Gold Care Homes

They say chocolate makes everything better, and judging by the celebrations from World Chocolate Day across our , we'd have to agree! 🍫💜

From baking homemade chocolate biscuits and enjoying chocolate fondue to tasting favourite chocolate bars, watching Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, reminiscing over vintage sweet wrappers and indulging in delicious chocolate treats, our wonderful residents certainly made the most of the day!

A big well done to our all of our fantastic teams, with a special mention for Brackenbridge House , Lucton House Care Home , Kingfisher House Care Home , The Triangle Care Home , Queensway House Care Home , Acton Care Centre , Drayton Village Care Centre and Hungerford Care Home for making the day so special.

It's amazing how something as simple as chocolate can bring people together, spark happy memories and put smiles on faces. Happy World Chocolate Day! 🍫✨

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We loved seeing Mill House Care Home Witney celebrate such a special milestone for Valerie and Jan as they marked an incredible 60 years of marriage together. 💜

It was a wonderful celebration of a lifetime of love, treasured memories and the beautiful journey they have shared together. What made it even more beautiful was the couple surrounded by our wonderful residents and staff as well as their loved ones.

Congratulations again to Valerie and Jan on their diamond wedding anniversary. 💍

Across our homes, we took a moment to celebrate the dads, grandads and father figures with a variety of activities including music, friendly competition and most importantly spending time together. Everyone enjoyed the day in their own way and it was wonderful to see so many special moments shared while recognising the important role these remarkable men play in our lives 💜🏆

Thank you to everyone who celebrated with us. Here's to the dads, grandads and father figures who continue to inspire, support and bring so much joy to our homes every day 💜

Last week, our homes opened their doors for , bringing together our wonderful residents, families, friends and members of the local community to celebrate and spend time together 💜

At Brackenbridge House , we hosted a FIFA World Cup -themed BBQ with a brilliant live performance from Cheryl King Music , while Hungerford Care Home celebrated with a garden party, having live entertainment from one of our favourites, the OLD SPICE Ukulele DUO . Kingston Care Home brought the fun with a circus-themed celebration featuring entertainer Mandy Muden

Meanwhile, The Triangle Care Home marked the occasion with a picnic and a visit from Colin and his birds of prey, while Marlborough Court welcomed guests for a relaxed cheese and wine afternoon in the sensory garden.

We were also delighted to welcome local dignitaries, including the Mayor of Hillingdon, Reeta Chandal, to Brackenbridge House and the Deputy Mayor of Bexley,Frazer Brooks, to Marlborough Court, where they spent time meeting our residents and experiencing our wonderful communities.

From live music and entertainment to food, conversation and shared experiences, it was fantastic to see so many people connecting and creating lasting memories.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make Care Home Open Week such a success 💜

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We're incredibly proud to see initiatives like this taking place across our homes. Bringing people together, supporting local charities and creating meaningful community connections is at the heart of what we do at Gold Care Homes.

A huge congratulations to the teams at The New Deanery Care Home and St Mary's Court Care Home for organising such a fantastic event and raising vital funds for Essex Dementia Care. It's a wonderful example of the positive impact care homes can have beyond their walls 💜⚽️

We are so proud of Amy Woodgate Care Home's Manager, Ola, for taking part in Prostate Cancer UK March for Men 💜

By completing the walk, Ola helped raise awareness and support for a cause that touches so many families. A fantastic achievement and a wonderful example of giving back to the wider community 👏

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Over the last couple of weeks, we've been taking a moment to celebrate the wonderful people who make such a difference across our Gold Care Homes every day 💜

While last week highlighted the incredible contribution of those caring for loved ones, we also wanted to show our appreciation for our dedicated teams, whose compassion and hard work help make each day special for our wonderful residents.

A huge thank you to all of our amazing colleagues. We appreciate everything you do 💜

We love any excuse for a party, and it's been wonderful celebrating with our residents across our Gold Care Homes 💜

We couldn't resist sharing just a few of the highlights from Partridge House , Burrows House , The Tudors Care Home Heath Lodge Care Centre , and a birthday celebration at Sycamore Court for our lovely four-legged friend, Sidney, who recently turned 7 too! 🐾💜

Wishing a very Happy Birthday to all of our wonderful residents who have celebrated their birthdays with us recently! 🎉🥳