Room refurb update
Our in-house painter and decorator has been busy refurbishing one of the largest rooms we [...]
Jul
Commonwealth Games Themed Activities
Our Commonwealth Games themed activities kicked off today, bringing everyone together for a day full [...]
Jul
Our new pop up outdoor cinema is ready for summer! 🍿🎬
We’re looking forward to bringing our pop up outdoor cinema out throughout the summer for [...]
Jul
A lovely afternoon spent catching up with friends.
There’s nothing quite like sharing a chat and a smile with good company. Moments like [...]
Jul
Tiny Table: The Benefits of 1:1 Sessions for People Living with Dementia
In dementia care, it is often the smallest moments that make the biggest difference. While [...]
Jul
Keeping Staff Cool During a Heatwave in a Care Home
Working in a care home can be physically demanding at any time of year. During [...]
Jul
Summer Fun in the Garden
Our residents had a splashing good time cooling off in the paddling pools and enjoying [...]
Jul
How to Spot the Signs of Dehydration
Dehydration happens when the body loses more fluid than it takes in. Although anyone can [...]
Jul
Our New Tiny Tablet Has Arrived
We are delighted to have welcomed a new Tiny Tablet into our home. This interactive [...]
Jul
A Fresh New Look
A relaxing visit from the hairdresser, with a little pampering and some lovely new hairstyles [...]
Jul
Our New Greenhouse Takes Shape
Exciting progress as work begins on our new greenhouse. We cannot wait to see it [...]
Jul
Wagamama Tasting Menu
A lovely complimentary Wagamama tasting menu for lunch 🍜✨ So many delicious flavours to try [...]
Jul
Precious Family Time
A heart-warming visit filled with smiles, cuddles and special moments as our lovely resident enjoyed [...]
Jul
Update: Weston-super-Mare Trip Postponed
We are sorry to let everyone know that the Weston-super-Mare trip planned for 29th June [...]
Jun
Safe and Meaningful Care Home Activities During a Heatwave
Hot weather does not mean that activities have to stop. In fact, during a heatwave, [...]
Jun
Theme Bees: A Cool and Quiet Activity Session
As part of our Springwatch-themed activities, residents enjoyed a lovely cool and quiet session all [...]
Jun
Keeping our residents safe during the heatwave.
Due to the current heatwave and soaring temperatures, we were sadly informed that a number [...]
Jun
Enhancing Care with Our New Nurse Call Alert App
We are proud to introduce our new nurse call alert app, designed to support faster, [...]
Jun
G fit
Residents enjoyed taking part in G Fit today, keeping active, building strength and having lots [...]
Jun
Fire Training With Bob
We were pleased to welcome Bob to the home to deliver an engaging, practical fire [...]
Jun
Spring Watch- Johnny Handsome
Meet Johnny Handsome, our cheeky little squirrel friend who has been keeping us all entertained [...]
Jun
Nice afternoon at the Royal
Chris enjoyed a lovely visit to the Royal Pub, taking in the atmosphere, sharing smiles [...]
Jun
Kings Birthday Parade
We proudly acknowledged the King’s Birthday Parade here at the home, bringing everyone together to [...]
Jun
Spring Watch – Margaret The Magpie
Margaret the Magpie has been busy caring for her babies, feeding them with such dedication [...]
Jun
Final Farewell To Tash !
Final farewell to our lovely Tash 💙 Tash has been part of our team since [...]
Jun
Spring watch at Charlton Kings Care Home
The garden visitors have been making the most of the buffet today 🐿️🐦🌿 A little [...]
Jun
G- Fit
G-Fit in the care home today, keeping active, having fun and moving together. A lovely [...]
Jun
Happy Birthday David
Happy 94th Birthday to our lovely David! 🥳🎂 What a wonderful milestone to celebrate. We [...]
Jun
World MS day
Today we marked World MS Day, raising awareness and showing support for everyone affected by [...]
May
Bingo Friday
Eyes down, smiles up! 🎉 We had a lovely time enjoying a fun-filled game of [...]
May
Disney Magic
A magical intergenerational visit with Berkhamsted, filled with Disney smiles, songs and special moments together. [...]
May
Staying Cool and Safe During Hot Weather and Heatwaves
Hot weather can affect anyone, but older people are more at risk of becoming unwell [...]
May
Keeping Cool with Sweet Summer Treats
During the warmer weather, we have been taking extra care to help our residents stay [...]
May
A Lovely Afternoon of Planting
One of our residents enjoyed a peaceful afternoon outdoors, planting colourful flowers with support from [...]
May
Silver Threads
Silver Threads visited the home today and gave a wonderful performance for our residents. Everyone [...]
May
Trip to our Local park And the Meadow Café
Lovely local trip to the park, followed by a stop at Meadow Café. Enjoyed some [...]
May
Time For Tea Event
We had a wonderful time at our Time for Tea event for Dementia Action Week. [...]
May
Dementia Action Week
This Dementia Action Week, we are getting ready for our Time for Tea event tomorrow, [...]
May
Live Music in the Lounge Today
A lovely afternoon of live music at the home today. It was wonderful to see [...]
May
Donna’s House of Fun
Residents had a fantastic time with Donna’s House of Fun, enjoying lots of laughter, smiles, [...]
May
Mental Health Awareness Week in Our Home 💚
This Mental Health Awareness Week, we are focusing on this year’s theme, Take Action: Every [...]
May
Friday Bingo
Residents enjoyed a lively game of bingo, with plenty of smiles, laughter, and friendly competition. [...]
May
Music with Meg 🎻
It is always lovely to see our resident favourite Meg sharing her beautiful violin music [...]
May
Hair day with Jo ✨
A big thank you to our lovely hairdresser Jo for pampering our residents and making [...]
May
Happy Birthday To Our Wonderful Housekeeper Gill.
Happy birthday to the lovely Gill! Hope your day is as special as you are, [...]
May
Introducing Julie Hunt
Today we enjoyed some wonderful live entertainment from the fantastic singer Julie Hunt, who joined [...]
May
Our Resident Garden Watchmen
A lovely sunny moment as one of our residents enjoyed some fresh air and a [...]
May
The Merryfellow Charity Plant Sale
Donna supported one of our residents to visit the Merryfellow Charity Plant Sale, where they [...]
May
Comfort Through Companionship
One of our residents enjoyed a calming moment with a lifelike companion pet, designed to [...]
May
Swimming at Leisure Centre
One of our residents has been enjoying fortnightly swimming sessions at the leisure centre, returning [...]
May
Under the Spotlight: Meet Our College Students
Donna put our college students under the spotlight as residents enjoyed asking them questions about [...]
May
African Heritage Day
Today we celebrated African World Heritage, a day dedicated to recognising and honouring the rich [...]
May
Charlton Kings Village Fete
Had a lovely time at the Village Fête in Charlton Kings yesterday 🌿☀️ Such a [...]
May
House of Fun with donna
Celebrating World Laughter Day on Sunday 3rd, Donna from Donna’s House of Fun brought plenty [...]
May
Happy Birthday, Bernard!
We were delighted to celebrate Bernard’s birthday together. It was a joyful occasion filled with [...]
May
Cheltenham Jazz Festival
Residents enjoyed a wonderful day out at the Cheltenham Jazz Festival, taking in the lively [...]
May
Ahoy There! A Pirate Adventure with Berkhamsted School
We were delighted to welcome pupils from Berkhamsted School for a lively intergenerational visit full [...]
Apr
Gardening Club Update 🌼
Our new ‘allotment’ area is coming along beautifully. A huge thank you to our amazing [...]
Apr
Bursting into Bloom
In every bloom, a reminder to slow down and simply take it all in, as [...]
Apr
Happy Birthday, Molly
What a fantastic day celebrating everything that makes Molly amazing. Surrounded by friends and family, [...]
Apr
Coffee, Cake and Fresh Air
Residents took part in a planned outing to the local park, supporting community engagement and [...]
Apr
Donna’s House of Fun
A place where residents can truly feel at home while enjoying a variety of fun [...]
Apr
A Tribute to Legends Live
Bringing familiar songs and cherished memories to life, creating joy, connection and meaningful moments for [...]
Apr
Reminiscence Session: The Milkman
Today’s reminiscence session focused on “The Milkman”, sparking memories of daily routines and familiar experiences [...]
Apr
G – Fit at Charlton Kings Care Home
Everyone who attended today took part in a session designed around their needs and preferences. [...]
Apr
Faith Service at Charlton kings care home
Our faith service takes place every Tuesday, offering a familiar and welcoming space for reflection [...]
Apr
A Wonderful Day Out at Cotswold Wildlife Park
Our residents enjoyed a truly memorable day out at Cotswold Wildlife Park, filled with smiles, [...]
Apr
Violet at 101: A Wonderful Surprise Performance
At 101 years young, Violet gave everyone an unexpected treat with a spontaneous performance, singing [...]
Apr
🌍 World Heritage Day
World Heritage Day offers a meaningful opportunity to reflect on the importance of history, culture, [...]
Apr
Singer D’artangnan Brings The Energy Our Residents Love
We were thrilled to welcome D’artanian back, another much loved performer who never fails to [...]
Apr