Langford View residents were very moved recently by a television programme in which former actress Dame Barbara Windsor and her husband spoke frankly about her Alzheimer’s diagnosis.

For the second year running, the OSJCT care homes prepared themselves for ‘I can’t believe it’s a care home week’.

On the 26th February St Wilfrid’s Priory opened its doors to the local community for the day; joining other The Order of St Johns Care Trust Care Homes across the country to help bust some of the myths about living in a care home.

On Thursday 14th February residents of Avonbourne Care Centre had a spectacular Valentine’s celebration.

Romance doesn’t stop when you enter a care home. This was the message that swept through the home as the team prepared to host a special Valentine’s Day meal for four of its couples.

On Saturday 26th January, residents of Coombe End Court enjoyed an Australian extravaganza!

OSJCT Brookside resident, Mrs Catherin Joan Rivers celebrated her 100th birthday at the home recently.

Brookside celebrate Burns Night every year, with Bob the Bagpiper, a traditional haggis supper and of course the obligatory ‘wee dram’ for those that indulge.

Good Health or “Sláinte Mhath!” as the translation goes. A toast to Robert Burns. On Friday the 25th of January Avonbourne Care Centre celebrated Burns Night.