Harrier House News

Harrier House Care Home in Hucknall has been recognised as the winner of the Best for Wellbeing category at the prestigious 2024 Adept Care Awards In Excellence ceremony.

This award highlights the exceptional quality of social and inspirational activities provided to residents, ensuring they enjoy enriched, happy, and fulfilling lives. The accolade celebrates the dedication and hard work of the Harrier House Care Home team, who consistently strive to create a superb living environment for all residents.

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Harrier House Care Home in Hucknall was honoured to welcome the esteemed Lord Mayor of Nottingham, Cllr Carole McCulloch for a delightful visit and lunch with the residents.

The highlight of the visit was a scrumptious lunchtime meal, where everyone gathered in the lavish dining room to savour a delectable roasted gammon dinner. The Lord Mayor graciously joined in the festivities, engaging in heartfelt conversations, and sharing laughter with residents she frequently hosts at her Charity Lord Mayor’s Tea Dance in the main ballroom at Nottingham Council House.

Before the afternoon’s entertainment commenced, the Lord Mayor was treated to a tour of Harrier House, where she had the opportunity to explore the home’s warm and inviting atmosphere. Colin, one of our residents, even had the chance to don the Lord Mayor’s distinguished chain of office, adding an extra touch of regal flair to the occasion.

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Harrier House Care Home in Hucknall is delighted to announce its recent recognition as a recipient of the esteemed Top 20 Care Home award from carehome.co.uk. This prestigious accolade is based on an impressive array of over 265,000 reviews contributed by care home residents and their loved ones.

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In a heart-warming display of community spirit and fulfilment, Paul Richardson, a cherished resident at Harrier House Care Home in Hucknall, had his long-cherished wish fulfilled through the home’s Make a Wish program. On Saturday, February 17th, 2024, Paul experienced the thrill of attending a live football match, watching his beloved Nottingham Forest face off against West Ham United.

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Paul Richardson (83) who currently resides at Harrier House Care Home in Hucknall made a wish he never thought would come true.

As part of Harrier House Care Home’s Make a Wish initiative, which encourages over 500 residents to share their wishes, no matter how big or small, Paul, who spent many years as a reporter for the Notts Evening Post and a devoted Notts Forest supporter, expressed his desire to attend one last live football match accompanied by his sons and to introduce his granddaughter Izzy to her first ever live game. With the dedicated support of Toni, the Activity & Wellbeing Lead at Harrier House, Paul’s wish is about to become a reality.

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Local Care Home ensures Christmas Wishes really do come true as one resident’s lifelong dream became a reality.

Harrier House Care Home has sorn to new heights over the last year with its successful and heart-warming Make a Wish program. One resident whose Christmas wish was granted through the program is Margaret ‘Rosaline’ O’Brian (96) who relished in the magic of Christmas as her lifelong dream and a heart-warming Christmas wish came true. An audience with Sir Tom Jones.

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Residents at Harrier House Care Home Triumph in Regional Christmas Choir Competition.

The festive spirit resonated joyously as residents from Harrier House Care Home in Hucknall, forming the esteemed ‘choir club,’ celebrated a remarkable victory in the annual company-wide Christmas Choir Competition. Held at St. Catherine’s Church in Burbage, the competition has become a cherished tradition for the Midlands-based care home residents.

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Local Care Homes to Open Its Doors This Christmas to Combat Loneliness in Older People

Harrier and Chetwynd House Care Homes in Nottingham are embracing the spirit of giving this holiday season by extending a heartwarming invitation to older people in the community who would otherwise be spending Christmas Day alone. The care homes are opening their doors on Christmas Day to welcome local, lonely seniors to join their residents for a joyous celebration, featuring a traditional Christmas dinner, party games, and a special viewing of the King’s Christmas speech.

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