Kickstart your career! – Amy’s story
The Kickstart Scheme made up part of the Government’s ‘Plan for Jobs’ skills and employment programmes, which also include Apprenticeships, T Levels and Traineeships.
April 6, 2022
Queen’s Platinum Jubilee honoured by residents and mayor at Bournville retirement village
Bournville residents were joined by Mayor of the West Midlands, Andy Street, at a tree planting in honour of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
April 5, 2022
Retirement community hosts charity event to support Ukraine
Residents at a Birmingham retirement village have raised an inspiring £3000 for Ukraine.
March 31, 2022
Volunteering Derby: A chat with ExtraCare Charity Shop Manager Caren Jephson
Caren Jephson, 54, is the Retail Manager at ExtraCare’s shop in Sinfin, Derbyshire. Caren shares her own experiences with volunteers at the shop.
March 29, 2022
Longbridge retirement village mother and daughter-in-law talk 5 decades worth of love, family, and volunteering
Much has been written about the bond between mothers and daughters, but this Mother’s Day we wanted to explore one mother in-law and daughter-in-law pairing who rival even the closest of parent-child bonds.
March 25, 2022
5 things to do with your mum on Mother’s Day at an ExtraCare retirement village
Looking for some quality time with the women in your life this Mother’s Day weekend? Here are our top suggestions for enjoying some quality ExtraCare time at one of our villages this weekend.
March 24, 2022
Love and admiration: A Mother’s Day interview with Margaret and Samantha
Margaret, an ExtraCare retirement village resident, and Samantha a PSA (Personal Support Assistant) who works at her mum’s village answered six questions. They shared their favourite memories, what they’ve learned from one another, and how they find working and living at Hagley Road Village.
March 24, 2022
ExtraCare volunteering roles in Evesham: Meet Finlay!
Meet Finlay! Finlay Ritchie is a young volunteer who works at one of ExtraCare’s charity shops, he gives us an insight into why he offers up his time and why other young people should take up volunteering as a form of work experience.
March 22, 2022
4 wellbeing benefits of gardening
I’m sure everyone will agree that it feels like forever ago that we were sat outside, Pimms in hand, sunglasses on, the BBQ sizzling. We’re in touching distance of this, but first we need to reverse the winter damage and take some time to get our gardens summer ready.
March 21, 2022
Noel talks volunteering and building relationships at Pannel Croft Village
Meet Noel. Noel Cosgrove, 77, has lived at ExtraCare’s Pannel Croft Village for 9 years. Originally from Cavan, Southern Ireland, Noel tells us about volunteering at ExtraCare and what it has meant to him.
March 15, 2022
4 Ways to improve your mental health
It’s no secret that the last couple of years have been pretty rough for many, and to be honest, all of us in one way or another. From the loss of jobs, to isolating for weeks on end, to losing loved ones and those dearest to us. That’s why now more than ever it is important that we prioritise self-care and we make time to improve our mental health and wellbeing.
March 10, 2022
Coventry Volunteering Opportunities: Lesley discusses volunteering at Earlsdon Park
Meet Lesley, Lesley is a volunteer at Earlsdon Park Village, here she tells us about why she chose to give up her time to help others.
March 7, 2022