by Kirstie Newell | Nov 27, 2025 | Birthdays, The Old Downs Residential Care Home
Last week we had a double birthday bash at The Old Downs Residential Care Home, when Hazel and Doreen both turned 90 within a day of each other. We had a weekend full of fun! On Friday it was Doreen’s birthday, and we welcomed the D-Day Dollies who gave us a wonderful...
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 24, 2025 | Baking, The Old Downs Residential Care Home
Being a Home that is full of foodies, we are always on the look out for any food themed national days and last week, one piqued our interest here at The Old Downs Residential Care Home. It was National Lemon Drizzle Cake Day no less, and it didn’t take us much...
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...
