Sustainable Living: Creating Eco-Friendly Retirement Villages
Eco groups at ExtraCare Villages have become increasingly prevalent. With residents involved in activities like creating recycling areas and advocating for energy-efficient solutions, the charity is ensuring it moves towards an eco-friendly future.
July 11, 2024
ExtraCare receive planning permission for expansion to Shenley Wood Retirement Village
The ExtraCare Charitable Trust has been granted planning permission to expand its Shenley Wood Retirement Village, one of its two retirement villages in Milton Keynes, onto adjoining land.
February 2, 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
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
ExtraCare resident and councillor advocates for Integrated Retirement Communities at annual Labour Party conference
ExtraCare resident and dedicated community leader, Cllr David Tunney, took to the stage at the recent Labour Party Conference to champion the cause of Integrated Retirement Communities (IRCs).
October 9, 2023
The ExtraCare model earns ministerial acclaim as representatives share perspectives at ARCO conference
ExtraCare shines at ARCO's What Next 2023 Conference with Minister Rachel Maclean's endorsement.
July 7, 2023
ExtraCare village welcomes the Government’s Older People’s Housing Task Force
ExtraCare’s Shenley Wood Village warmly welcomed members of the Government’s Older People’s Housing Task Force during their visit this week.
June 23, 2023
ARCO’s Parliamentary Expo turns the spotlight on Integrated Retirement Communities
The ExtraCare Charitable Trust visited the Houses of Parliament on June 19th to attend the ARCO (the membership body for Integrated Retirement Communities) Parliamentary Expo 2
June 21, 2023
Milton Keynes retirement village joins BBC’s social care conversation
A Milton Keynes retirement village welcomed BBC Radio 4 last week to discuss ways of combatting the UK’s social care crisis.
January 20, 2023
82-year-old Milton Keynes swimmer celebrates medals in Rome
At the end of August Janet Masters had reason to celebrate in Rome. The 82-year-old had just won a series of medals in the European Masters Aquatic Swimming Championships. Taking home gold in the 200m individual medley and the 50m butterfly, and completing the set with a silver medal in the 100m backstroke.
October 12, 2022
For Queen, country and bike
A Milton Keynes retirement village resident took pride of place, riding his vintage bike at the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Pageant last weekend.
June 14, 2022
81 years of marriage for couple at Milton Keynes retirement village
Ron and Joyce Bond are celebrating an incredible 81 years of marriage at ExtraCare’s Shenley Wood Retirement Village.
January 10, 2022