Friends of the Elderly

03/10/2026

Our latest newsletter has landed! Read last month's updates from our care homes and services here: https://ow.ly/4Eny50ZTYFt

02/10/2026

Join us for a frightfully fun afternoon packed with family-friendly Halloween entertainment at Friends Place Care Home.

Enjoy live entertainment, reptile handling, face painting, Halloween activities and goodie bags for children.

Wednesday 28 October 2026
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends Place Care Home, The Chase, Calcot, Reading RG31 7DW

Bring the whole family along for an afternoon of spooky fun, exciting activities and community spirit.

Find out more and book: https://ow.ly/XwAb50ZTrVz

01/10/2026

Our residents at The Lawn Residential Care Home enjoyed a wonderful visit from the sweet trolley, packed with delicious childhood favourites. From classic treats to treasured memories, everyone had great fun choosing their favourite sweets and sharing stories from years gone by.

Find out more about our Alton care home: https://ow.ly/aJYY50ZTrAX

01/10/2026

Join us TOMORROW for our new monthly initiative Friends Connect!

Come along and meet new people, connect with others, and enjoy refreshments in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. 😊

Friends Connect is our monthly programme of supportive events and activities for older people and those who support them.

Find out more here: https://ow.ly/Z8RR50ZELO1

30/09/2026

The residents and care team at Bernard Sunley, our Woking-based residential, nursing and dementia care home, welcomed family, friends and members of the local community to their free, community Oktoberfest party, where everyone had an unbelievable time.

Read more here: https://ow.ly/WcCq50ZT4AP

29/09/2026

We’re thrilled to share that Cheryl Rothschild, our Care Homes Director, has been named a Finalist in the Care Operations / Area Manager of the Year category at the National Care Awards 2026.

Read more about this achievement here: https://ow.ly/MLoH50ZSjA6

28/09/2026

We’re delighted to have been named finalists in two categories at the 2026 National Care Awards. We’ve been shortlisted for Care Home Group (Small), while our Care Homes Director, Cheryl Rothschild, has been shortlisted for Care Operations / Area Manager of the Year.

Read more about our exciting news here:

We’re delighted to have been named finalists in two categories at the 2026 National Care Awards. Friends of the Elderly has been shortlisted for Care Home Group (Small), while our Care Homes Director, Cheryl Rothschild, has been shortlisted for Care Operations / Area Manager of the Year.

28/09/2026

Our residents at Little Bramingham Farm Residential Care Home enjoyed a wonderful day exploring the stunning St Albans Cathedral. ⛪️

27/09/2026

Join us THIS FRIDAY for our new monthly initiative Friends Connect!

Come along and meet new people, connect with others, and enjoy refreshments in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. 😊

Friends Connect is our monthly programme of supportive events and activities for older people and those who support them.

Find out more here: https://ow.ly/Z8RR50ZELO1

26/09/2026

Our residents at Orford House Care Home had a fantastic time celebrating Brazilian culture by getting creative and handcrafting colourful carnival masks! We loved seeing everyone’s vibrant and unique creations! 🎨

Find out more about our Coulsdon care home: https://ow.ly/r1kZ50ZRx5O