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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Today we had a variety of different activities, everything from puzzles, playing outside, feeding the birds and sitting down for a cuppa a taking advantage of this lovely weather!
Happy Sunday 😊 🌞🌸
2 days ago
Just a few photos to show off another lovely new favourite spot in the home! ✨
Our residents are loving the feeling of being outside while still inside — the sky ceiling is so relaxing. ☁️
We’re so lucky to have such a talented maintenance man who keeps creating beautiful new spaces for us to enjoy! 🛠️❤️
#Grateful #NewFavouriteSpot #SkyCeiling
3 days ago
This afternoon was filled with smiles, laughter, and a splash of creativity as we spent time making mocktails. Everyone got involved! We were shaking, stirring, and taste-testing colourful drinks with names like “Sunshine” and “Memory Lane Mojito.” It was more than just mixing ingredients; it was about connection, joy, and the simple pleasure of doing something fun together. Moments like these remind us how powerful shared experiences can be, even the smallest ones. 🥂🍋🟩🍒🍋🍊🍹
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5 days ago
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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Vintage car trip makes residents feel like “Bonnie and Clyde”
A spin in a rare 1930s Chevrolet delighted residents on a recent spin through Colchester
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Social Care Covid Hero Award Recognition
There were celebrations all round recently when we were presented with the Great British Care Awards’ regional Social Care Covid Hero award at a prestigious awards ceremony in London.
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ALDERWOOD PROUD TO SUPPORT ROLLOUT OF COVID VACCINE
We are proud to support the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccination in our home, boosting our existing safety measures and bringing a much-welcomed light at the end of the tunnel.
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Giving Thanks At Christmas
Residents sent out 100 ‘Rainbows of Thanks’ in a special Christmas project.
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Creativity and Connection at Alderwood
Discover how our Lifestyle Team has been busy adapting our packed schedule of meaningful activities and events with heartwarming results.
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Acts Of Kindness Strengthen Community Links
During the Covid-19 pandemic, we have been overwhelmed by the way the local community has reached out to our residents with unwavering kindness and generosity.
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