Bowood Court Shines as Best Small Choir at Christmas Competition

Residents from Bowood Court Care Home in Redditch, proudly took home the title of Best Small Choir at Adept Care Homes’ much-loved annual Christmas Choir Competition, held on Thursday, 5th December at St. Catherine’s Church in Burbage, Leicestershire.

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Bowood Court Retains Title as Master of the Mince Pie Champions

Bowood Court Care Home in Redditch is celebrating a sweet victory once again, as they have been crowned Master of the Mince Pie Champions for the second year in a row in Adept Care Homes’ much-loved annual competition.

This festive culinary tradition sees residents from all seven Adept care homes come together to create their ultimate mince pies. The process begins with residents reminiscing about their favourite recipes and debating what makes the perfect mince pie. Guided by their skilled chef teams, each home crafts their signature version, which is then presented to a panel of judges for a blind taste test.

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Adept Care Homes Crowned ‘Care Group of the Year 2024’ at Caring UK Awards

Midlands-Based Care Group, Adept Care Homes who operate Bowood Court Care Home in Redditch has been named the UK’s ‘Care Group of the Year 2024’ at this year’s prestigious Caring UK Awards. This incredible recognition is a testament to their unwavering commitment to providing exceptional care, fostering vibrant communities, and enhancing the lives of our residents across all their homes.

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Adept Care Homes Christmas Choir Competition Returns for Another Festive Spectacle!

Adept Care Homes is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated return of its annual Christmas Choir Competition. This cherished tradition sees resident choirs from all Midlands-based Adept Care Homes gather at St. Catherine’s Church in Burbage, Leicestershire, celebrating the holiday season through song and community spirit.

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Bowood Court Care Home Head Chef Crowned Creed Food Service Care Chef of the Year 2024! 

Bowood Court Care Home is thrilled to announce that its Head Chef, Andrew “Andy” Taylor, has been awarded the prestigious Creed Food Service Care Chef of the Year 2024 title! Competing against some of the top talent in care catering, Andy’s culinary expertise, creativity, and dedication to exceptional care dining won the judges over in the final held at Rugby College on Thursday, October 31st. 

At the event, Andy showcased his signature Tuscan Chicken, a vibrant dish inspired by the warm flavours of Italy, along with an IDDSI Level 4 adaptation to meet the needs of diners requiring a texture-modified option. His winning creation combined taste, texture, and presentation, skilfully reflecting the competition’s focus on dishes that are not only flavourful but also adaptable, sustainable, and suitable for all dietary requirements. 

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Poppy Power: Bowood Court Care Home Resident, June, Knits Her Way into the Hearts of Veterans!

The residents of Bowood Court Care Home in Redditch were buzzing with excitement as one of their own, June Cooke, aged 93, pledged to knit 90 hand-crafted poppies for her local Royal British Legion (RBL) branch. June’s poppies will be part of a special window display at the Kingfisher Centre in November, commemorating Remembrance Day. Moved by her heartfelt contribution, representatives from the RBL Redditch paid a personal visit to Bowood Court to express their gratitude in style.

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Bowood Court Care Home in Redditch Shortlisted for Two Prestigious National Awards!

Bowood Court Care Home Redditch, Worcestershire has been shortlisted as a finalist in two distinguished industry-leading awards: the Caring UK Awards for Care Group of the Year and the National Care Awards for Care Group of the Year (Small) and Training and Development of the Year! This remarkable achievement underscores Bowood Court’s commitment to delivering exceptional care, support to its residents and its vision to be ‘a superb place to live or work.’.

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Bowood Court Care Home’s Blooming Success in Sunflower Showdown

Bowood Court Care Home in Redditch is basking in the glory of their sunflower’s success, having secured a commendable fourth place in the annual Adept Care Homes sunflower growing competition. Their sunflower, which reached a towering 9 feet 3 inches, has become the talk of the home.

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Adept Care Homes Group Explore Innovation of Culinary Excellence at Annual Food Festival

The head chefs from a prominent Midlands-based care home group recently joined their esteemed food service supplier, Creed Food Services, at the highly anticipated annual Food Festival. This outdoor event brought together a collective of manufacturers and innovative suppliers, showcasing fresh ideas and products specifically designed for the care sector.

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Bowood Court Care Home Residents Get a Kick Out of Goat Therapy Visit

Bowood Court Care Home Residents Delighted by Visit from Baby Goats

Residents at Bowood Court Care Home in Redditch received a surprise visit from a group of adorable baby goats. The visit brought immense joy and excitement, as the residents had the opportunity to have the baby goats sit on their laps, feed them treats, and play with them as the goats wagged their tails in delight.

One resident, Kath, was particularly thrilled by the visit. Her face lit up with amazement as she asked numerous questions about the playful animals, showcasing the profound impact that animal interactions can have on the wellbeing of the elderly. “They are wonderful, look at their little horns” said Kath.

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