Christmas Lights Spectacular at Alderwood
Join us for a magical afternoon as we light up Alderwood for Christmas!
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🌾 🌅 We had such a lovely time at Fields Farm. Residents enjoyed watching the animals and browsing the charming farm shop. It ended perfectly with a beautiful autumn sunset — a peaceful and heartwarming way to spend the afternoon. 🍂🐑☕
7 hours ago
💜 What a heart-warming day! 💜
Our amazing bus driver Carl and wonderful nurse Kirsty truly went above and beyond on their day off, taking our lovely resident Malcolm to his granddaughter Lucy’s wedding.
Malcolm was absolutely chuffed to see Lucy on her special day, and Kirsty said she had a wonderful time too honoured to be part of such a special moment and touched by how much it meant to all the family.
How wonderful and what a beautiful bride! 💐
Congratulations to the new Mr & Mrs 💜
2 days ago
Today we paused to remember. To honour the courage, sacrifice and service of all those who have fought for our freedom and those who continue to serve today. 🌹
Some of us were proud to attend the memorial service in the city centre this morning, including our wonderful Mary, who turns 103 on Tuesday and once served in the ATS. What a truly special moment to share together. ❤️
For those who couldn’t attend, we gathered here at Alderwood to watch the service and laid our own wreath outside in quiet reflection.
We will remember them. 🌺
3 days ago
Hospice gives thanks to Sheila as Alderwood donates over £6K
92-year-old volunteer fundraiser Sheila, a resident at Alderwood since February, collected £300 for St Helena Hospice by asking people for donations of foreign coins left over from their holidays.
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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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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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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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