Shenley Wood Village

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

PoW Survivor cherished by his community as he celebrates his 100th Birthday

Residents at Shenley Wood Village in Milton Keynes kept their spirits up during the national Covid-19 crisis, celebrating the 100th birthday of village resident, Ted Prior, who moved to the community from Bletchley eight years ago.

Volunteers help transform the gardens at Shenley Wood Village

A team of volunteers have helped transform the gardens at Shenley Wood Retirement Village. Seven volunteers from Santander Technology spent the day with the older residents to prepare the grounds for a new rose garden.

ExtraCare rated ‘outstanding’ in Milton Keynes by CQC

Residents and staff at The ExtraCare Charitable Trust’s Shenley Wood Village in Milton Keynes are celebrating an ‘outstanding’ rating for the quality of their care service following a recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Steve runs three marathons for ExtraCare

Milton Keynes runner Steve Salmon is taking part in three marathons this year to raise money for ExtraCare!