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Our beautiful willow heart workshop.

Our beautiful willow heart workshop.

Date posted: 1st October 2026
Our residents took part in an amazing crafting workshop which everyone enjoyed getting involved in. We made a willow heart to display in our home for residents, team members and visitors to enjoy. The creation of this beautiful piece was quicker than expected – but only because we all wanted to be part of something wonderful and add our own unique touches!

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We celebrated International Housekeepers’ Week!

We celebrated International Housekeepers’ Week!

Date posted: 1st October 2026
In honour of this national week, we took a moment to say thank you to our incredible housekeeping team! Their hard work, dedication and attention to detail doesn't go unnoticed, making every space shine and every resident and guest feel truly cared for. We surprised our team with gifts to show our appreciation. To our amazing housekeepers: thank you for everything you do, every single day!

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Our Macmillan Coffee Morning was a success!

Our Macmillan Coffee Morning was a success!

Date posted: 1st October 2026
We were thrilled to host our coffee morning in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support to support the life-changing work they do for people affected by cancer. There were plenty of wonderful conversations, many hot drinks, and lots of delicious homemade cakes! Every donation for a slice of cake really helped make a difference raising funds for this great cause. Thank you to everyone who attended and joined our fundraising efforts.

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We enjoyed a fantastic musical afternoon!

We enjoyed a fantastic musical afternoon!

Date posted: 1st October 2026
We were treated to a visit from the amazing JB Steelpan Music group who brought steel drums in for our residents to listen to and even try to play too! There was a lively and uplifting atmosphere throughout our home. The bright, rhythmic sounds had everyone smiling and tapping along, creating a wonderful experience for residents and team members. It was a brilliant afternoon of entertainment!

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We enjoyed celebrating Arts in Care Homes Day!

We enjoyed celebrating Arts in Care Homes Day!

Date posted: 1st October 2026
In honour of this national day, we were treated to a visit from Potterarti who joined us for a wonderful pottery painting session. Our talented residents created some lovely pieces, each with its own unique design and personal touch. The finished masterpieces were then fired and glazed to display around our home.

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A great day out for a special celebration!

A great day out for a special celebration!

Date posted: 1st October 2026
We took a trip out to the Pelican Pub, a firm favourite of our residents, for a birthday celebration. Our resident Howard invited his loved ones along to enjoy great food and make special memories together. We were honoured to help Howard feel special on his birthday. It is important that residents who like to celebrate are given the opportunity to, in their own way.

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Our Macmillan Coffee Morning was a success!

Our Macmillan Coffee Morning was a success!

Date posted: 1st October 2026
Thank you to everyone who attended our event in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. We had a busy morning serving cake and coffee to our residents and all of our visitors, with over £150 raised for a brilliant cause!

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Our Macmillan Coffee Morning was a success!

Our Macmillan Coffee Morning was a success!

Date posted: 1st October 2026
We had such a lovely morning in our warm and welcoming Bistro, enjoying plenty of tea, coffee, delicious cakes and freshly made scones, all lovingly prepared by our incredible kitchen team. A huge thank you to everyone who popped by, enjoyed a hot drink and helped us raise money for such an important cause. Your kindness and generosity mean so much to us, and especially Macmillan Cancer Support, who we were delighted to raise over £50 for!

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We celebrated International Housekeepers’ Week!

We celebrated International Housekeepers’ Week!

Date posted: 1st October 2026
In honour of this national week, we thanked our housekeeping team for their hard work and dedication every day. They keep our home looking beautiful for our residents, our whole team and all of our visitors. We surprised our housekeepers with well-deserved flowers and chocolates to show our appreciation.

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We celebrated Professional Care Workers’ Week!

We celebrated Professional Care Workers’ Week!

Date posted: 1st October 2026
In honour of Professional Care Workers' Week, we treated our fabulous care team to a lovely variety of treats. We surprised them with all sorts or treats, from fresh fruit to chocolates and doughnuts. To each and every one of our fabulous carers, thank you for all you do. Your hard work, kindness and professionalism are greatly appreciated and at the heart of everything we do.

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We thoroughly enjoyed Arts in Care Homes Day!

We thoroughly enjoyed Arts in Care Homes Day!

Date posted: 1st October 2026
We had such a lovely time enjoying creativity, connection and plenty of smiles throughout our event. Our local nursery, The Learning Experience, visited us and brought their joy and energy with them for wonderful intergenerational moments, sharing the beauty of art and creativity. Thank you to the children and nursery staff members for spending time with us and making our day so memorable – we’re already looking forward to your next visit!

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A memorable minibus trip.

A memorable minibus trip.

Date posted: 1st October 2026
We enjoyed a day out to The Nature Discovery Centre in Thatcham. We visited the reedbed nature reserve to feed the ducks where we were able to share some sweet and funny moments together. We then connected over hot drinks and cake in the Lakeside Café to reflect on our wonderful day. It is great that our residents are able to experience a change of scenery together, making special memories and enjoying the activities and offerings of our local area.

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Our wonderful Macmillan Coffee Morning!

Our wonderful Macmillan Coffee Morning!

Date posted: 1st October 2026
We were delighted to host a Macmillan Coffee Morning, bringing everyone together for an important cause. It was lovely to see so many of our community friends, relatives and residents joining us, enjoying delicious cakes, good coffee and great company. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us, and a special thank you to our Chefs and fantastic Kitchen Team, who did an amazing job baking cakes and treats to enjoy in the morning, as well as lots of lovely cakes to take home and enjoy later!

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We celebrated a very special 100th birthday!

We celebrated a very special 100th birthday!

Date posted: 1st October 2026
We celebrated one of our wonderful resident’s birthdays – Jeanette turned 100! To celebrate, Jeanette and her family enjoyed a private dining experience and a delicious meal together to mark the special occasion. Thank you to our team for always making sure our residents enjoy their special day!

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Our fantastic Macmillan Coffee Morning!

Our fantastic Macmillan Coffee Morning!

Date posted: 1st October 2026
Thank you to everyone who helped make our Macmillan Coffee Morning such a wonderful success. The morning was filled with fun, laughter and community spirit. Guests enjoyed browsing our book sale, taking part in Music Bingo, trying their luck in the raffle and showing off their creativity in our Cupcake Decorating Competition.

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We celebrated Professional Care Workers’ Week!

We celebrated Professional Care Workers’ Week!

Date posted: 1st October 2026
In honour of Professional Care Workers' Week, our residents and team members showed our appreciation for our carers who provide excellent support every day. Our residents made lovely cards with heartfelt messages. One of our residents, Vee, made a kind speech to express her gratitude to our carers at Lea Grange.

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We were treated to some beautiful hand-knitted hand warmers.

We were treated to some beautiful hand-knitted hand warmers.

Date posted: 1st October 2026
We would like to thank Alison from Harpur Hill WI for bringing her amazing hand-knitted hand warmers in to enjoy. Everyone was amazed with Alison’s craftsmanship. The hand warmers are so colourful and full of lovely embellishments, and you can see how much time and care went into making them. With autumn around the corner, when the cold winds will start to blow, I am sure our residents and team members will all benefit from these beautiful gifts from Alison.

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Our Macmillan Coffee Morning was a great success!

Our Macmillan Coffee Morning was a great success!

Date posted: 1st October 2026
Our team was overwhelmed by the amount of people that came to support us at our Macmillan Coffee Morning in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. Loughton and Great Holm Parish Council joined us and welcomed our community from far and wide. We would like to thank Jay from Community Action: MK for attending as a cancer support representative, and Milton Keynes Council who came to support our fundraising efforts for such a wonderful cause. We raised over £170 in just 2 hours!

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Our annual summer BBQ was a success!

Our annual summer BBQ was a success!

Date posted: 1st October 2026
We had an amazing time at our wonderful home. The sun was shining as we enjoyed refreshing drinks, tasty ice cream and the best company. A heartfelt thank you goes to all of our residents, their loved ones and our fantastic team for making this day so special – here’s to more wonderful moments together!

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30 miles for Dementia UK!

30 miles for Dementia UK!

Date posted: 1st October 2026
Our incredible Home Manager, Emma, took on a special challenge throughout September: walking 30 miles to raise vital funds for a great cause at Dementia UK. Emma has dedicated the past 30 years to supporting individuals living with dementia and caring for people and their loved ones. This challenge aimed to raise awareness, support families and help make sure nobody has to face dementia alone.

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We celebrated International Housekeepers’ Week!

We celebrated International Housekeepers’ Week!

Date posted: 1st October 2026
We thanked our wonderful housekeeping team this month with gifts for their hard work, care and dedication. They help make our home feel clean, comfortable and welcoming every day. We appreciate everything they do for our residents and their loved ones, as well as our whole team.

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Introducing autumn with a garden centre trip.

Introducing autumn with a garden centre trip.

Date posted: 1st October 2026
We enjoyed a lovely trip to our local garden centre, taking in all of the beautiful autumn colours and seeing the seasonal displays beginning to change. It was a lovely outing filled with colour, conversation and plenty of plants to look at.

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Our themed Friendship Café was enjoyed by all.

Our themed Friendship Café was enjoyed by all.

Date posted: 1st October 2026
We had a very productive session at our Friendship Café. Our lovely residents created artwork for World Alzheimer’s Day to display around our home and show our support for such a wonderful cause. We appreciate our residents’ hard work and dedication creating knitted forget-me-nots.

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Staying hydrated this summer.

Staying hydrated this summer.

Date posted: 28th August 2026
August has undoubtedly been another month of hot weather! To keep our residents and team members properly hydrated in the heat, Elizabeth Gardens was treated to Tallulah’s regular rounds of our home with her refreshments trolley. We were able to enjoy many afternoons full of fresh fruit salads, juicy watermelon slices and some delicious mocktails. […]

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Celebrating Our Grand Opening

Celebrating Our Grand Opening

Date posted: 27th July 2026
What a special day it has been as we officially celebrated the Grand Opening of Elizabeth Gardens Care Home. This celebration was not only about marking our official opening but also about recognising and thanking everyone who has supported us throughout our first 10 months. It was touching to celebrate alongside our residents, staff, families, […]

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Angela Rippon Officially Opens Deer Park

Angela Rippon Officially Opens Deer Park

Date posted: 4th October 2022
On Friday 2nd September, Deer Park held its official Grand Opening after opening earlier this year. We welcomed members of the local Ledbury community, along with relatives of our residents to join us for a celebration in our beautiful garden. Angela Rippon, CBE, delighted everyone with an engaging talk and touched on her connection with […]

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Upton Mill wins Best Interior Design award!

Upton Mill wins Best Interior Design award!

Date posted: 25th March 2022
Porthaven’s newly-opened care home, Upton Mill in Tetbury has recently received its first impressive plaudit after winning the ‘Best Interior Design’ award at the prestigious Pinders Healthcare Design Awards.  After entering the awards for the first time in 2020 and scooping the ‘Best Specialist Dementia Design’ award for Falkland Grange Care Home in Newbury, we are […]

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