Buckler’s Lodge’s search for a Local Hero

Buckler’s Lodge’s search for a Local Hero

The team at Buckler’s Lodge, our brand-new care home in Crowthorne, are asking for nominations for a ‘Local Hero’ to do the honours of officially opening the home to its first residents in early March. The Local Hero could be somebody who goes above and beyond to help...
Harleston House receives delicious donation for National Pizza Day

Harleston House receives delicious donation for National Pizza Day

Residents at Harleston House celebrated the much-anticipated National Pizza Day on Wednesday 9th February, and were thrilled to receive a generous donation from Domino’s Pizza in Lowestoft. Residents at the Greensleeves Care home took part in a Design Your Own Pizza...
Gloucester House benefits from outstanding student volunteers

Gloucester House benefits from outstanding student volunteers

This week marks Student Volunteering Week, Gloucester House in Sevenoaks is celebrating the success of their volunteer scheme, which over the years has seen many volunteers continue go on to become permanent team members. Emma Adams and Emily Dixon-Brown, Level 3...
Borovere’s Marathon-Running Manager

Borovere’s Marathon-Running Manager

Karen Shepperdson, Home Manager of Borovere Care Home in Alton, has once again donned her running shoes and won six medals at Disney World Florida as part of the runDisney marathon weekend. Karen is an avid runner, having completed the London Marathon eight times,...
The Manor welcomes reptilian visitors!

The Manor welcomes reptilian visitors!

The Manor Care Home    in Old Windsor had some unusual guests last week thanks to Berkshire Reptile Encounters! The residents of the Greensleeves Care Home met a wide range of reptilian friends, including a blue-tongued skink, a giant tortoise, bearded dragons...
100th Birthday Celebrations for The Orchards War Veteran

100th Birthday Celebrations for The Orchards War Veteran

Freddie Howe, an Ely War Veteran, turned 100 in style on 11th January at The Orchards. Freddie has been local to the Ely area all of his life and moved to The Orchards in August 2020 where he has become a well-loved member of The Orchards family. The centenary...