Darwin Court Care Home - Avery Healthcare

09/10/2026

🎶❤️ An Afternoon of Music at Darwin Court ❤️🎶

We were delighted to welcome the lovely Michael James back to Darwin Court for an afternoon of wonderful live entertainment for our lovely residents. 🥰

Michael always brings so much joy with his singing, and it’s always a pleasure to have him visit us. Before long, our residents and staff were joining in, singing along, sharing smiles and making beautiful memories together. 🎤🎵

Thank you, Michael, for another lovely afternoon filled with music, laughter and happiness. We always look forward to welcoming you back! ❤️

08/10/2026

A lovely morning out for our residents, enjoying a delicious brunch together, with plenty of conversation, smiles and good company. 🥰☕️🥐

Then it was back to Darwin for our weekly game of Bingo, bringing everyone together for an afternoon of fun, laughter and a little friendly competition! 🎉🎟️❤️

Another wonderful day filled with friendship, laughter and special moments shared together. 💕

07/10/2026

07/10/2026

MEET THE TEAM – THE DARWIN CREW! 🌟
It’s so difficult to pick just one person from such an amazing team, past and present, because every single person plays an important part in making Darwin Court what it is. ❤️
So, this week, we’re doing things a little differently…
👋 Meet the Darwin Crew! 👋
We have an amazing team of caring, dedicated, hardworking – and sometimes slightly crazy! 😂 – individuals who all bring something special to our wonderful home.
From the big jobs to the little things, it’s our fantastic team who make Darwin Court the special place it is. 🏡💕
So this week, it’s not about one person…
✨ It’s about ALL of us! ✨
Meet the Darwin Crew – some of the people who make Darwin Court, DARWIN! 💙👏

07/10/2026

❤️🎂Mcmillian Coffee Morning at Darwin Court! 💚☕
What a wonderful morning coming together for such a fantastic cause! 🌟
Our residents, families and friends enjoyed spending time together, enjoying lots of delicious cakes freshly prepared by our wonderful kitchen team. 🧁🍰☕
Thanks to everyone who joined us, donated and helped make the morning so special.
🎉 We’re delighted to have raised an amazing £85! 🎉
Every penny will help support the incredible work of Macmillan Cancer Support. 💚
A huge thank you to everyone who helped make it such a lovely and successful morning! 🌈💚

07/10/2026

🎻 A Beautiful Afternoon of Music at Darwin Court 🎻

This afternoon, we were delighted to welcome the wonderful Philip Heyman, who brought along his violin and filled our Spires Suite with beautiful music for our lovely residents. ❤️

There were plenty of smiles, memories and toe-tapping moments as everyone enjoyed listening to Philip’s wonderful performance. 🎶

A truly lovely afternoon, made even more special by the joy that music brings to our residents. ❤️🎻

06/10/2026

🐾❤️ A very special visitor at Darwin Court! ❤️🐾

Yesterday we welcomed the gorgeous Fergus from PAWS Pet Therapy to spend some time with our lovely residents — and it’s safe to say he was given a very warm welcome! 🥰

Fergus didn’t just come along for cuddles and companionship… he also loves getting involved in our activities! 🐶🎉

We were told about one of his favourite games — Bingo with a difference! 🎱🐾 Fergus dives into a ball pool, retrieves a numbered ball and proudly takes it back to his owner. How much fun is that?!

Well, we think that sounds like something our residents would absolutely love, so Fergus has given us an idea we’re definitely going to try at Darwin Court! ❤️

Thank you, Fergus, for bringing so many smiles, wagging tails and a little extra joy to our day. We can’t wait to see you again! 🐾💕

06/10/2026

🎄✨ Christmas Card Creativity at Darwin Court! ✨🎄

Two of our lovely residents were the very first to join us for our craft session, getting creative and helping to design our Avery 2026 Christmas card. ❤️

It was wonderful to see their ideas, imagination and festive spirit come to life as they carefully created their designs. A lovely afternoon of creativity, laughter and togetherness as we begin getting ready for Christmas! 🎅🎨❤️

02/10/2026

🎶 An Afternoon of Music & Memories at Darwin Court 🎶

This afternoon, we were delighted to welcome the wonderful Beth Belle to Darwin Court, who entertained our lovely residents with a fabulous variety of songs spanning the decades. ❤️

From much-loved classics to familiar favourites, there was plenty of singing, smiles and wonderful memories shared as our residents enjoyed an afternoon of music together. 🎤💃🕺

A heartfelt thank you to Beth Belle for bringing so much joy and entertainment to our residents — it was a truly lovely afternoon! ❤️✨

01/10/2026

Our weekly Bingo afternoon with our lovely residents 💕 A wonderful time filled with fun, laughter and plenty of excitement as everyone joined in, enjoyed each other’s company and cheered each other on.

There’s nothing quite like bringing our residents and families together for an afternoon of smiles, friendship and a little bit of friendly competition! 🎉❤️

27/08/2026

Travel from your armchair with Bagshot Gardens! ✈️

As a part of our ongoing Avery Moments initiative, the team at Bagshot Gardens Care Home - Avery Collection are transporting their residents to a chosen destination every month.

This August, they landed in South Africa! The residents indulged in both a tasty and traditional Braai, followed by an exciting drum performance and virtual safari around Kenya.

Chef Kerry was born in Cape Town and designed a delicious menu to share her culture with the residents, on top of South African snacks. This included meat marinated for 3 days, with all herbs and spices sourced from local South African shops for an authentic experience.

Armchair travel provides a lovely opportunity for many nationalities and cultures to be celebrated across teams and residents, with plenty of fun along the way!

If you’d like to take part in the next one, please keep an eye on their page for details.

24/08/2026

On Friday, Avery Group Support Centre hosted its annual team-building day; residents and colleagues from Avery homes across Northampton also came along for a day of fun. ⭐

From giant football darts and welly wanging to putting everyone’s knowledge to the test in the quiz, there was something for everyone to get involved in. 🎯

☀️With the sunshine out, it was a lovely opportunity to spend time together, make memories and enjoy some friendly rivalry. And to round off the afternoon, Simon from Dukes Court kept the tunes coming with everyone’s favourite songs!

A big thank you to everyone who joined in and made it such a memorable day.

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24/08/2026

Bagshot Gardens Care Home - Avery Collection have been raising money for Phyllis Tuckwell with an Italian Summer! ☀️

Bagshot Gardens recently brought residents, families and friends together for its annual Summer Fun Day, with an Italian theme adding a taste of la dolce vita to the celebrations.

Residents were transported to 'Rome' with an Italian buffet lunch and an afternoon party including gelato, Aperol Spritz and Limoncello. An Italian tenor provided live music, creating a lively atmosphere and giving residents and their guests plenty of opportunities to relax, sing along and enjoy the sunshine.

The event was also an opportunity to support a cause close to the hearts of Bagshot Gardens residents. A raffle, including a prize hamper, and a tombola ran throughout the day, raising an impressive £360 for Phyllis Tuckwell, Hospice Care, the residents' chosen charity.

Find out more about how Bagshot Gardens are supporting Phyllis Tuckwell here: https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/company-news/an-italian-summer-at-bagshot-gardens-raises-360-for-phyllis-tuckwell/

20/08/2026

At Avery, wishes really do come true 💫

At Droitwich Mews Care Home - - Avery Healthcare, one recent wish brought a huge smile to Linda’s face and reminded us all of the joy that can come from a simple conversation.

On a recent outing to M&S, Linda spotted a distinctive classic car and commented that it looked like a Morgan. Curious, they asked Linda if she had ever been in a Morgan before and if she'd like to take a drive in one. Her eyes lit up immediately as she replied, “oh I would love that!”

Once they made their way back to the home, they carefully added Linda's wish to the wish tree. The well-being team were determined to make this wish come true so they reached out to the local community and were delighted when a friendly neighbour very kindly offered to take Linda for a drive in his Morgan.

The day finally arrived and Linda could hardly contain her excitement as she climbed into the beautiful car. She enjoyed a wonderful drive through the local countryside taking in the sights and sounds from the comfort of this iconic British sports car.

It was so nice to see the community come together to make Linda's wish a reality 💙

18/08/2026

Congratulations to South Lodge Care Home - Avery Healthcare the winners of the Avery Regional Football Tournament trophy! 🏆 ⚽️

After a successful friendly match at South Lodge this July, Head Chef, Sunny Patel, decided to challenge other teams to a 5-a-side tournament this August.

The tournament took place at Leicester and Rutland County FA, with South Lodge, Hinckley House Care Home - Avery Healthcare, Lady Jane Court Care Home - Avery Healthcare, Acer Court Care Home – Avery Healthcare and Alder House Care Home - Avery Healthcare going head-to-head for the win.

The excitement of the day provided a brilliant opportunity for families, friends and residents to come together and support their teams, cheering loved ones on from the sidelines.

Read more about the event here: https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/uncategorized/south-lodge-chef-kicks-off-football-tournament-for-leicestershire-care-homes/

13/08/2026

The next edition of Avery Talk is here! 📰

Our quarterly newletter features articles celebrating the achievements of our team members and residents as well as what our homes have been getting up to over the past few months!

This month celebrates everything from Sir Ian McKellen visiting Loxley Park, to Care Home Open Week and a special visit from the England rugby team. Join us in celebrating some of our truly special moments from this quarter ⭐️

Find out more about what our homes have been getting up to by reading the next edition of Avery Talk here: https://online.flippingbook.com/view/939537096/ =true

12/08/2026

Our Senior Team Leader at Loxley Park, Jeanlou, is leading the way in resident communication, speaking English, Spanish, Mandarin and two dialects of her native country, the Philippines.

Jeanlou was born and raised in the Philippines and first came to England in 2018 after moving from Spain with her Sheffield-born husband Steve. She graduated from university with a degree in nursing and proceeded to work in hospitals with an American aid charity that helps rural communities in Malaysia, Vietnam, Japan and Indonesia, giving advice on healthcare and family planning.

Thanks to our incredible residents at Loxley Park, Jeanlou is now almost fluent in ‘Sheffieldish’ to go along with her ability to speak English, Spanish and Mandarin.

Find out more about how Jeanlou has adapted to life at Avery here: https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/company-news/loxley-park-team-leader-cares-in-many-languages/

07/08/2026

Birchwood Grange Care Home - Avery Healthcare Summer Fair was a fantastic celebration which brought the local community together ☀️

Residents, families, friends and members of the local community came together for a fantastic Summer Fair at Birchwood Grange, creating a day filled with laughter, entertainment, and community spirit.

The event featured live music, games, delicious refreshments and a variety of stalls, providing something for everyone to enjoy. Residents were delighted to spend quality time with their loved ones, while visitors of all ages joined in the celebrations and enjoyed the warm and welcoming atmosphere.

This year's Summer Fair also supported the Brain Tumour Charity, raising awareness and funds for an important cause. Guests generously purchased raffle tickets throughout the day for the chance to win a selection of beautifully prepared hampers and prizes. The raffle draw proved to be one of the highlights of the event, with winners delighted to receive their hampers and celebrate their good fortune!

05/08/2026

At Avery, we do our best to make residents' wishes come true ⭐️

Our home, Scholars Mews, has implemented a Wish Tree. Residents simply write their wish on a star and stick it to the tree. Our team will then try their best to grant as many of these wishes as possible!

Most recently, one lovely resident named Richard had his wish come true. Richard is from Stratford-upon-Avon, and for over 60 years the big wheel has been built every summer. He often thought that he would love to take a ride up the wheel but, unfortunately, never got the chance.

Last week, our Well-being Co-ordinator Claire made Richard's dream come true with a trip up the big wheel! Richard loved seeing the town he grew up in from so high up and waving to everyone on the ground. It's moments like this that make us so proud of the communities we have built at Avery 💙

03/08/2026

Well done to Cliftonville Care Home - Avery Healthcare!

The home has been supporting the Northampton Cathedral Food Bank, thanks to Senior Receptionist, Elaine Smith, who kickstarted this brilliant ongoing community donation initiative.

A big thank you to all residents, families and visitors who made donations to the reception donation hamper. Your generosity has resulted in seven hampers, full of essentials to help locals in need.

We couldn’t be prouder of our community 💙