Solihull 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.

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.

Solihull Retirement Village supports Emergency Responders and NHS workers with free drinks

Solihull Retirement Village is offering free hot and cold soft drinks to dedicated emergency worker professionals and NHS workers.

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.

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.

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.

How ageing in place technology is revolutionising retirement living with ExtraCare’s Research and Technology Lead Kerry Stack

There has been increasing focus recently on technologies that enable retirees to age in place and maintain independence. Kerry Stack, Research and Technology Lead, discusses what The ExtraCare Charitable Trust, a retirement living pioneer, is doing to embrace technology that actively supports ageing in place.

Solihull Village wins Integrated Retirement Community gold award at the NEC’s Care Show

ExtraCare were delighted to take home the gold award for 'Integrated Retirement Community – with care assistance' at this year’s Retirement Living Awards.

ExtraCare win top award for using technology to support healthy ageing

ExtraCare’s Innovation Team triumphed at the Senior Housing Awards on Tuesday 3rd October winning the ‘Best Use of Technology in Seniors Housing’ award.

Easter Bunny delights Solihull community at Easter Fayre

Easter celebrations were in full swing last week as Solihull Retirement Village hosted a bustling Easter Fayre.

Solihull gift exchange brings joy to local schoolchildren

ExtraCare’s Solihull Village has been home to a gift giving Christmas tree this festive season.

Volunteering Matters: Amelie’s Solihull experience

Volunteering is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of people in your community.