Watching her first women’s football match is a win for 91-year-old fan Doris
91-year-old Doris Bacon saw her first women’s football match, cheering Colchester United Women to a 2-0 win.
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🌞 We had another lovely day of sunshine here at the home! 🌼☀️
Residents made the most of the warm weather with some fresh air and gentle walks in the garden 🍃🚶♀️🚶♂️—a perfect way to enjoy the outdoors.
Later in the afternoon, we cooled off with some refreshing cold drinks 🥤🧃 and listened to a bit of live music 🎶. A calm and easy-going end to a sunny day! 🌺🌤️
#CareHomeLife #summerafternoon #freshairandsunshine #RelaxedMoments
18 hours ago
Had the most beautiful day at Beth Chatto Gardens thanks to a wonderful initiative by St Helena Hospice, in collaboration with Beth Chatto and local care homes.
This project is all about helping people continue to enjoy the beauty of nature in their later years—a mission we at Alderwood Care Homes are incredibly passionate about too. We firmly believe that connecting with nature should be something everyone can experience, no matter their age or circumstances.
Today was full of peaceful walks, blooming gardens, and heartwarming conversations. A huge thank you to everyone involved in making this possible. It’s partnerships like these that create truly meaningful moments.
#BethChattoGardens #StHelenaHospice #AlderwoodCareHomes #NatureForAllAges #MomentsThatMatter
2 days ago
Yesterday was a perfect seaside day at Felixstowe! ☀️
Fish & chips, ice cream by the sea — what more could you want?🍦
Sunshine, sea breeze, and smiles all around!
#SeasideDay #FelixstoweFun #CareHomeLife
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3 days ago
Care home organise 1940s party to mark veteran Mary’s 102nd birthday
Mary Simmonds served in the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) during the Second World War, enlisting at the age of 17 as a volunteer. The veteran is a resident at Alderwood Care Home, located on Essex Hall Road in Colchester, and was joined by family members and fellow residents for a party at the home to …
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Alderwood care worker abseils 418ft tower to raise money for hospice
Laura Birch, lifestyle coordinator at Alderwood, has completed an extreme abseil at the National Lift Tower in Northampton to raise money for St Helena Hospice in Colchester
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Football fan Mike attends his first match following a life-altering stroke
Care home arranges for football fan Mike to attend his first match following a life-altering stroke 35 years ago
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Children learn about dementia with help from Alderwood care home residents
Residents at Alderwood Care Home are helping the Year 3 children of North Primary School to better understand dementia with help from the Archie Project.
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Passionate skier, Neil, returns to the slopes thanks to Alderwood Care Home
Neil Kirk was a passionate skier until he suffered a stroke 12 years ago. Thanks to the team, Neil hit the slopes at the Snow Centre in Hemel Hempstead on his 86th birthday.
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Colchester care home makes aspiring actress’ film wish come true at the age of 89
Care home resident, Dottie Hamilton, has had a near 80 year old dream to feature in a film come true
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