Here you will find the latest news and events from the Buckland Care homes. Head to the ‘Care Homes‘ page for more from each home.
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Dementia Cafe To Open At Willow Bank Residential Home
We are very excited to announce that Willow Bank Residential Home in Pershore, Worcestershire is opening a Dementia Café, registered… Read More -
Willow Bank Hold Charity Christmas Disco
We had a fantastic time at our Charity Christmas Disco just before Christmas at Willow Bank Residential Home, Pershore. We… Read More -
Hart Beeps Babies Visit The Orchards
Just before Christmas we had some very special visitors...the Hart Beeps babies and their parents came to visit us at… Read More -
The Orchards Christmas Pub Lunch
Before Christmas The Orchards went out en masse to the local pub for a pre-Christmas celebration. Staff and residents mingled… Read More -
Dunmore Celebrates Elf Day with Alzheimer's Society!
We all got into the Christmas spirit at Dunmore Residential Home last week when we celebrated Elf Day! Elf Day is… Read More -
Brunswick House Makes Christmas Decorations
We had a ball at Brunswick House last week creating our own handmade Christmas decorations! It's amazing what you can… Read More -
Santa Clause Is Coming To....Willow Bank!
Christmas festivities are in full swing at Willow Bank Residential Home! We have had a visit from Father Christmas and our… Read More -
Inglefield Takes Trip To Brighstone Christmas Tree Festival
Last week we took a little trip down to the Isle of Wight Pearl for the annual Brighstone Christmas Tree… Read More -
Christmas has arrived at Blackwater Mill
It's beginning to look at lot like Christmas at Blackwater Mill near Newport, Isle of Wight! The decorations are up… Read More -
Elvis Visits The Orchards Residential Home
At the weekend we had Elvis come to visit us! We had a fantastic afternoon of singing and dancing to… Read More -
Inglefield Holding 'A Wartime Christmas' Event
A WARTIME CHRISTMAS AT INGLEFIELD That magical time of year is coming and we’re preparing for our Christmas Party. This… Read More -
Silent Disco Night At Brunswick House!
We had a Silent Disco at Brunswick House last week which was a huge success! It was a sensory experience… Read More -
Blackwater Mill Marks The 100 Years Remembrance Day
At Blackwater Mill Residential Home, Newport Isle of Wight, we have been remembering those who we have lost from the… Read More -
Woodland Court Throws Petrifying Party For Halloween!
Woodland Court Residential Home in Portchester, Fareham, threw a terrifically terrifying Halloween party for residents, their families and staff. The… Read More -
Inglefield Hosts Hair-raising Halloween Spooktactular!
Inglefield Nursing & Residential Home in Totland Bay held a Halloween Spooktacular on 31st October. Guests of all ages dared… Read More -
Willow Bank's Spooky Halloween With Local Nursery
Willow Bank Residential Home in Pershore, Worcestershire, teamed up with local nursery school, Bright Beginnings, for Halloween this year. We… Read More -
HALLOWEEN SPOOOKTACULAR at Inglefield Nursing Home
Join us for our Halloween Spooktacular at Inglefield Nursing & Residential Home in Totland Bay, Isle of Wight. Come down… Read More -
Come to The Firs' Fireworks Party!
The Firs Residential Home in Budleigh Salterton, near Exmouth, Devon is throwing a Fireworks Party! Come on down to see… Read More -
Inglefield Nursing & Residential Home Hosts Macmillan Coffee Morning
Inglefield Nursing & Residential Home in Totland Bay, Isle of Wight hosted a Coffee Morning for Macmillan. With live music… Read More -
Kingland Knitters Present Blankets to Premature Babies
You may have seen our story recently which was in the Daily Echo, where our local Hobby Craft had very… Read More -
The War Cars Visit Kingland House
Fun had by all at Kingland House in Poole when we had a visit from "The War Cars", this has… Read More -
Blackwater Mill Celebrates The Royal Wedding
Blackwater Mill Residential Home near Newport had a fantastic day celebrating the Royal Wedding with a party for all the… Read More -
Kingland House Launch Memory Café Events
Come and join us for our Memory Café experience! Our Memory Café provides an opportunity for people with dementia, their… Read More -
Come To Inglefield's Summer Fete!
Roll up, roll up.....Inglefield Nursing & Residential Home is throwing a Summer Fete which cannot be missed! On Saturday 28th… Read More -
The Firs Goes Animal Mad!
The residents of The Firs Residential Care Home in Budleigh Salterton, East Devon were hosts to Simon's Animals and Hawkridge… Read More -
National Care Home Open Day At Kingland House
Come down to Kingland House in Poole on Saturday and join us for National Care Home Open Day and come!… Read More -
Easter Celebrations at Dunmore Residential Home
A few snaps from our Easter celebrations. We had a great time decorating bonnets and eating Easter cakes! Read More -
Easter Parade Takes Place At Woodland Court
The residents at Woodland Court Residential Home in Portchester worked hard last week in Arts & Crafts. Easter Bonnets were… Read More -
Brunswick House Mother's Day Preparations
We had a lovely time preparing for Mother's Day at Brunswick House. Our residents made some beautiful bunting, a fantastic… Read More -
Kingland House Celebrates Mother's Day
Thank you to everyone who came down to Kingland House for our Mother's Day celebrations. We had a fantastic day… Read More -
Brunswick House Holds Skittles Competition!
After the weather we have been having, Brunswick House held an indoor skittles competition amongst the staff and residents last… Read More -
Kingland's 'A Team' Battles The Snow To Get To Work!
Down in Poole the conditions were terrible towards the end of last week. Cars lay abandoned on the sides of… Read More -
Brunswick House Nursing Home Celebrates Valentine's Day
Cupid was around Brunswick House Nursing Home this week! We practiced our cookery skills making cupcakes and decorating them, we… Read More -
Kingland House Residents 'Pimp' Their Zimmers!
This week at Kingland House we have been pimping our zimmers! Inspired by this article on the BBC, we got… Read More -
The Orchards' Jam-Packed Few Weeks!
At the Orchards Residential Home in Wroughton, near Swindon, we had a jam packed activities schedule over Christmas and the… Read More -
Brunswick House Christmas Festivities Photos Are Here!
We had such an incredible festive period, action packed and full of entertainers, outings, visits from Father Christmas and lots… Read More -
Father Christmas Drops Into Willow Bank Residential Home
We had a lovely surprise visit from a certain Mr Claus over Christmas who came to deliver everyone's presents. Take… Read More -
West Bank Residential Home's Christmas Pantomime
West Bank Residential Home have had an array of Christmas entertainment and activities this week! Take a peek at our… Read More -
Christmas Festivities In Full Swing At The Orchards
Festivities have been in full swing at the Orchards this December! We had a local theatre group in to do… Read More -
Merry Hall Ladies Create Christmas Flower Arrangements
The green fingers were out this week at Merry Hall Nursing Home in Fareham. Our ladies made us some stunning… Read More -
Kingland Chef Wins First Prize At Bidvest Training Day
Congratulations to Sam, Head Chef at Kingland House in Poole, who won first prize at the Dysphagia Cooking Bidvest Training… Read More -
Inglefield Day Out To The Brightstone Christmas Tree Festival
We had a fantastic time last week on a trip to the Brightstone Christmas Tree Festival and the Isle of… Read More -
Musical Explorers Visit Willow Bank House
This week at Willow Bank we had a lovely group of babies and toddlers join us from Peopleton & Pershore… Read More -
Merry Hall Offering 25% Off Respite Care
Those who care full time for their loved ones sometimes need a well-deserved rest. As our gift to caregivers this… Read More -
Remembrance Poppies Created By Inglefield Residents
Our talented residents created some beautiful poppies to mark Remembrance Sunday yesterday. Coupled with our Remembrance Service, this was a… Read More -
Inglefield Offering 25% off Respite Care In November/December
Those who care full time for their loved ones sometimes need a well-deserved rest. As our gift to caregivers this… Read More -
Dunmore Opens New Extension With Tea Party!
The new extension at Dunmore is now finished, creating a proper entrance, extending the sun lounge to create a spacious… Read More -
Spooooooky Occurrences At Woodland Court!
Thank you to everyone who joined in with our Halloween celebrations - especially our residents who really got into the spirit… Read More -
Come Down To Woodland Court's Halloween Party!
Woodland Court are hosting their infamous Halloween party again this year on the 31st! There is talk of face painting… Read More -
The Orchards Residents Get Musical!
Colin, our activities coordinator at the Orchards Residential Home in Wroughton, near Swindon, along with his team, has been getting… Read More -
The Orchards Residential Home Take Home Wroughton's Scarecrow Trail Trophy Again!
Thank you to everyone who helped us win the annual Wroughton Scarecrow Trail! We took home 1st place again! This… Read More -
Willow Bank Host Country & Western Day!
Thank you to everyone who made it down for our Country & Western Day at Willow Bank Residential Home (Worcestershire).… Read More -
Inglefield Nursing Home To Hold Recruitment Day
If you or any one you know fancies a job at Inglefield Nursing Home, please come down to our recruitment… Read More -
Brunswick House Take A Boat Trip
Brunswick residents enjoyed the spell of good weather we had last week on a boat trip with the Willow Trust… Read More -
The Orchards Residential Home Holds Fantastic Garden Party!
What an incredible day we had, here at The Orchards for our Garden Party! An entertainer, lots of food and… Read More -
Brunswick House To Hold September Open Day Fête
At Brunswick House we are holding a Summer Fête on the 2nd September between 2pm and 4pm. Please drop in… Read More -
West Bank To Host Summer Garden Party
Please come to join us at West Bank for our Summer Garden Party on the 14th July. Whether you are… Read More -
Merry Hall Residents Take a Trip to Garson's Garden Centre
Garson’s Outing We went to Garson’s garden centre On a mini bus Bob was our driver He didn’t make a… Read More -
Willow Bank Host A Very Successful Beach Day Again
Willow Bank Residential Home in Throckmorton, Worcestershire held their annual 'Beach Day' over the weekend as part of National Care… Read More -
The Prince's Trust Does Incredible Work At Woodland Court
We were very lucky to have 14 members of the Prince's Trust at Woodland Court Residential Home over the past… Read More -
Blackwater Mill's Residents Get A Surprise Visit
Last week we had a lovely visit from Bodster Equine Centre - Tippy the pony came to see us! So many… Read More -
Blackwater Mill Host An Afternoon Tea Party By The Lake
Thank you to everyone who came along to Sunday's Afternoon Tea Party at Blackwater Mill Residential Home near Newport on… Read More -
The 'Inglefield Plodders' Walk The Wight!
Congratulations to the staff of Inglefield Nursing Home in Totland on the Isle of Wight, who raised money for the… Read More -
Blackwater Mill Is Hosting A Tea Party! All Invited!
Blackwater Mill Residential Home near Newport, Isle of Wight is holding an afternoon tea party this Sunday at 3pm. All… Read More -
Themed Hobbit Garden Finished At Brunswick House
Jeff our skillful maintenance man and gardener has finished our themed 'hobbit garden'! The residents are very pleased that they… Read More -
The Orchards Residents Keeping Their Fingers Green
The sun is out and so are our residents at the Orchards! Lots of ladies and gents came outside to… Read More -
Fluffy Feathered Friends at The Firs Residential Home
Last Monday a farmer from Cornwall brought us 8 duck eggs and by Tuesday 8 tiny (and very cute!) little… Read More -
The Orchards Residential Home Gets Creative For Easter
The residents at the Orchards Residential Home in Wroughton, near Swindon, have created a beautiful display ahead of Easter in… Read More -
The Firs Residential Home Easter Events
We have a couple of upcoming events next week - please join us if you are around! 11th April: Easter… Read More -
DATE FOR DIARY: Easter Show at Willow Bank House
Join us on 19th April at Willow Bank House for our Easter show, 'In My Easter Bonnet' by Partytime Productions,… Read More -
Inglefield Nursing Home Dresses Up For Comic Relief
We had a fantastic Red Nose Day at Inglefield Nursing Home in Totland Bay, Isle of Wight! The staff team… Read More -
Relatives' Meeting - 19th April
Dear all, We are holding a meeting between staff and relatives on the 19th April at 14.00. Please do come… Read More -
Blackwater Mill Resident Receives Légion d'Honneur
On Sunday we had a very special day at Blackwater Mill Residential Home. Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight,… Read More -
Babs Celebrates Turning 100 at Kingland House
We had a very special occasion to celebrate yesterday - our lovely resident Babs turned 100! We had a visit from… Read More -
West Bank Residential Home Does Flower Arranging!
Last week the residents at West Bank Residential Home in Ross on Wye had a great time flower arranging! What a… Read More -
Furry Friend Visits The Firs Residential Home in Devon
We had a lovely visitor last week in the form of a fur ball! This little beauty has yet to… Read More -
Lovely Thank You Card From Inglefield Respite Resident
A lovely thank you card has been sent to staff at Inglefield Nursing Home in Totland, Isle of Wight from a… Read More -
Arts & Crafts At West Bank Residential Home
We have been making stained glass windows this week at West Bank Residential Home to try to brighten up these… Read More -
Father Christmas Takes A Trip To Willow Bank House
Santa Claus is coming to town....or rather has been to Pershore especially to visit Willow Bank House! We had a… Read More -
Woodland Court Carer Named Top 5 in South East
Congratulations to our carer Norma Parkin at Woodland Court Residential Home who has made us all extremely proud by coming… Read More -
Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree at Kingland House
Last weekend we all had a ball at Kingland House Nursing & Residential Home's Christmas Party. The whole of Poole… Read More -
Willow Bank House Celebrates National Romanian Day
We celebrated National Romanian Day at Willow Bank House Residential Home last week. Here are a few pictures of the… Read More -
Woodland Court On The Big Screen Following Double Award Win!
After winning two awards unexpectedly at the weekend at The News' Best of Health Awards - the 'Care Home of the… Read More -
Brunswick House Nursing Home Residents Have A Hoot!
This week at Brunswick House residents have had a very busy week! Firstly we had a feathery visitor! Ghost the owl… Read More -
DATE FOR THE DIARY: Woodland Court Christmas Party
Please save the date for Woodland Court's Christmas Party on 22nd December 2016. Come and join us anytime from 2.30pm… Read More -
West Bank Brings Back The Swinging Sixties!
Last week at West Bank Residential Home we had a superb Sixties party. So many of our residents attended and all… Read More -
Remembrance Day At Brunswick House Nursing Home
At Brunswick House Nursing Home we celebrated Remembrance Day by all gathering in the lounge to watch the service and… Read More -
DATE FOR THE DIARY - The Firs Residential Home Christmas Party
Please join us for Christmas fun and festivities at the Firs Residential Home on Saturday 17th December. We will have a… Read More -
DATE FOR THE DIARY: Inglefield Christmas Party
Come and join us for our Christmas Party at Inglefield Nursing Home on Friday 16th December from 2pm. Please let… Read More -
DATE FOR THE DIARY: Willow Bank Christmas Bazaar
Come one, come all, to our Christmas Bazaar at Willow Bank House Residential Home on the 10th December! Please see… Read More -
Inglefield Nursing Home Residents Make Lovely Lanterns
Last week at Inglefield Nursing Home we made pretty lanterns. It was a great activity and lots of residents got… Read More -
Willow Bank House Holds Remembrance Service
Over Remembrance weekend, we held a service at Willow Bank House with the Royal British Legion and Navy Club, including… Read More -
Woodland Court Win 2 Awards At The Best Of Health Awards
Huge congratulations to all the team at Woodland Court for winning not one, but TWO awards at the Portsmouth Best… Read More -
Pumpkins, Party Games And Paint At Woodland Court
This Halloween at Woodland Court lots of us got involved in face painting, games including 'pass the witches hat' and 'dress… Read More -
The Big (Spooky) Screen Comes To Willow Bank House
This Halloween we celebrated in style, turning part of the home into a cinema with a giant projector, screening Wolfman!… Read More -
Willow Bank House Wishes You A Happy Halloween
We have been carving pumpkins this week at Willow Bank House Residential Home as well as making other spooooooky decorations!… Read More -
Mildred Turns 105 At Brunswick House
Last week we celebrated the birthday of one of our oldest and dearest residents, Mildred, with lots of balloons, flowers… Read More -
Meet Our Feathery, New Admissions To Brunswick House!
Please welcome to Brunswick House Nursing Home our new feathery friends! Chickens Daisy (left), Patsy (middle) and Millie (right), joined us… Read More -
Dunmore celebrates another 90th!
Last week we had a fantastic party for one of our gentlemen, Victor, who turned 90 years old. Lots of his… Read More -
Sally's Stompers Line Dancing Come to Merry Hall!
Recently we had the amazing Sally's Stompers Line Dancing group in to entertain us all at Merry Hall in their… Read More -
West Bank's Singing Extravaganza!
This week at West Bank we had singing sensation Sadie in for a singing extravaganza! She performed her Royal Variety… Read More -
Inglefield Residents Get Arts & Crafty!
Inglefield residents have been busy this week making papier mâché maracas! Messy work but great fun! Read More -
Willow Bank's Day At The Beach
At Willow Bank we brought the beach to our care home! We had 4 tonnes of sand delivered to make our own… Read More -
Woodland Court's Visit From The Farm
Woodland Court Residential Care Home near Fareham had a fantastic day with the visiting farm last week! We had ponies,… Read More -
The Orchards Summer Garden Party!
Last week we had our annual summer garden party! We were fortunate enough to have glorious weather and were joined… Read More -
Iris Turns 93 At Merry Hall!
Today we celebrated the 93rd birthday of one of our lovely residents, Iris. She enjoyed cake with the staff and other residents… Read More -
The Orchards Go Strawberry Picking
This week we all went strawberry picking at a local strawberry farm. We collected plenty of delicious strawberries and had… Read More -
Inglefield Celebrates July Birthdays!
At Inglefield Nursing Home we have had a few birthdays already this month! We sang Happy Birthday to our lovely… Read More -
The Orchards Takes Part In Wroughton's Scarecrow Competition
At the Orchards we have been working hard at our entry into the annual Wroughton Scarecrow competition. With the theme… Read More -
Woodland Court Celebrates the Queen's 90th Birthday
To celebrate the Queen's 90th birthday at Woodland Court, we held a 1940's themed tea party with plenty of bunting, singing… Read More -
Brand New Website Launch!
For the last few months we have been working hard on revamping our website. You are now looking at the… Read More -
Summer is coming!
With summer just around the corner and the sunshine beginning to make regular appearances, there are lots of fun activities… Read More
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