Residents from Langford View Care Home in Bicester were the happy recipients of acts of kindness over the summer when the Facebook group ‘Bicester Acts of Kindness’ agreed to send postcards to the home from their holidays.

Now the excitement and festivities of Christmas are over the January blues can tend to creep in. This phenomenon is reported to be at its height towards the end of the month with many affected.

On Friday the 28th of September Avonbourne Care Centre participated in the world’s largest coffee morning in order to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Residents from OSJCT homes across Lincolnshire gathered together to celebrate the annual Harvest Festival last week at a special event hosted at The Venue in Navenby.

Brookside hosts many talented residents. Many of them have lived fascinating lives, having travelled to some far-flung places, held some very high-powered roles and lived through some extraordinary events.

On Wednesday 19th and Thursday 20th September Brookside produced and tasted fruit smoothies in aid of falls awareness week. It may not be initially obvious, but dehydration can be a major contributor to falls amongst the elderly population.

Our residents at Grace Care Centre were treated to a visit from our friends at the Holy Catholic Primary School when they brought their pupils choir to perform for us.

The residents and team at Langford View enjoy marking the seasons, and autumn is no different.

Our residents and staff had a fantastic time attending the Harvest & Craft show held in Gloucester’s Hatherley Manor.