Ann & Bill CobbBill was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia last year. Since then he has participated in a number of activities organised by the village’s Enriched Opportunities Programme including the Musical Exchange Project with City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.
Sheila LomasSheila Lomas, 85, moved into Stoke Gifford Village with her husband Brian, 82, in November. Sheila tells us how moving into the village has helped to improve her mobility.
Dick WhittingtonRichard Charles Whittington, otherwise known as Dick, 84, and his wife Beryl, 85, moved to Bournville Gardens Village three years ago. Dick explains the benefits of living here and owning their own flat:
Victor ChanterDunkirk veteran Victor Chanter has brought a lifetime of memories with him to Lark Hill Village. The 97-year-old great grandfather recalls his childhood playing cricket on the cobbled streets of Yorkshire, and games of football with caps and coats put down as goalposts.
Sylvia Fairholme‘That’s my party piece,’ says 102-year-old Sylvia Fairholme as she bends over to touch her toes outside her apartment at Lark Hill Village.
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Richard Tower, Communications Manager, on 0772 055 3658 richard.tower@extracare.org.uk