Shenley Wood 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.

87-year-old Milton Keynes veteran with sight loss becomes oldest person on record to climb Ben Nevis

Retiree John Banfield climbed the UK’s highest mountain on Armed Forces Day, raising money for blind veterans and inspiring his community with a message of resilience, courage and never giving up.

A Perfect Team: Volunteering Across the Village

For Neil and wife Nicole, volunteering at Shenley Wood Village has become a meaningful and enjoyable part of retirement. Here the couple discuss how volunteering gave them purpose, connection and even improved their fitness!

87-year-old veteran set to become the oldest climber of Ben Nevis on Armed Forces Day weekend

Battling through sight issues and a daring physical feat, an 87-year-old member of an ex-veterans’ group is preparing to climb the highest mountain in the UK in June.

Shenley Wood Village Celebrates 14 Year anniversary with opening of Major Modernisation Project

Shenley Wood Retirement Village in Milton Keynes has celebrated its 14th anniversary with the official opening of a major modernisation programme. More than 200 residents and guests attended an Alice in Wonderland themed afternoon tea, complete with live entertainment.

How British Sign Language Helped Tina Rebuild Her Voice After Traumatic Brain Injury

After a traumatic brain injury left her unable to speak, Tina discovered BSL and rebuilt her confidence one sign at a time. Now she’s inspiring a whole community at Hughenden Gardens to embrace inclusive communication.

Later Life Poetry Competition showcases resident talent

Residents turn poets with nearly 100 entries impressing in ExtraCare's Later Life Poetry Competition.

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.

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.

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.

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).