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 | Apr 2, 2025 | Celebrations, The Old Downs Residential Care Home
We celebrated one of the most important days of the calendar last week here at The Old Downs Residential Care Home – Mother’s Day. The day dedicated to all the fabulous women in our lives.  We hosted a big afternoon tea for all our residents, families, and team...
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...
