
Avery in Bloom
It is well known that being outdoors in the fresh air and sunlight, among plants and trees, is hugely beneficial. On a summer’s day, a beautiful English country garden is…
Read MoreLife Stories is our commitment to explore in more detail the lives and memories of our residents. Reminiscence is an important part of our daily activities and so we have set about trying to capture, through interview, some of our residents stories.
We have quickly learnt that everyone has a story to tell and that both the storyteller and the audience have much to gain from the experience.
The past is not another country nor gone. It’s in our homes right now waiting to be heard. We’re giving it a voice.
It is well known that being outdoors in the fresh air and sunlight, among plants and trees, is hugely beneficial. On a summer’s day, a beautiful English country garden is…
Read MoreWe are proud to announce that Newcross Care Home in Wolverhampton has achieved a perfect 10 review score on Carehome.co.uk for April 2021, an incredible achievement. The reviews showcase the…
Read MoreThe final blog in Spotlight Week is how to turn your favourite fruit pies into cutlery-free delights, that can be easily enjoyed by hand. Recipe: 2 medium apples 1 tbsp…
Read MoreThanks to the wonderful staff at Bourn View Care Home in Birmingham, resident Kenneth reunited with his wife Betty after she surprised him by moving into the care home. The…
Read MoreJohn Dunbabin is a resident at Milton Court Care Home in Milton Keynes and had an incredible career with a globally famous luxury car maker, Aston Martin. A highly skilled craftsman, his talent…
Read More“Truly great friends are hard to find, difficult to leave, and impossible to forget.” It’s not every day you meet your best friend from 70 years ago, but our residents…
Read MoreOur residents are incredibly generous, caring and charitable people. In particular, Eric Frost and his late wife Doreen have shown their commitment and dedication to preserving history and caring for others. Being pivotal members…
Read MoreIn a further instalment Robert Richardson from the north-east recounts aspects of what has been a fascinating life. As part of our continuing resident storytelling archive, Robert talks about his…
Read MoreRobert Richardson, originally from the North East, agreed to have a chat with us about his full and fascinating life. In the end we got so much from the interview…
Read MoreAt a bit of loss as to what to do next and looking for an elusive vocation after the second world war, Graham Horton decided to answer the call for…
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