Mick’s Marathon: Blog Post 1
In April I will attempt my first ever marathon, the London Marathon. But why am I doing this? Quite simply to raise money for the ExtraCare Charitable Trust to support older people to have better lives
January 28, 2019
COMPETITION – Do you have a Ken or Beryl in your life?
How would you like the chance to win a health hamper? Well, now you can!
December 10, 2018
Old People’s Home for 4 Year-Olds: Behind the Scenes
Lark Hill resident and star of Channel 4’s Old People’s Home for 4 Year Olds, Pauleen Davies, 92, tells us what it was really like to take part in the show and why it was so important for ExtraCare to get involved:
December 7, 2018
Lasting legacy announced following success of Old People’s Home for 4 Year Olds
Older people and children are set to continue benefiting from spending time with each other at Lark Hill Retirement Village, the backdrop to this year’s BAFTA-nominated series Old People’s Home for 4 Year Olds, produced by CPL Productions.
November 6, 2018
Seeking inspirational and enthusiastic Trustees to join our Board
As part of our plans to develop our Board, we are seeking to appoint at least three additional Trustees to our non-executive leadership group.
October 29, 2018
Intergenerational practice creates ageless communities
Michael Spellman leads on intergenerational projects for The ExtraCare Charitable Trust.
October 3, 2018
ExtraCare opens £54.5m Hughenden Gardens Retirement Village
A new £54.5m retirement village has officially opened in High Wycombe marking a milestone for the residents and the town.
September 25, 2018
Longbridge Retirement Village shortlisted for Inside Housing Development Award
Longbridge Retirement Village has been shortlisted as a finalist for Best Older People’s Housing Development at this year’s Inside Housing Development Awards.
August 20, 2018
Grandfather is one step closer to new life in Bristol
Grandfather, Derek Blundell, 73, was in a celebratory mood today – Tuesday 14th August, as he officially became the first resident to exchange contracts at the new Stoke Gifford Retirement Village developed by the registered charity, The ExtraCare Charitable Trust.
August 14, 2018
Doors Open to New Homes at Wixams Retirement Village
Seventy-one-year-old John Davey was amongst local guests at the opening of the new Wixams Retirement Village show homes in Bedford recently.
June 20, 2018
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).
June 19, 2018
71-Year-Old Earlsdon Resident Takes On The Wolf Run for ExtraCare
Barry Pountney, 71, who lives in Earlsdon Park Retirement Village, run by local charity The ExtraCare Charitable Trust, is taking part in the Wolf Run on 2nd June.
May 31, 2018