Doris’ joy for women’s football inspires care home to sponsor her team
91-year-old Doris inspires Alderwood to sponsor Colchester United Women
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🎄✨ Yesterday we had the pleasure of welcoming a wonderful school choir into Alderwood! Their beautiful voices filled the home and brought smiles to everyone’s faces.
This is what Christmas is all about — spreading cheer, sharing joy, and creating those magical moments together ❤️🎶
Thank you to the children and teachers for making our day so special! 🎤🌟
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This morning we had an active Christmas games session with RISE 🎅🤩
Who knew exercise could be so much fun?! We were stretching, laughing… and even ended up having a snowball fight! ❄️😂
Such a brilliant way to start the day — full of energy, smiles and festive spirit! 🎄✨💙
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We made the most of a mild winter’s day with a peaceful trip to Abberton Reservoir. Our residents loved watching the moorhens pottering along the water’s edge — a calm and gentle afternoon surrounded by nature. 🌿🦆
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Uplifting dementia café at Colchester care home helps to ‘lighten the burden of responsibility’
Dementia Café at Alderwood Brings Comfort, Connection and Support to Local Families
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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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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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