Author: Jessica Mann
The first week of June marked Volunteers’ Week, which gave us a chance to thank volunteers across our services. Without these volunteers, we simply wouldn’t be able to support as many older people as we do. The teams from Visiting Friends and Bernard Sunley care home in Woking hosted a BBQ to thank their volunteers…
Recently our Woking care home residents and day care clients were excited to receive a very special invite from the pupils at ISL Surrey Primary School to visit their class for afternoon tea and entertainment. After a short mini bus trip, Bernard Sunley residents arrived at the school as the children were on their morning…
Frank and Betty Kettle, residents of Moor House care home in Staines, celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on Tuesday (8 May). This incredible milestone was marked with a special afternoon tea party at the care home, which is run by the charity Friends of the Elderly, with their family, friends and other residents. Mr and…
Staff, volunteers and residents across our homes at Friends of the Elderly will be welcoming the local community into our care homes for Care Home Open Day 2018. This special event is part of Friends of the Elderly’s ongoing commitment to fostering meaningful activities, encouraging friendships across the generations and placing its care homes at…
To celebrate the launch of a new Football Friends programme, longstanding QPR fans got together on 16 January at the Loftus Road Stadium to meet QPR legends Andy Sinton, Mark Lazarus and Ian Gillard. Attendees enjoyed lunch and refreshments, followed by a talk with the ex-players. They shared memories from their successful football careers, including…