Hamberley News & Events

Two Army engineer reserves made VE Day celebrations extra special for 101-year-old Anne Thomson when they visited her East Renfrewshire care home.

To mark Dementia Action Week (19th – 25th May 2025), we sat down with David Moore, our Head of Dementia, to explore how Hamberley Care Homes supports individuals living with dementia—and what families, care professionals, and the wider community can do to make a meaningful difference.

This meaningful event helps raise vital funds and awareness for families living with dementia across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, and we’re honoured to be involved once again.

Elstow Manor in Wixams, Bedford celebrated the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day on Thursday 8^th May. The event brought together residents, staff and community members to honour the historic occasion.

Montague House, in Brampton, has received the Veteran Friendly Framework (VFF) status, a recognition of its dedication to supporting veterans.

Residents at a Wixams care home have spoken of their Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) memories as the nation marks the 80th anniversary.

PEDALL is a fantastic initiative that offers inclusive cycling experiences for people of all abilities and mobility levels. With the support of trained staff and specially adapted bikes, the group embarked on a 45-minute ride through the scenic trails of the New Forest.

Besotted Cambridge couple Ann and Gino Rossi who met as teenagers and have travelled the globe together were treated to a surprise lunch party when they celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary.

The couple celebrated at Cambridge Grove Care Home, Cambridge Road, where eighty-eight-year-old Gino lives and were happy to share the secrets of their long marriage.

Enthusiastic residents at Newton House were keen to get tucked into Nutrition and Hydration Week, especially when it meant getting out the blender and being creative.

Oliver Twist, James and the Giant Peach and The Great Escape have been hailed as some of the best books ever by keen bookworms at Upton Manor Care Home. Residents couldn’t wait to share their thoughts about a range of books on World Book Day (March 6) – with some people enjoying an excursion to their local library.

Super heroic workers were put in the spotlight at a Cofton Hackett care home when residents wanted to say a big thank you to those who care for others.

Residents and the team at Cofton Park Manor Care Home, Lickey Road, celebrated National Caregiving Day by dressing up as their favourite superhero characters.

A group of nonagenarians at Elstow Manor Care Home have offered their words of advice to young couples embarking on their lives together.

As love remains in the air for Valentine’s month the four Elstow Manor Care Home residents decided to get together and talk about love.

Romantic couple Tony Wade and Shirley Cox were given VIP treatment for Valentines Day when they celebrated the annual festival at Caddington Grove.

The lovestruck couple, who met in 2004, enjoyed a spectacular meal prepared by Home Chef.

Lovebirds Ken and Kathleen Wilmhurst were transported to a virtual Paris when they enjoyed their 75^th Valentine’s Day with one another at their luxurious home, Chawley Grove.

The couple couldn’t wait to celebrate the occasion as they say the secret of a strong relationship is to keep on smiling.

An amazing romantic meal and a day of kindness delighted residents as well as the team at Cofton Park Manor.

The team at the friendly home went over the top with Valentines this year – not only making residents feel extra special but also going out into their community to spread the love.

Newton House lovebirds Roddy and Hilda Barclay joined fellow couples when they stepped back in time to watch a movie classic as they celebrated Valentine’s Day together.

Devoted musician and Cambridge Grove resident Mary Simpson was delighted when a visiting professional entertainer tuned up and played her treasured mandolin.

Mary, aged 85, has played the instrument since she was six years old and has a collection of about seven amazing mandolins.

Ninety-six-year-old Cofton Park Manor resident Iris Bessent was auto-matically thrilled when she enjoyed a spin in a Mercedes Benz convertible sports car.

Iris, who has lived at the Cofton Hackett home for the last two years, has always had a love of cars – although she has never had a driver’s licence.

The red carpet was rolled out when Cambridge Grove welcomed residents and guests to celebrate its very first special birthday.

The splendid black-tie event included amazing canapes and first-class prosecco – and guests even enjoyed a roulette table with free chips for everyone.