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Oh What Joy! Resident Takes the Reins in Carriage-Driving Adventure at Kiwi House

Posted on 10 September 202510 September 2025 by Lexie Jex

Residents and team at Kiwi House Care Home in Alvaston, Derby were all smiles as one very special wish came true for much-loved resident Joy, thanks to the home’s Make a Wish programme.

Joy Plumb (90), who has always had a passion for horses, wished for the chance to go carriage driving – and her dream became reality with a magical trip to Wenlo Riding for the Disabled.

The day was made even more special by the warm welcome from Dawn and her wonderful team of volunteers, who greeted Joy and her companions with tea and delicious cakes before the adventure began. Joy was joined by her son Kevin and five close friends from Kiwi House, making it a true community celebration.

Seaside Dreams Come True – Chetwynd House Residents Swap Armchairs for Deckchairs, Sandy Toes and Happy Hearts

Posted on 10 September 202510 September 2025 by Lexie Jex

Chilwell, Nottingham, UK – For four residents of Chetwynd House Care Home, a trip down memory lane became reality this week as their special wish to revisit Ingoldmells was granted.

Pauline Peet (89), Phyllis Truman (83), Anne White (92), and Dorothy “Dody” Jackson (92) all shared the same heartfelt wish – to return to the seaside town where they had enjoyed happy memories in years gone by. Surrounded by team, friends, and plenty of sunshine, that wish came true.

The day was everything they had hoped for – from feeling the sand between their fingers and soaking up the sea air, to enjoying a spot of shopping along the front and tucking into traditional fish and chips by the beach.

Green-Fingered Resident Anne Helps Gardens Bloom at Moat House Care Home

Posted on 10 September 202510 September 2025 by Lexie Jex

At Moat House Care Home in Burbage Leicestershire, one resident is bringing colour, life, and a whole lot of green-fingered passion to the gardens – with a little help from the care home’s Groundskeeper, Richard Mee.

Anne Fairlie (91), a lifelong gardening enthusiast and Moat House resident, has teamed up with Richard and the Activities Team to nurture and grow young plants and seedlings that will go on to brighten the grounds of not only Moat House, but also other Adept Care Homes across the Midlands.

Douglas Court Resident Paul Leads the Way Following Adept Care Homes’ Sustainability Award Win

Posted on 8 August 20258 August 2025 by Lexie Jex

Derby, UK – After Adept Care Homes was proudly named “Best for Sustainability”, one resident at Douglas Court Care Home is being recognised for playing a big part in making that happen.

Paul Davies (60), a long-time resident and passionate environmentalist, has become the beating heart of Douglas Court’s green efforts. As the enthusiastic leader of the home’s Gardening and Sustainability Group, Paul has been instrumental in bringing sustainable practices to life — from composting and recycling to planting pollinator-friendly flowers and herbs for the kitchen.

Former Sainsbury’s Employee Finds New Purpose as Shopkeeper at Kiwi House Care Home

Posted on 7 August 20258 August 2025 by Lexie Jex

After over 25 years of dedicated service at Sainsbury’s in Derby, Brenda Wilkins (90), now a cherished resident at Kiwi House Care Home, is once again doing what she loves – helping people shop.

Brenda, who spent decades building her reputation for friendliness, hard work, and customer service at Sainsbury’s, has found new purpose in her role as the in-house shopkeeper at Kiwi House’s popular onsite corner shop.

Adept Care Homes Launches ‘Stop The Clock’ Initiative to Celebrate Everyday Joy

Posted on 9 July 20258 August 2025 by Lexie Jex

Midlands, UK – July 2025 – Adept Care Homes has launched a heartfelt new initiative across all its care homes called ‘Stop The Clock’, designed to carve out moments of genuine connection and joy for residents and team members alike.

Twice a day, at 11:30am and 3:30pm, the usual routine takes a backseat as the homes pause the hustle for 10 minutes of pure, person-centred joy. Whether it’s a spontaneous sing-along, a quiet chat over tea, a game of dominoes, or a stroll in the garden, the focus is simple: connection.

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 202514 August 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.

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.

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

Posted on 19 June 202514 August 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!”