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Kiwi House Care Home Residents Go Full Festival – Without the Wellies!

Posted on 8 July 20258 July 2025 by Lexie Jex

Kiwi House Care Home Hosts Spectacular Kiwifest 2025 Summer Celebration

Derby, Saturday 5th July 2025 — Kiwi House Care Home pulled out all the stops this weekend as residents, families, team members, and local visitors came together for the home’s first-ever summer festival: Kiwifest 2025.

Held on Saturday 5th July, the day was filled with sunshine, smiles, and the vibrant sounds of live music, creating a joyful festival atmosphere right in the heart of Derby. Guests enjoyed a jam-packed schedule of entertainment, delicious food and drink, a popular festival glam station, and fun-filled garden games — all capped off by a showstopping performance from the home’s very own Kiwi Chorus Choir at 4pm.

A Century of Love Restored: The Old Vicarage Resident’s Beloved Teddy Bear Gets a New Lease on Life

Posted on 27 June 20254 July 2025 by Lexie Jex

A well-loved teddy bear with over 100 years of cuddles and memories has been lovingly restored, thanks to a touching wish granted by The Old Vicarage Care Home in partnership with Adept Care Homes’ Make a Wish program.

Ann, an 80-year-old resident at the Derbyshire home, recently fulfilled her lifelong dream of giving her treasured childhood bear a well-earned pampering. Originally her mother’s toy, this cherished teddy has been by Ann’s side for eight decades, dressed in hand-knitted clothes and steeped in family history.

The Old Vicarage resident receiving her bear back after going in for repairs as part of make a wish programme

Kiwi House Care Home Brings the Festival Spirit to Derby with ‘Kiwifest’

Posted on 26 June 20258 July 2025 by Lexie Jex

Residents and team at Kiwi House Care Home are getting into the festival spirit as they prepare to host their first-ever summer celebration — ‘Kiwifest’ — on Saturday 5th July from 11am to 4pm.

Kiwifest on Saturday 5th July 11am-4pm. A full day of entertainment at Kiwi House

Douglas Court Care Home Resident Feeds Giraffes in Once-in-a-Lifetime ‘Make a Wish’ Trip to the Zoo!

Posted on 19 June 202527 June 2025 by Lexie Jex

There were smiles, laughter, and even a few nervous giggles at Douglas Court Care Home in Derby this week, as residents took part in a truly unforgettable day out at the zoo — complete with a close encounter with some very tall, very hungry giraffes!

Organised as part of the home’s ‘Make a Wish’ initiative, the outing was centred around resident Pauline, whose wish was to visit the zoo to fed the animals. She got far more than she bargained for when she was handed a branch of leaves and asked to feed the giraffes — an experience she later admitted was “a little scary, but worth it!”

Resident Feeding Giraffes as part of Make A Wish Scheme

Harrier House Celebrates Huge Success as Nottingham Leg Host for the Great British Care Cycle Relay

Posted on 17 June 202519 June 2025 by Lexie Jex

Harrier House Care Home in Hucknall proudly marked a memorable milestone on Saturday 14th June, hosting the Nottingham stage of the Great British Care Cycle Relay 2025—a day filled with joy, energy, and heartfelt community spirit.

Organised by Championing Social Care, the national relay brought together care workers, residents, families, and the local Hucknall community to celebrate the vital work of the social care sector and promote health, connection, and pride in care. Harrier House served as both the starting and finishing point for the Nottingham leg of the five-day nationwide event for Care Home Open Week.

Championing Social Care
Great British Care Cycle Relay

Bowood Court Triumphs at Prestigious Care Home Awards with National Win for Food & Nutrition

Posted on 22 May 20253 June 2025 by Lexie Jex

Bowood Court Care Home has been named Best for Food, Dining and Nutrition at the prestigious Care Home Awards 2025, held last Friday in London. The award recognises Bowood Court’s unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional, nutritious, and inclusive dining experiences for its residents.

This national win marks another proud moment for the Redditch-based home following an impressive 2024, during which Bowood was praised for its expert approach to Level 4 dysphagia-friendly meals and its strong entry in the Creed Care Chef of the Year awards.

Bowood Court
Best for food, dining and nutrition

The Old Vicarage Care Home Wins National Award for Outstanding Communal Spaces

Posted on 22 May 202528 May 2025 by Lexie Jex

The Old Vicarage Care Home has been awarded Best for Indoor or Outdoor Communal Space at the prestigious Care Home Awards 2025, in recognition of their transformative work creating vibrant, engaging environments for residents to enjoy.

The award follows the home’s standout 2024 community project: the design and construction of a brand-new pub and beer garden, now affectionately known as The Clay-Cross Keys. Named by the residents themselves, the pub has quickly become the heart of social life at The Old Vicarage—hosting everything from quiz nights and birthday parties to live music and Sunday roasts.

The Old Vicarage
Best for Indoor or Outdoor Space

Harrier House Honoured for Care Management Excellence at Glittering Gala

Posted on 19 May 202519 May 2025 by Lexie Jex

Harrier House Care Home was proudly awarded “Best for Care Management” during the glamorous Adept Awards in Excellence gala evening at the Hilton Hotel in Leicester.

Held on 7th May 2025, the evening celebrated the very best in social care, with a red-carpet welcome, fine dining, and moving tributes to teams who embody dedication and heart.

The Old Vicarage Wins Gold at Adept Awards for Dementia Care

Posted on 15 May 202519 May 2025 by Lexie Jex

It was a golden night for The Old Vicarage Care Home, Clay Cross at the Adept Awards in Excellence, hosted at the Hilton Hotel in Leicester, where the team walked away with two major awards: “Best for Specialist Care (Dementia)” and the coveted Gold Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Group.

Held on 7th May 2025, the event dazzled with live music, celebration, and emotional tributes to the best in care—making The Old Vicarage’s double win even more special.