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Joyce dons her dancing shoes to celebrate turning 100 at Apthorp Care Centre

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...
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Maurice celebrates turning 100 at Icknield Court

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...
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Chesham Leys choristers sing at NAPA Gala Awards at the Royal Thames Yacht Club

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...
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Movers and Shakers returns to Bourne End

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...
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Barnet care homes celebrate Older People’s Day in style

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...
Carey Lodge team dress up for their 1950's themed diner event

Bucks care homes bring creativity to the fore to celebrate Older People’s Day

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...
A group of volunteers at Meadowside in the garden

Volunteers receive special recognition for the role they play

Volunteers at Meadowside care home in North Finchley enjoyed a celebratory afternoon of tea and cake with chief executive of the The Fremantle Trust, Steve Flanagan, who recognised the valuable contribution they make to day-to-day life at the local charity and care provider. The Barnet-based care...
Group photo of the Allergan team volunteers and care team

Allergan team lends a helping hand at Sir Aubrey Ward House

Residents and members of the team at Marlow-based care home , Sir Aubrey Ward House, welcomed professionals from global pharmaceutical company, Allergan, who rolled up their sleeves to help tidy the gardens and spend time with residents. Sir Aubrey Ward House was chosen by Allergan as it is a well-...
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Residents enjoy the benefits of ping pong

Residents and members of the team at Cherry Garth care home at Holmer Green , High Wycombe, inspired by Rio fever, have taken up playing ping pong. The care home has introduced table tennis as a regular activity on the back of research which shows it can help reduce cognitive decline and improve...
Doris holding birthday card from HM Queen

Doris celebrates her 100th birthday at Dell Field Court

Doris Morris, a resident at Dell Field Court care home in Barnet, celebrated her 100 th birthday with family and friends and a card from the Queen. Born in Bow, East London, Doris moved to Finchley at the tender age of three, where she has lived most of her life. Doris spent time working in the rag...

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