Hamberley News & Events

Babies dressed for Halloween served up maximum cuteness at a lullaby session at a Charlton Hayes care home this autumn.

A unique musical surprise transported care home resident Marjorie Pickup back to her musical past when her care team arranged for her to play the accordion again.

A WONDERFUL boat trip along the Sharpness Canal gave residents from a Charlton Hayes care home an experience they’ll never forget.

A local foodbank has been the focus of a harvest project between Saint Vigor’s Church and a Fulbourn care home as worshippers celebrated the season and collected donations.

Cambridge Grove Care Home on Cambridge Road co-ordinated a donation drive for Hope Against Poverty’s Food On The Go service, asking residents, loved ones and colleagues to support the efforts.

Care professionals at a Brampton care home are celebrating after being shortlisted 14 times in a prestigious industry awards which celebrates excellence in the sector.

A magical trip down the rabbit hole gave residents at Elstow Manor Care Home an unforgettable experience while raising vital funds for a cancer charity.

Last month, the fun-loving team at the home on Bedford Road transformed their bistro into a fantastical destination right out of Lewis Carroll’s cherished classic.

Residents and their loved ones got to meet Alice, the Mad Hatter and the Queen of Hearts, as well as enjoying a musical performance by Rosie from Care Entertainment.

The team at Milngavie Manor Care Home on Craigton Road was commended for their approach to providing meaningful activities, good-quality food, and helping residents improve their wellbeing through movement.

Harvest donations went beyond simple food offerings at an Ampthill care home this autumn, when residents handed St. Andrew’s Church a sizeable donation.

Abbots Wood Manor Care Home marked International Nurses Day by celebrating its nursing team and recognising their compassion, skill and commitment.

Celebrations have taken place at Dorking Manor Care Home after their first inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) resulted in a ‘Good’ rating across the board.

Residents at Verwood House in Dorset marked Emergency Services Day on 9th September, welcoming local police officers and preparing thank-you gifts for fire and ambulance teams.

Members of the local community came together at Verwood House care home throughout September for a programme of activities designed to raise awareness and understanding of dementia.

Beautiful bonds have been forged between residents at a Newton Mearns care home and children from Isobel Mair School after they joined forces for charity.

More than 300 residents and Bristol neighbours gathered at Lovell Place Care Home in Charlton Hayes for our annual Summer Fayre, raising £400 for GWAAC.

Residents at Lovell Place Care Home in Charlton Hayes, Bristol, joined local mums and babies for our inaugural Lullaby Circle with BBC-featured Alive Activities.

Hard-working therapy pet Mya the Labradoodle has beaten the competition to be crowned ‘Best In Show’ at a local care home.

Animal-loving care home resident Peggy Green took time on her 102nd birthday to reflect on the secret to her longevity – and said it was a combination of work and adventure.

Peggy, who lives at Hindhead Place Care Home on Portsmouth Road, enjoyed looking back on her action-packed life of toil and trave

Residents, families, and Nottingham neighbours gathered in the grounds of Edwalton Manor for Ed Fest on Saturday 5th September, celebrating companionship and raising £390.50 for charity.

Cofton Park Manor secures two award nominations for Regional Finalists in the Great British Care Awards, and Care Team of the Year for the National Care Awards.

Colleagues at Alston House Care Home are celebrating after winning the ‘Customer Excellence’ award at this year’s Eastleigh Business Improvement District [BID] awards. Customer Relations Manager Kieran Hogan led the team to collect their trophy at a winner’s ceremony at The Point Theatre.

Brave firefighters and police officers were given a hero’s welcome when they arrived to meet residents and local children at a Patchway care home.

Luxury provider Hamberley Care Homes is celebrating a significant milestone as every home in its portfolio that’s been inspected is now rated ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) or ‘Very Good’ by Care Inspectorate Scotland.

DEVOTED couple John and Janet Hammond marked an incredible 72 years of marriage at a joyful family celebration thrown by their care home.

The Hammonds both live at Templeton Place Care Home on Hurst Way, and have four children, 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Creative residents at an Ampthill care home have won a special art award for a colour-drenched portrait of Sir David Attenborough.

Cofton Park Manor secures two award nominations for Regional Finalists in the Great British Care Awards, and Care Team of the Year for the National Care Awards.

A touching surprise brought tears of joy to former nurse Maura O’Shea when four of her former nursing colleagues staged a surprise reunion.

The music, flavours and sunshine of Greece brought continental magic to a special end of summer party at a Palmer’s Green care home.

Montague House in Brampton is celebrating after receiving a ‘Good’ rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

THE KING of rock n’ roll was the guest of honour at an Eastleigh care home as residents spent the day celebrating things that bring them joy. The ‘Day of Happiness’ was hosted at Alston House Care Home on Leigh Road where colleagues created a fun-packed experience.

West Byfleet care home residents got the chance to talk about their warm-hearted community with Woking’s mayor this August, accompanied by a live harp soundtrack.

Performers from countries across the world provided the soundtrack to a week of travelling adventures at a Cofton Hackett care home this summer.

Parents of students heading off to university have been urged to embrace the freedom of an ‘empty nest’ by residents at a Brampton care home.

A joyful summer fete helped a big-hearted Bristol care home team raise vital funds for the Great Western Air Ambulance Charity. 

On Tuesday 22 September, Caddington Grove Care Home on London Road will host a virtual dementia tour bus, open to anyone who would like to experience the simulation.

Memories of motherhood brought joy to residents at a local care home when they got the chance to cradle babies during a heartwarming lullaby session.

Barbara Cannon’s memories took flight at a recent visit to Old Warden Aerodrome when she had a special reunion with one of the planes she used to pilot.

A song-fuelled trip around the world brought back happy holiday memories for care home residents in Verwood this summer.