News and events

99-year-old Gilbert King, a resident at Cherry Garth care home in Holmer Green, has been honoured by the Netherlands government with a special medal for his part in the liberation of their country in World War Two. Lieutenant Colonel Keith Edlin, President of Amersham Royal British Legion,...

Residents and employees are enjoying the party season with a generous helping of festive fun. In true seasonal spirit, members of the team from John Lewis will be visiting residents at Dell Field Court to distribute gifts ahead of Christmas. Residents will also enjoy the merriment of the Christmas...

Residents and team members pulled out all the stops this year to celebrate the season of goodwill. Wing-based care home, Carey Lodge, was host to a Yuletide Bake-Off with a variety of themed creations put forward to tempt the taste buds of a discerning panel. The Carey Lodge choir, including 31...

Team members at Barnet-based care home, Meadowside, have received no less than four nominations for the Great London Care Awards and will be donning their glad rags for a gala event on 26 th November at The Marriott Hotel at Regents Park, London. Meadowside has been shortlisted in four categories...

Joyce Minton, who was born and grew up in North London, celebrated turning 100 at Apthorp Care Centre with a special event attended by The Mayor of Barnet, Councillor David Longstaff and the Mayoress, Councillor Gillian Griffins. A lover of ballroom dancing, Joyce was treated to a special show from...

Local man, Maurice Saunders, marked his special birthday as a centenarian at Icknield Court care home in Princes Risborough. Having grown up in High Wycombe, Maurice settled in Naphill and moved to Icknield Court nearly three and a half years ago. Maurice was unable to actively serve in the Second...

Residents and members of the team at Chesham Leys, ensured they were ‘on song’ for a special performance at the NAPA Gala Awards in Knightsbridge, with honorary guest Sharon Allen OBE, Chief Executive Officer, Skills for Care. Members of the Chesham Leys Choir were invited to attend the prestigious...

An increasing number of people over the age off 55 are getting active thanks to the popularity of the Movers and Shakers, which is re-launching at Bourne End Care & Activity Centre on a weekly basis from today. The Trust successfully secured a grant of almost £5,000 from Bucks County Council’s...

Residents and members of the team at The Fremantle Trust, donned their thinking caps to come up with a host of exciting ways to celebrate Older People’s Day. 1 October was the official date to mark Older People’s Day to coincide with the UN International Day of Older Persons. This represents a...

Residents and members of the team at The Fremantle Trust, donned their thinking caps to come up with a host of exciting ways to celebrate Older People’s Day. 1 October was the official date to mark Older People’s Day to coincide with the UN International Day of Older Persons. This represents a...