Every Friday night we meet at one of our apartments and toast to friendship. We then enjoy a G&T and fish and chip Friday night and come here to enjoy the Piazza. We absolutely love it!
The Meaning of Friendship
Shenley Wood Village
I used to be a warden for the elderly for over 20 years so you could say I am a people person. For my 80th birthday the village threw me a party, I could not believe it, 80 to 90 residents ended up showing up for me. There were even daffodil bulbs at my party for everyone.
Megan Betteridge
Longbridge Village
The people here are lovely, and we feel safe. That’s a big thing to feel safe. We have made lots of friends. I love it here, I’m content.
Pam & Rob Randle
Solihull Village
The first night I moved in here I slept right through. I am happy here.
Cynthia Seddon
Reeve Court Village
If I’m lonely I can go down to the coffee shop and I can go to the library. There are people around all the time.
Marie McCauley
Earlsdon Park Village
I can’t tell you the support the residents give to each other, I have some very close friends here.
Jean Humphreys
New Oscott Village
Margery says she would like to say ‘thank you’ to ExtraCare. ‘They have definitely given me my life back,’ she says. ‘They have given me something to look forward to. I feel alive again.
Margery Crampton
Bournville Gardens
I hope the people who come here will be as happy as we’ve been,’ she says. ‘When we closed the door we went to Bournville Gardens and I will not look back. It’s a new home with new beginnings.
Maureen & Michael Rickards
Bournville Gardens
The ethos of the whole place is caring,' she says. 'It's what it's all about. That's why it's called ExtraCare
Pam Rossiter
Humber Court
We have wonderful staff here and some lovely tenants who want to get involved. Pannel Croft is going to be one of the best retirement villages in the country.
Rosita Codrington
Pannel Croft Village
I like to go to Tai Chi and IT and coffee mornings for a chat. I also like ballroom dancing.
June Gibbs
Hagley Road Village
I think volunteering is good because it means you do mix with people. It is good to feel that I am contributing to the life of the Village.
Sheila Harris
Hagley Road Village