Hughenden Gardens Village

Gardening in Bloom competition celebrates creativity, community and colour across ExtraCare

ExtraCare’s Gardening in Bloom competition has celebrated the dedication and community spirit of residents, staff and volunteers across the charity’s retirement locations.

Signing Café Brings Deaf-Inclusive Community Together in High Wycombe

A new Signing Café event has successfully brought together members of the local deaf community and village residents at Hughenden Gardens Village.

High Wycombe Retirees Celebrate BSL Graduation After Starring in BBC Sign Language Documentary

Residents of Hughenden Gardens Village marked an emotional milestone last Friday as they graduated with their Level 1 British Sign Language (BSL) qualifications months after taking part in a BBC One documentary on sign language.

From One Generation to Another: Mildred and Candace talk life, love and retirement

Resident Mildred and granddaughter, Candace have been at each others side throughout the process of Mildred's transition into retirement living. Here they discuss the decision and how they’ve both adjusted to Mildred’s new life and busy social calendar.

From Silence to Connection: How a BBC Documentary Sparked a Sign Language Movement in a Retirement Village

What started as a six-week experiment has become a heart-warming legacy of transformation at Hughenden Gardens Retirement Village in High Wycombe.

New BBC Documentary Showcases High Wycombe Retirees’ Heart-warming Communication Breakthroughs

A heart-warming new BBC documentary, Rose Ayling-Ellis: Old Hands, New Tricks, has brought to light an inspiring project at a High Wycombe retirement village, where residents take on the challenge of learning British Sign Language (BSL) over a transformative six-week course.

Rose Ayling-Ellis discusses new documentary and teaching ExtraCare residents BSL

I have never felt such deep emotion on a job before. I got to know my students well and became very fond of each one of them. I loved every moment and felt so proud of the project and everyone involved.

ExtraCare Welcomes New Resident Trustee to the Board

ExtraCare are delighted to announce that one of its respected residents, Mark Jeffery OBE has been named the newest Charity trustee.

Upcoming Health & Wellbeing event set to welcome community

Hughenden Gardens Village will be hosting an upcoming Health & Wellbeing Event set to bring together residents, the local community, charities, and organisations for a day dedicated to health and community support.

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.

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.

Village donates medical supplies to Africa

ExtraCare’s Hughenden Gardens Village has donated much-needed medical supplies to Africa.