The special afternoon opened with a beautiful performance from the home’s very own choir, the Kiwi Chorus, accompanied by a touching slideshow of treasured moments from the past year. The moving tribute celebrated the friendships, laughter, and meaningful connections shared between residents, families, and staff.
The festive adventure took the group to Garden King Garden Centre in Swadlincote, where the day began with a magical experience feeding the centre’s beautiful reindeer — a moment that brought smiles, excitement and plenty of Christmas cheer.
The festive event brought together choirs from across Adept Care Homes for a day filled with music, laughter and Christmas joy. Kiwi House’s performance stood out for its confidence, warmth and festive spirit, earning them the top award of the day.
Residents from Kiwi House Care Home enjoyed an unforgettable afternoon of smiles, stories and marshmallow-toasting during a heartwarming visit to Landau Forte Moorhead Primary School. The outing celebrated the magic of intergenerational relationships — and proved once again that when older and younger generations come together, something truly special happens.
Residents and team at Kiwi House Care Home in Alvaston, Derby were all smiles as one very special wish came true for much-loved resident Joy, thanks to the home’s Make a Wish programme.
Joy Plumb (90), who has always had a passion for horses, wished for the chance to go carriage driving – and her dream became reality with a magical trip to Wenlo Riding for the Disabled.
The day was made even more special by the warm welcome from Dawn and her wonderful team of volunteers, who greeted Joy and her companions with tea and delicious cakes before the adventure began. Joy was joined by her son Kevin and five close friends from Kiwi House, making it a true community celebration.
After over 25 years of dedicated service at Sainsbury’s in Derby, Brenda Wilkins (90), now a cherished resident at Kiwi House Care Home, is once again doing what she loves – helping people shop.
Brenda, who spent decades building her reputation for friendliness, hard work, and customer service at Sainsbury’s, has found new purpose in her role as the in-house shopkeeper at Kiwi House’s popular onsite corner shop.
Under the sparkling lights of the Hilton Hotel in Leicester, Kiwi House Care Home in Alvaston proudly took home the coveted “Best for Wellbeing” award at the Adept Awards in Excellence on Wednesday 7th May 2025.
The evening, filled with glamour, live entertainment, and heartfelt celebration, honoured outstanding contributions in care—shining a spotlight on the individuals and teams who make a difference every day.
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