Life in World War II by Wynn Hodges
Earlsdon Park Resident Wynn shares her memories of life at 10 years old in World War II and what she remembers of VE Day.
May 5, 2026
Jazz Festival promises musical magic across Birmingham
ExtraCare residents and villages will be taking part in the 40th Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival with nine acts performing across the charity’s six West Midlands village locations.
July 3, 2024
Christmas festivities take place across ExtraCare
Our 20 locations are well and truly embracing the festive spirit this Christmas with concerts, fayres, bell ringing, pantomimes, Christmas jumpers and New Years Eve Balls.
December 20, 2023
Heart of ExtraCare Awards – 2023
With 194 nominations the 2023 Heart of ExtraCare awards have crowned eight worthy winners! The awards celebrate volunteers nominated across all 20 ExtraCare locations, shops and head office staff.
December 19, 2023
ExtraCare locations honour Remembrance Day
Residents and staff across ExtraCare locations have been busy honouring this year’s Remembrance Day. With stunning displays, talented finger work and events taking place, residents across the country have gathered to remember and honour.
November 10, 2023
Diwali Celebration Shines Bright at Coventry Retirement Village
The spirit of Diwali illuminated a Coventry retirement village on Tuesday 31st October as residents came together to celebrate the Indian festival early in a spectacular way.
November 7, 2023
World record-holder and Commonwealth Games gold medallist visits Coventry retirement village
Retirees discussed the world of athletics and Coventry history last week when they were visited by a world record holding athlete.
February 15, 2023
97-year-old Coventry musician is BBC radio’s motivational guest
A 97-year-old Coventry-based musician, took to the airwaves for a Monday Motivational Guest slot on BBC Radio CWR (The Sound of Coventry and Warwickshire) this week.
February 1, 2023
Memories of a Monarch
In days of reflection following the death of HRH Queen Elizabeth II, ExtraCare residents have been leaving messages and sharing stories about their experiences with the monarch.
September 16, 2022
New facilities management contracts announced by ExtraCare
The ExtraCare Charitable Trust is delighted to announce that five contractors have been awarded long-term facilities management contracts, covering both soft and hard services across its nationwide portfolio.
June 2, 2022
Coventry couple are first to exchange contracts at Earlsdon Retirement Village extension
A couple from Coventry, Susan, 68, and Robert Hancock, 77, were in a celebratory mood today – 22 September, as they officially became the first to exchange contracts at the new Earlsdon Park Retirement Village extension developed by registered charity, The ExtraCare Charitable Trust.
September 22, 2020
71-Year-Old Earlsdon Resident Takes On The Wolf Run for ExtraCare
Barry Pountney, 71, who lives in Earlsdon Park Retirement Village, run by local charity The ExtraCare Charitable Trust, is taking part in the Wolf Run on 2nd June.
May 31, 2018