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Ada is Making Waves Thanks to Chetwynd House Care Home’s ‘Make a Wish’ Program

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Ada Smalley (89) who resides at Chetwynd House Care Home in Beeston, Nottingham, has her wish come true as part of the Adept Care Homes’ ‘Make A Wish’ program.

Over 500 residents are encouraged to make a wish, no matter how big or small, the wishes are put it in the home’s magic wishing well and every month, one resident is picked to have their wish come true.

Ada’s wish was to go swimming, she has always been passionately active and enjoys nurturing her health and wellbeing. Ada can usually be found taking part in the homes exercise classes or taking a brisk walk with her fellow residents. “I love to swim, it has always been one of my favourite ways to relax and exercise at the same time,” chuckled Ada.

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Manager at Harrier House Care Home ‘Braves the Shave’ to Support Resident’s Social Fund

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Samantha Kavanagh, Home Manager and Sally Jackson, Senior Carer at Harrier House Care Home in Hucknall ‘BRAVED THE SHAVE’ by shaving their heads on Tuesday 28th February 2023 at Harrier House to support the resident’s social fund and their in-house ‘Make A Wish’ programme.

This fundraiser is part of a range of activities and fundraising events the team at Harrier House take part in, to ensure their residents are living meaningful and enriched lives as well as to give back to local communities, charities, and organisations.

“The home also has an in-house ‘Make A Wish’ program, where every resident is encouraged to make a wish, no matter how big or small,” said Sam.

Samantha Kavanagh and Sally Jackson after their ‘Brave The Shave’ on Tuesday 28th Feb 2023
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Residents at The Old Vicarage Care Home are Making Waves at Dementia-Friendly Swimming Sessions

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Residents of The Old Vicarage in Clay Cross have been making waves at dementia-friendly swimming sessions, which have been designed to enhance mobility, appetite and overall well-being.

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New Barber Shop Creating a ‘Buzz’ at Douglas Court Care Home.

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Gilles, 58, a resident at Douglas Court Care Home in Derby, is an ex-barber shop owner from France who reminisces fondly about his many adventures and experiences throughout his career.

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Harrier House Care Home Manager ‘Braves the Shave’ to Support Resident’s Social Fund

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Samantha Kavanagh, Home Manager at Harrier House Care Home will ‘BRAVE THE SHAVE’ by shaving her head on Tuesday 28th February 2023 at Harrier House to support the resident’s social fund and ‘Make A Wish’ programme.

Sam and members of the team at Harrier House Care Home in Hucknall will be ‘braving the shave’ as residents and relatives pick up the razor and shave their heads.

This fundraiser is part of a range of activities and fundraising events the team at Harrier House take part in, to ensure their residents are living meaningful and enriched lives as well as to give back to local communities, charities, and organisations.

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Kiwi House Care Home Hosts A Community Easter Egg Hunt That Has Everyone ‘Hopping’ with Delight

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Residents at local care home, Kiwi House in Alvaston, Derby enjoyed a visit from the children at Local School, Landau Forte Academy Moorhead for an Easter Egg Hunt in the garden.

Young and old enjoyed the fun of an Easter egg hunt after primary school pupils from Landau Forte Academy Moorhead were invited to a care home for a grand search in the care home grounds.

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Resident at The Old Vicarage Care Home Leads Fellow Residents in Wellbeing Activity Session.

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David Palmer (84) a resident at The Old Vicarage Care Home in Clay Cross Derbyshire has led his own activities reminiscence session with his fellow residents, as the home promotes independence and resident led activities.

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Moat House Care Home Residents Travel in Style to Witness Local Christmas Light Switch On.

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Residents at Moat House Care Home in Burbage toured the local town of Hinckley in a luxurious Limousine to witness the ‘Big Christmas Light Switch On’ at the Hinckley and Bosworth Christmas Light Trail.

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Santa Claus is Coming to Town as Bowood Court & Mews Care Home Makes Maurice’s Christmas Wish Come True.

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Maurice Crombie (76) who resides at Bowood Court & Mews Care Home in Redditch, has his Christmas Wish come true as part of the Adept Care Homes’ ‘Make A Wish’ program.

Maurice dressed as Santa Clause in his custom wheelchair with Mark, Maintenance Lead at Bowood Court & Mews

Over 500 residents are encouraged to make a wish, no matter how big or small, the wishes are put on the home’s magic wishing tree and every month, one resident is picked to have their wish come true.

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