For volunteer Janet Lawrence, the first lockdown last March meant her regular weekly befriending visits to Larkrise Care Centre in Banbury had to cease temporarily. Knowing how much Janet’s visits mean to residents and to Janet herself, Larkrise Home Manager Lyndsay Sard asked if she would like to continue speaking to residents over Skype instead, which she has been doing ever since.

Lockdown is easing across the UK and OSJCT is pleased that testing is progressing well.

As Gold Cup fever hit Cheltenham, Edwardstow Court was determined that the pandemic wouldn’t keep one of their residents from her horses.

Albert has found his calling since joining OSJCT last year.

Residents from Avon Court and Bourne House got involved in lots of activities to raise a smile.

Celebrations to mark St Patrick’s Day were in full swing at Lake House, with homemade decorations adorning the home, themed activities and music, along with traditional Irish food and Guinness on the menu.

'Fantastic' and 'so rewarding' are the words Kerry uses to sum up her new career.

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Space food, documentaries, Morse code and weather kits were all included in the activity programme