by Kirstie Newell | Nov 19, 2025 | Music and Entertainment, The Old Downs Residential Care Home
Last Friday, we enjoyed a fantastic live performance from the D-Day Dollies to mark Remembrance Day here at The Old Downs Residential Care Home. Our dining room was beautifully decorated with Union Jack flags, and our tables were set for a lovely afternoon tea. The...
by Jodie Currey | Nov 11, 2025 | Local Community, The Old Downs Residential Care Home
Each year, Remembrance Day gives us time to pause and reflect on the bravery and sacrifice of those who served. Here at The Old Downs Residential Care Home, our residents have been taking gentle walks to the Hartley War Memorial throughout the week, honouring all...
by Kirstie Newell | Jul 23, 2025 | Competitions, The Old Downs Residential Care Home
Here at The Old Downs Residential Care Home, we jumped at the chance to show our creativity by entering Nellsar’s Crafty Creature Competition, challenging us to use recycled materials to create a creature to reflect our Home. Our project was full of thought,...
by Kirstie Newell | Nov 13, 2024 | Baking, The Old Downs Residential Care Home
Last week at The Old Downs Residential Care Home, with it being Remembrance Week, we thought we would make some delicate poppy cupcakes during our Cooking Club. Our clever residents baked vanilla cupcakes, frosted with homemade butter cream and then hand crafted...
by Kirstie Newell | Nov 13, 2024 | Celebrations, The Old Downs Residential Care Home
On Monday 11 November at The Old Downs Residential Care Home, we remembered; at the 11th minute, on the 11th day of the 11th month we fell silent to remember those we lost in the world wars. It is important for us to commemorate this day, not only for the nation, but...
