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Rewilding Lark Hill: How Residents Revived a Beloved Community Pond

A small but determined group is quietly transforming its natural surroundings at Lark Hill Village. What began as desire to enhance a pond has grown into a passionate, resident‑led movement to restore, protect, and celebrate one of Lark Hill Village’s most treasured green spaces.

A Carer’s Story – Glad to Care Week

Care and Support Worker Joanne won a staff award for Care Hero of the Year, here she discusses her career in care, how she looks after her mental health and why caring matters.

How to stay active in retirement: 5 Simple tips for a healthier lifestyle

Discover 5 simple ways to stay active in retirement and boost your physical and mental wellbeing for a healthier, more fulfilling lifestyle.

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!

ExtraCare joins thousands at Birmingham Pride

Thousands of people took to the streets of Birmingham over the Bank Holiday weekend for the city’s annual Pride parade, with ExtraCare joining the celebrations to highlight the importance of Pride across every generation.

Local supporters brave the coals for charity fire walk

A group of thrill-seekers swapped their typical Thursday evening for a barefoot Fire Walk, stepping across hot coals on 21st May to raise vital funds for ExtraCare.

No hassle, no worries: How ExtraCare handles retirement village exit fees differently

Unlike other developers, ExtraCare does things a little differently, particularly when it comes to buying back properties when a resident moves out.

12 Fun hobbies for retirees to try at any time of year

Explore 12 fun hobbies for retirees, from gardening and photography to fitness and volunteering. Stay active, social and inspired all year round in retirement.

Birmingham volunteer award winner attends Royal Garden Party

Birmingham volunteer Des Mucklowe, 76, has been recognised for his longstanding commitment to the community with an invite to last week’s Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace.

Life in World War II by Wynn Hodges

Earlsdon Park Resident Wynn shares her memories of life at 10 years old in World War II and what she remembers of VE Day.

My Memories of VE Day by John Paskett

ExtraCare Resident John Paskett shares his memories of VE Day and what the era meant to him personally.

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.