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Retirees join forces with young artists for new BMI Exhibition

Retirees have volunteered their voices to an intergenerational exhibition taking place in Birmingham this December.

‘Where’s Wixie?’- Festive hunt begins at retirement village

ExtraCare’s Wixams Retirement Village are inviting members of the local community to come and enjoy a festive scavenger hunt at the village.

Village Manager Kevan reaches new fundraising heights

I'm Kevan, the Lark Hill Village Manager, and I was recently offered a chance to complete the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge with a family member who needed a support buddy. The offer was accepted, and approval sought for time off to complete which was supported by my line manager.

Nottingham Gym Instructor brings home the gold at World Powerlifting Championships

Lark Hill Village's gym instructor came home with a medal from the World Powerlifting Championships in Florida this month.

Volunteering Matters: Amelie’s Solihull experience

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

Do retirement villages allow pets?

One of our most frequently asked questions is, “do retirement villages allow pets?” and in short, the answer is of course! We know as animal lovers ourselves, how important pets are to our residents, and the smile they put on our staff’s faces make it even better.

How to keep your house plants healthy in winter

A study published in the Journal of Physiological Anthropology found that plants in your home can make you feel more comfortable, soothed, and natural. Along with researchers also having found that they sharpen your attention, help you recover from illness faster and improve the quality of the air in your house. Therefore, the benefits of bringing the outside in go further than just a nice aesthetic, but they do require some maintenance, especially in the winter months.

Ways to sleep better AND faster: 5 tips you won’t have tried!

Lack of quality sleep can have such a negative impact on all areas of our lives. Sleep is a form of fuel, it is a daily physical and mental reset that our bodies require to function. Like the way we need food and water, we need sleep.

Memories of WW2 – Submitted by Connie Burke

In the final part of our War Memories series, resident Connie Burke writes of her memories of the time and the evacuees her family took in.

Knitted Soldier to take centre stage on Remembrance Sunday

ExtraCare’s Stoke Gifford Retirement Village’s knitting group has created an incredible 6-foot-tall Knitted Solider to honour Remembrance Sunday.

“We are not forgetting where we have come from and who we are.”- ExtraCare resident Myrtle discusses Black History Month.

All around the world, people are celebrating Black History Month by remembering important figures and events from history, honouring present day activists, or simply finding ways to lift up our own communities.

‘Outstanding’ Adam honoured by Gloucester FM

St Oswald’s Retirement Village volunteer and Gloucester resident Adam Stevens, 34, has received a Gloucester FM award for his outstanding contribution in supporting the radio station.