Kiwi House News

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.

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Kiwi House Care Home in Alvaston, Derby was filled with music, memories, and magic as residents and team members came together to celebrate a remarkable milestone – the Platinum Wedding Anniversary of Margaret and Les Anderson, marking 70 years of love, laughter, and togetherness.

The day began in traditional Anderson fashion with a trip to the Brecon Beacons, a long-held family tradition that continues to hold deep meaning for the couple. Family members even flew in from the USA to join the celebrations, making the day all the more special.

After a joyful morning in the Welsh countryside, the couple returned for a family lunch and an afternoon of heartfelt celebration with their Kiwi House family. In a beautifully personalised tribute, local singer Sandy Bailey performed the couple’s favourite songs – Some Enchanted Evening and I Could Have Danced All Night – as the couple shared a touching dance, recreating a memory from their wedding day.

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Following the overwhelming success of last year’s inaugural event, Adept Care Homes is proud to announce the return of ‘The Big Dementia Talk’, a virtual event open to all at the start of Dementia Action Week 2025.

This insightful event, hosted by Karen Middleton, Adept’s Dementia Manager, aims to provide valuable information on dementia care, helping families, caregivers, and communities better understand and support those living with dementia. Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in a live Q&A session, ensuring their most pressing questions are answered by experts in the field.

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Residents at Kiwi House Care Home in Derby have a very special visitor to look forward to each month – Ray, the therapy dog.

This beautiful golden retriever has become a much-loved member of the Kiwi House family, bringing comfort, companionship, and plenty of wagging tails to brighten everyone’s day.

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Residents from Kiwi House Care Home, Derby, proudly took home the title of Best Overall 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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Midlands-Based Care Group, Adept Care Homes who operate Douglas Court and Kiwi House Care Homes in Derby have been named ‘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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