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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🐐💛 Yesterday was an adorable day at Alderwood! 💛🐐
We had a visit from some teeny tiny baby Pygmy goats – most of them were just a week old, with the oldest being only 3 weeks! 🍼🐾
Nearly all our residents had a cuddle, and it was such a calming, heartwarming experience. So much joy, so many smiles, and lots of gentle snuggles. 🥰✨
These little cuties truly brightened our day – everyone absolutely loved them! 🐾💕
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🌊☀️ This afternoon we headed to the seaside at Brightlingsea! 🌊🍦
We enjoyed the sunshine and a lovely lolly by the water 😋🌞
🎉 A special shoutout to Maryon who joined us — it was her birthday today! 🎂🎈
She celebrated with a huge and delicious chocolate birthday cake 🍫🎂🎉
Such a lovely day filled with sweet treats and sea breeze! 💙🕊️
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☀️🏖️ We had a lovely sunny trip to Walton beach today! 🌊🐚
Nothing beats the sea air and the sound of the waves 💛
We tucked into a proper chip shop lunch 🍟🐟 – delicious!
Auriol said it was “the most wonderful day I’ve had in a long time – just beautiful and relaxing” 💬💕
A perfect seaside day shared with wonderful company 🌞🩵🧳 #BeachDay #SeasideSmiles #AlderwoodAdventures
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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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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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