OSJCT Lake House

22/10/2026

🏆 What a fantastic Employee Awards celebration for Lake House!

It was a wonderful chance to celebrate the amazing people we have here and the experience, skills and dedication they bring to our home every day.

We have so much to be proud of:

⭐ Daria celebrated an incredible 25 years of service.
⭐ Wendy also celebrated a fantastic 25 years of service.
⭐ Becky was a finalist for Team Leader of the Year.
🏆 Sandra won Support Service Colleague of the Year.
🌻 Walter received a Silver Award for his individual garden and proudly collected his certificate.
🌿 Lake House also received a Silver Award for our resident-led garden.
🏆 Our Home Manager, Alex, won Outstanding Leader of the Year.

A huge congratulations to everyone recognised, and thank you to our whole team for everything you do. From beautiful gardens to thoughtful care and the work that keeps our home running, there is so much talent to celebrate at Lake House! 💚

22/10/2026

It’s amazing what you find out when you make time to pause and listen
One of our residents obtained the highest award you can achieve in the scouts when he was 18 (Queen scout)
Ever heard of of it ?
Well I did some research and it’s a very rare award ,it originated in 1909 under king Edward VII as the king’s scout badge then renamed Queens scout in 1953 after Queen Elizabeth II accession
Recipients were invited to Windsor castle to do a parade it’s the most respected youth achievement in scouting
Everyone has a story what’s yours?

21/10/2026

Morning stroll today to our local for a cheeky pint or two
No rain can stop play at Lake house
The residents enjoyed visiting the newly refurbished pub in Adderbury rating the whole pub from one to ten everyone was very happy with their service and decor

08/10/2026

☕ Thank you for joining us at Lake House! 💙

A big thank you to everyone who joined our residents and team for our Community Coffee Morning yesterday. It was lovely to welcome you and spend the morning enjoying tea, coffee, cake and plenty of friendly conversation together.

We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did!

Our next Community Coffee Morning will be:
📅 Wednesday 4th November
🕙 10.00am – 11.30am
📍 Lake House Care Home & Day Centre

Everyone is welcome and there’s no need to book – simply come along and join us. ☕🍰

We look forward to seeing you again next month!

29/09/2026

🤝 One event. Lots of local support.

One of the reasons we wanted to organise the OSJCT Banbury Community Care Fair was to make it easier for people to discover the incredible range of support that already exists within our communities.

On Thursday, organisations from across health, social care, dementia support, carers support, home care, later-life advice, wellbeing and community services will come together at Longford Park Community Centre.

For members of the public, it’s an opportunity to ask questions and discover support.

For families and carers, it’s a chance to meet organisations face-to-face and understand what help is available.

And for professionals, it’s also a valuable opportunity to connect with other local services, build relationships and understand where we can signpost people when they need support.

📅 Thursday 1st October
🕥 10.30am – 2.00pm
📍 Longford Park Community Centre, Banbury

If you work with people across Banbury and the surrounding area, we’d really appreciate you sharing the event with your clients, patients, colleagues and professional networks.

The more people we reach, the more people we can hopefully connect with the right support. 💙

23/09/2026

Really looking forward to our OSJCT Banbury Community Care Fair next week! 💙

It’s been great bringing together such a wide range of local organisations and services for the day, all with a shared aim of helping people access the information, advice and support available within their community.

We’ll have organisations joining us from across health, social care, dementia and carers support, wellbeing, home care, later-life services and more – alongside our own OSJCT teams.

These events are also a great opportunity to strengthen the relationships between organisations working across our communities and make it easier for people to know where to turn when they need support.

📅 Thursday 1st October
⏰ 10.30am – 2.00pm
📍 Longford Park Community Centre, Banbury

It would be fantastic to see plenty of people from across Banbury and the surrounding communities joining us on the day.

If you work locally, please do share this with your networks and help us spread the word. 🤝

Thinking about care for yourself or someone you love? 💙

Finding out what support is available can feel like a big step, especially when you’re not sure where to start.

Our OSJCT Banbury Community Care Fair is bringing local care providers, community organisations and support services together in one place, giving you the chance to ask questions, explore your options and discover what’s available in your local community. 🤝

Whether you’re starting to think about care for the future, supporting a loved one or simply want to understand what help is available locally, come along and have a chat with our team.

We’d love to welcome you and help you discover what support is available in your local community. 💙

09/09/2026

💙🤝 Banbury Community Care Fair – Bringing Local Support Together! 🤝💙

We’re getting closer to this year’s OSJCT Banbury Community Care Fair, and we’re delighted to have so many fantastic organisations joining us!

📅 Thursday 1st October
⏰ 10.30am – 2.00pm
📍 Longford Park Community Centre, Banbury

Hosted by The Orders of St John Care Trust (OSJCT), the event is completely open to the community and is a chance to meet a wide range of organisations offering advice, information and support for older people, families and carers.

We’ll be joined by partners including:

💙 Dementia Oxfordshire
🤝 Carers Oxfordshire
💜 Age UK Oxfordshire
🧠 Dementia Active
🌿 NHS Oxfordshire Talking Therapies
💷 Society of Later Life Advisers (SOLLA)
🏡 Home Instead
💙 Bluebird Care Cherwell
🏛️ Cherwell District Council
🤝 TrustonTap
…and more!

Our local OSJCT homes and services will be front and centre too, giving you the opportunity to meet our teams and find out more about the care and support we provide across the area.

Whether you’re looking for support for yourself or a loved one, want advice about caring for someone, are exploring care options or simply want to discover what help is available locally, come along and have a conversation with the people who can help.

✨ No appointment needed – everyone is welcome.

Please save the date, share this post and help us reach as many people across Banbury and the surrounding communities as possible. 💙

04/09/2026

🌿 Today's the Day! 🌿

Our Lake House Open Gardens are open today from 2:00pm – 4:00pm as part of Katharine House Hospice's Open Gardens scheme.

Come along and:

🌸 Explore our beautiful gardens, including our dementia-friendly garden
💚 Support Katharine House Hospice with your £2 entry donation
☕ Enjoy homemade cakes and refreshments
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Spend a relaxing afternoon with family and friends

📍 Lake House, Adderbury

We can't wait to welcome you this afternoon!

03/09/2026

🌸 Don't Forget – Lake House Open Gardens is Tomorrow! 🌸

Tomorrow is your chance to visit our beautiful gardens and support Katharine House Hospice

For just £2 per adult (under 16s free), you'll be helping raise vital funds for a wonderful local charity while enjoying a peaceful afternoon exploring our gardens.

☕ Homemade cakes and refreshments will also be available to purchase.

📅 Tomorrow – Friday 4th September
⏰ 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Bring your family and friends—we'd love to see you there! 💚

01/09/2026

💚 Not Long Now! 💚

Our gardens will soon be open!

Join us this Friday for a relaxing afternoon in our beautiful grounds while supporting Katharine House Hospice through their Open Gardens campaign.

Take in the wonderful gardens, enjoy refreshments and homemade cakes, and help make a difference to a fantastic local charity.

📅 Friday 4th September
⏰ 2:00pm – 4:00pm

We can't wait to welcome you!