Read more
A Senior Care Worker at Walstead Place was left reeling after scooping the top prize of £25,000 in an Air Ambulance ‘Superdraw’ just two weeks after joining. Read more
Staff and residents at Heffle Court in Heathfield threw the doors open recently as they invited relatives and members of the local community to join them for a special high tea event. Read more
With sunny days in short supply this summer, the residents of Oaken Holt Care Home in Farmoor were relieved to avoid the rain as they spent an afternoon on the banks of the River Thames recently. Read more
A group of staff and residents from Dormy House in Sunningdale made the short trip to Ascot Racecourse to enjoy a day of racing at the world’s most famous racecourse. Read more
Friends and relatives joined the residents of Rectory House in Sompting in being treated to an afternoon of magic and entertainment, courtesy of Marco the Magician. Read more
Staff at Burton-based Mount Pleasant Care Home celebrated this week as they received top marks in their latest inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Read more
To celebrate Ladies Day at the famous Royal Ascot summer event, fashion and cash were the order of the day for the residents of Cranmer Court. Read more
An inspirational fundraiser from Tall Trees Care Home in Oxfordshire who has dedicated half his life to fundraising for youth services will soon be stepping up as one of the Olympic Flame torchbearers. Read more
Residents and staff at Walstead Place Residential Home in Haywards Heath chose to mark the recent Jubilee celebrations with a more permanent reminder of the Queen’s achievement. Read more
Claydon House took to the road this week as they visited the stunning Lancing College Chapel, one of Sussex’s most famous landmarks, followed by tea at Shoreham Airport. Read more
Denham Manor in Buckinghamshire has unveiled its new Manager this week. Jayne Muir (pictured) has recently taken full charge of the 44 bed converted country home. Read more
Claydon House Care Home in Lewes transformed into a fashion boutique for the day recently as the Edinburgh Woollen Mill treated residents and staff to an in-house clothing sale. Read more
Staff and residents at Dormy House in Sunningdale got into the groove recently as they welcomed a team from ‘Music for Health’ to deliver an entertaining afternoon of singing and playing an array of musical instruments. Read more
Oxford West and Abingdon MP Nicola Blackwood today attended the official opening of the newly refurbished facilities at Oaken Holt Care Home. Read more
A trip from Cedar House in Yelverton saw a group of staff and residents step back in time as they visited ‘Yesterday’s World’ in Great Yarmouth. Read more
Janet Varndell, a familiar face within the Caring Homes Group, has recently returned to to take over as Manager of Dormy House in Sunningdale.
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The recent completion of a charity funded gardening course has enabled the residents of Huntercombe Hall in Nuffield to start a weekly gardening club. Read more
Staff and residents at The Magna Care Centre near Wimborne recently welcomed new charity ‘Alive!’ to deliver one of their interactive ‘variety hour’ sessions.
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Claydon House throw the doors open to the local community as they held their first art exhibition as a celebration of the recently completed refurbishment work. Read more
Staff and residents at a Wimborne care home are holding a Carers Café coffee morning to offer advice and respite to full time carers in the local area. Read more
Staff and Residents at Tall Trees Care Centre in Shipton -under -Wychwood, receive a surprise visit from not one, but two Father Christmas’s. Read more
Eldery residents and staff at Walstead Place Care Home, hosted an afternoon tea with Pudsey Bear and children aged six and seven from the Great Walstead School. Read more
Staff of Rendlesham Care Centre are holding a fund raising event at Tesco of Martlesham on the 19th March, to raise money for Multiple Sclerosis. Read more