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A Tasty Triumph: The Old Vicarage Shines in Ready Steady Cook

Residents at The Old Vicarage Care Home have proudly taken home the award for “Best for Nutritional Value” in this year’s Ready Steady Cook competition – part of Adept Care Homes’ commitment to promoting joyful, active and fulfilling lifestyles through meaningful resident-led activities.

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Moat House Muffins Win Judges’ Favourite in Ready Steady Cook

Residents at Moat House Care Home have proudly taken home the award for “Judges’ Favourite” in this year’s Ready Steady Cook competition – part of Adept Care Homes’ commitment to promoting joyful, active and fulfilling lifestyles through meaningful resident-led activities.

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Creative Flavours Take the Crown: Kiwi House Wins Most Original Recipe!

Residents at Kiwi House Care Home have proudly taken home the award for “Most Original Recipe” in this year’s Ready Steady Cook competition – part of Adept Care Homes’ commitment to promoting joyful, active and fulfilling lifestyles through meaningful resident-led activities.

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A Recipe for Success: Harrier House Shines in Ready Steady Cook Competition

Residents at Harrier House Care Home have proudly taken home the award for “Best Use of Ingredients” in this year’s Ready Steady Cook competition – part of Adept Care Homes’ commitment to promoting joyful, active and fulfilling lifestyles through meaningful resident-led activities.

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Full of Flavour: Douglas Court Wins Big in Ready Steady Cook!

Residents at Douglas Court Care Home have proudly taken home the award for “Best for Flavour” in this year’s Ready Steady Cook competition – part of Adept Care Homes’ commitment to promoting joyful, active and fulfilling lifestyles through meaningful resident-led activities.

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Chetwynd House Stands Out for Presentation in Ready Steady Cook Competition

Residents at Chetwynd House Care Home have proudly taken home the award for “Best for Presentation” in this year’s Ready Steady Cook competition – part of Adept Care Homes’ commitment to promoting joyful, active and fulfilling lifestyles through meaningful resident-led activities.

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Stirring Up Success: Bowood Court Celebrates Resident Involvement Win in Ready Steady Cook Competition

Residents at Bowood Court Care Home have proudly taken home the award for “Best for Resident Involvement” in this year’s Ready Steady Cook competition – part of Adept Care Homes’ commitment to promoting joyful, active and fulfilling lifestyles through meaningful resident-led activities.

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The Old Vicarage Care Home Residents’ Make a Wish Adventure Takes Flight!

Resident, Dorothy’s, dream comes true with a breathtaking helicopter ride over Derbyshire skies

There were cheers, smiles, and even a few happy tears at The Old Vicarage Care Home as Dot (Dorothy Brewer) (age 90), one of the home’s much-loved residents, saw her lifelong dream take flight — quite literally!

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From Chetwynd House to the Cobbles! Jean Takes a Star Turn on Coronation Street

Chetwynd House Care Home Resident Visits Iconic TV Landmark for an Unforgettable Experience

There were smiles all around at Chetwynd House Care Home, in Chilwell, as resident Jean had her long-held wish come true — a very special trip to the world-famous Coronation Street set!

A lifelong fan of the beloved British soap, Jean is rarely without her daily dose of “drama on the cobbles.” So when she shared that her biggest wish was to visit the iconic filming location, the Chetwynd House team made it happen through their heartwarming Make A Wish program — an initiative dedicated to turning residents’ dreams into reality.

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Harrier House Resident Revisits Wollaton Hall After More Than 70 Years

Harrier House Care Home Resident Reflects on Childhood Experience at Historic Landmark

It was a trip down memory lane for Joseph “Joe” Ginger, a resident at Harrier House Care Home in Hucknall, who recently fulfilled a lifelong wish to revisit Wollaton Hall – a place that holds a special place in his heart.

For Joe, the visit was far more than a simple outing; it was a return to a beloved part of his youth. At just 13 years old, Joe received his first bicycle from his uncle – a gift that opened the door to countless adventures with friends exploring the scenic grounds of Wollaton Hall and watching the graceful deer that roam the park.

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