A 100-year-old woman from Crewe has won the “Grow Old Disgracefully” writing competition with a vivid childhood memory of being saved by a bathtub, almost a century ago.
Irene Schofield, resident of Belong Crewe care village on Brookhouse Drive, impressed a panel of judges with her ‘Saved by a bathtub’ story.
Three elderly residents have been reunited more than 12 months after their homes were destroyed in the huge Beechmere care complex blaze in Crewe.
The devastating fire ripped through the homes of Doris Chell, Janet Kelly and Margaret Jackson, among many others.
South Cheshire resident Ronald Smith has enjoyed a rare double celebration that very few of us will ever experience!
For Ron has marked his 100th birthday – and then his 78th wedding anniversary just a day later.
Residents at Belong care village in Crewe are being cheered up during the Covid-19 epidemic – thanks to a pen pal initiative with youngsters!
Liverpool-based charity Ready Generations has encouraged children to become pen pals for older people in care, as part of their Reasons to Stay Cheerful Campaign.
Reaseheath College has cancelled all equine events and competitions at its centre in Nantwich until further notice.
And local care home group Belong has closed some of its core facilities in a bid to protect residents from the Coronavirus.
A pioneering pilot study exploring the impact of creative workshops on those living with dementia at Belong Crewe care village has been hailed a huge success.
Nantwich-based care village operator Belong has joined a project to see how arts can improve the lives of dementia sufferers.
Belong has teamed up with Liverpool’s centre for the contemporary arts, Bluecoat, in the unique three-year research project.
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