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Nalini Bhagwat dances on her Indian-themed day at St Catherines View.

Nalini’s day of Indian surprises

March 7, 2022March 9, 2022coltenAdmin
Whitecliffe House resident Lois Ramsden with a chopped length of Emma Foxley’s hair.

Emma’s hair assistants are a cut above

March 7, 2022March 7, 2022coltenAdmin
Brook View resident Joan Whelan, second from right, dances with, l-r, Sarah Moule, Companionship Team leader, and Tanya Hutton and Graham Cooper.

Duo helps Joan relive her dancing days

March 7, 2022March 7, 2022coltenAdmin
Enjoying an NGS open day at Brook View.

Everything in the garden’s lovely – including the tea and cakes

December 14, 2021December 16, 2021coltenAdmin
Jill meets Royal Ballet Principal Dancers Ryoichi Hirano, left, and Fumi Kaneko.

Jill relives her dancing days

December 14, 2021December 16, 2021coltenAdmin
We marked the 30th anniversary of Whitecliffe House in Blandford with the planting of a rose pearl bush in the middle pot shown. On hand to help are, from left: Companionship team leader Debbie Easter, resident Lois Ramsden, Home Manager Chris Lee, Colten Care’s Executive Chairman Ian Hudson, Whitecliffe gardener Joanne Barker and Operations Manager Peter Doyle.

Pearl party for home’s anniversary

December 14, 2021December 14, 2021coltenAdmin
Ron Moyse with the Royal Marines bandsmen who performed for him on his birthday.

Commando Ron’s birthday surprise

December 14, 2021December 14, 2021coltenAdmin
In the garden at Woodpeckers are resident Betty Hampton and gardener Chris Marsh.

‘Flower power’ supports National Garden Scheme

May 27, 2021May 27, 2021coltenAdmin
Mabel Looker on her 106th birthday at Belmore Lodge, and as a young girl.

Celebrating our centenarians

May 27, 2021May 27, 2021coltenAdmin
SO PROUD: Molly is joined by staff and fellow residents at Bourne View where she completed a 100-mile static cycling challenge in aid of Lewis-Manning Hospice Care.

“I’ve done it!” Molly completes ‘bike ride to London’ challenge

May 27, 2021May 27, 2021coltenAdmin
The Aldbury’s ‘queen of competitions’ Connie Davis with some of her medals

The Aldbury goes for gold with Olympic theme

May 26, 2021May 27, 2021coltenAdmin
Julia Puia

The buzz was so good, we kept going!

May 26, 2021May 27, 2021coltenAdmin
Court Lodge colleagues held a surprise presentation, complete with cake, to thank Healthcare Assistant Heather Annear for her 30 years of service to the Lymington home.

Focusing on careers, not just jobs

May 26, 2021May 27, 2021coltenAdmin

1920s elegance at Bourne View’s Downton Abbey day

March 5, 2021March 5, 2021coltenAdmin

Spirit of Burns comes alive in our homes

March 5, 2021March 5, 2021coltenAdmin

Bringing the outside in at Belmore Lodge

March 5, 2021March 5, 2021coltenAdmin

Love is in the air

March 5, 2021March 5, 2021coltenAdmin

Hundreds of cards bring 100th birthday surprise for Marjorie

March 5, 2021March 5, 2021coltenAdmin

Singer Nicky is Amberwood House’s new pop star signing

March 5, 2021March 5, 2021coltenAdmin

Singing the Covid safety message

March 5, 2021March 8, 2021coltenAdmin

Colten’s got talent

March 5, 2021March 5, 2021coltenAdmin

Ex-Strictly pro Robin invites our residents to dance

March 5, 2021March 5, 2021coltenAdmin

Hampers of gratitude

March 5, 2021March 5, 2021coltenAdmin

Life-enhancing care

March 5, 2021March 9, 2021coltenAdmin

Grandad gets to toast the bride despite lockdown

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020coltenAdmin

Sarah travels the length of Britain for her mother’s
90th birthday

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020coltenAdmin

How our gardens grow!

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020coltenAdmin

Marion cruises to a happy birthday voyage

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020coltenAdmin

Charity begins at home(s)

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020coltenAdmin

Wartime recipes re-imagined for the modern lockdown era

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020coltenAdmin

Helping hand for people in crisis

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020coltenAdmin

Naval salute marks Duncan’s centenary

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020coltenAdmin

Best care in the best place

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020coltenAdmin

Shoebox appeal

November 26, 2019November 26, 2019coltenAdmin
Head Gardener Charles Hubberstey pictured on the right

More homes join the National Garden Scheme

November 26, 2019November 26, 2019coltenAdmin
GAME ON : Malcolm Burgin shares a joke with Ken Cobb, aged 86, while playing on an iPad

The tech generation

November 26, 2019November 26, 2019coltenAdmin
Head of Design Georgina Colwell, above right, receives the Silver Winner’s certificate at the WIN Awards from architect and ITV presenter Helen Sisley.

Team has designs on national awards

November 26, 2019November 26, 2019coltenAdmin

TV’s Bake Off has nothing on our star bakers!

November 26, 2019November 26, 2019coltenAdmin
ANNIVERSARY: We opened up our Bourne View home to host the celebrations for the 60th birthday of Langside School next door

Neighbours become good friends

November 26, 2019November 27, 2019coltenAdmin

Fun on the green

November 26, 2019November 26, 2019coltenAdmin

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