Kiwi House News

The residents at Kiwi House Care Home in Alvaston, Derby, had an unforgettable day when they received a surprise visit from the Derbyshire Police PCSO team. Arriving in their police van, the officers brought an array of uniforms and equipment, transforming the lavish garden into a scene straight out of a police academy.

The residents enjoyed trying on police uniforms and handling various police gadgets, including speed guns. The interactive experience was filled with laughter and excitement, providing a unique and enjoyable way for the residents to engage with the local community.

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A Care home resident’s lifelong wish came true last week as part of Kiwi House Care Home Make-A-Wish program. The team at Kiwi House in Alvaston, Derby, with the help of Bluebird Fine Art Gallery, surprised June (92) by displaying her artwork in a public gallery for everyone to see.

June, an avid artist, spends hours on her much-loved hobby of painting and drawing. She is an active member of the Arts & Crafts Club at Kiwi House, where her talent is well-recognised. When June expressed her wish to see her artwork displayed in a professional gallery, the dedicated activities and wellbeing team at Kiwi House knew they had to make it happen.

Upon arriving at Bluebird Fine Art Gallery, June initially did not recognise her own paintings. Once she realized they were indeed hers, she exclaimed, “I can’t believe they are my paintings, they don’t look out of place! I can’t believe I am seeing them here.”

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Residents of Kiwi House Care Home in Alvaston, Derby, demonstrated their commitment to environmental stewardship and community involvement by joining forces with Derby City Council for a successful litter picking morning at Kiwi Park. The event, part of Kiwi House’s Sustainability Initiative and coinciding with Great British Spring Clean Week, highlighted the home’s dedication to sustainability and earned them recognition as a finalist for this year’s Care Home Awards in the category of Best for Sustainability.

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Residents from Kiwi House Care Home in Alvaston Volunteer at Head Ways Charity Shop.

Residents, Terry (81) and Colin (86) from Kiwi House Care Home took their community spirit to new heights by volunteering at the Head Ways Charity Shop in Allenton. Head Ways is a charity dedicated to supporting individuals after brain injuries, providing vital resources and assistance to those in need.

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Kiwi House Care Home in Alvaston, Derby has sorn to new heights this year with its successful and heartwarming Make a Wish program. One resident whose Christmas wish was granted through the Make A Wish program. Betty, with her simple yet heartfelt wish to lay her eyes on a real reindeer at Christmas, experienced a magical day filled with wonder and joy.

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

The festive spirit resonated joyously as residents from Kiwi House Care Home in Alvaston, 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

Douglas Court and Kiwi House Care Homes in Derby are embracing the spirit of giving this holiday season by extending a heart-warming 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.

Loneliness can be more prevalent during the festive period and when a Charity spoke to older people in August about their Christmas plans, almost 1.5 million over 65s said they usually feel lonelier at Christmas than any other time of year, and around one million said they will be eating dinner alone on Christmas Day.

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