Lounge looks for help
Volunteering brings rewards for everyone, writes Bill Ulyett, chairman of trustees at The Lounge in Alvechurch.
The Lounge has been serving the community in Alvechurch...
Seniors find friendship
The Friendship Matters group that began at The Lounge in Alvechurch this spring has proved a great success. Its aim is to help combat...
Birthday bash
Marie Storey (centre), a resident at The Lawns care home in Alvechurch, celebrates her 101st birthday with staff – from left: manager Lukas Rokita,...
Garden fun at Lawns
The Lawns care home in Alvechurch had a bit of luck with the weather for its recent Garden Party, with the rain stopping just...
Platinum party time
Husband and wife residents at Burcot Grange care home celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary with a traditional afternoon tea.
Georgina and Arthur Mitchell’s tea party...
Back at Burcot
Burcot Grange and The Lodge have welcomed the return of Joshua Oakes, who had been part of the Burcot family since he joined as...
Friendship for seniors
The Lounge café and youth project in Alvechurch has expanded its offering with a new project aimed at helping senior citizens.
The “Friendship Matters” group...
Knitting for dementia
Keen knitters from the Village area are being asked to get involved with a dementia awareness project.
Burcot Grange Care Home, a member of the...
Back at Burcot
Burcot Grange and The Lodge Care Home were delighted to welcome general manager Vicky Osborne back from maternity leave. Vicky’s second child, Nancy Elizabeth, is...
DIY and friendship
Older men who experience loneliness or isolation in retirement can meet new friends and learn new skills thanks to an Age UK scheme.
Based on...