by Kirstie Newell | Jul 29, 2025 | Birthdays, The Old Downs Residential Care Home
We were so honoured last week to celebrate the 100th birthday of our beautiful resident Edith here at The Old Downs Residential Care Home, as she marked the occasion in style with a big party, joined by all of her family. Edith was born on 23 July 1925 in West Ham,...
by Kirstie Newell | Jun 18, 2025 | Birthdays, The Old Downs Residential Care Home
Our Barry turned 87 last week with us at The Old Downs Residential Care Home, and he had a jam-packed schedule of celebrations! On the eve of his birthday, we had a visit from a local fish and chip van, so Barry enjoyed a box of fish and chips and a beer in front of...
by Kirstie Newell | Jun 4, 2025 | Birthdays, The Old Downs Residential Care Home
Last weekend, our wonderful resident Margaret turned 88 with us here at The Old Downs Residential Care Home. Margaret started her special day having breakfast with her friends and admiring the dining room which had been beautifully decorated by our Recreation and...
by Kirstie Newell | May 13, 2025 | Birthdays, The Old Downs Residential Care Home
Last week our Senior Carer, Sarah, celebrated her birthday whilst on her shift here at The Old Downs Residential Care Home, and she and our residents had a ball! In the late afternoon, we set up a cheese and cocktail trolley for our ladies and gents and they enjoyed a...
by Kirstie Newell | Mar 19, 2025 | Birthdays, The Old Downs Residential Care Home
Last Saturday was our amazing Doreen’s 97th birthday and she had a lovely day celebrating with us at The Old Downs Residential Care Home. Doreen had been collecting birthday cards that had come in the post during the week, so when the big day arrived, she had a few to...
by Kirstie Newell | Feb 12, 2025 | Birthdays, The Old Downs Residential Care Home
Last week, we celebrated our lovely Ann’s birthday and she began her special day with a birthday breakfast enjoyed with a visitor here at The Old Downs Residential Care Home. Ann’s past neighbour came to see her, and the visits didn’t end there; after lunch she walked...
