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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🌸☀️ What a beautiful spring day for two outings!
This morning we enjoyed a relaxing visit to Abberton Reservoir, where everyone was treated to a delicious toasted teacake while watching the wonderful wildlife around the water. 🦢🍵
Later in the afternoon we meandered through the colourful displays at Fillpots Garden Centre, admiring the beautiful flowers and their glorious perfume in the air. 🌷🌼
Fresh air, lovely views and plenty of smiles all day long! 😊🌿
1 day ago
Yesterday evening we had the pleasure of welcoming the wonderful Casual Crooners to the home 🎶
They visited each unit, filling the corridors with beautiful music and smiles. It was so lovely to see our residents joining in — and even better, more and more people appeared as the sound of singing travelled through the home! By the end, the crooners had a little parade of residents following them along for the next song.
A huge thank you to the singers for such a joyful evening — you truly made it special 💛🎤
2 days ago
This afternoon we made the most of the beautiful sunshine and wrapped up warm for a little trip to Brightlingsea ☀️🌊
There’s something so calming about sitting by the water with a lovely cup of tea in hand, watching the world drift by. The sea air, the gentle breeze, and that peaceful view across the water made it the perfect afternoon escape.
John was in his element, carefully spotting the boats in the distance and telling us what he thought each one might be 🚤⛵ It’s the simple moments like these that bring the biggest smiles.
A refreshing, relaxing afternoon enjoyed by all 💙
3 days ago
Uplifting dementia café at Colchester care home helps to ‘lighten the burden of responsibility’
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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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