Milkwood
Movember at Milkwood
Our lovely Milkwood residents at their favourite café, wearing fake moustaches in support of Movember. A fun way to show our support for this important cause, all while sharing laughs and good company.
Read MoreChatty Cafe in Petersfield
We joined Clavio Lounge for the launch of their new community project, the “Chatty Table.” The Chatty Table at Clavio Lounge in Petersfield is open to anyone who feels isolated and wants to know that there will always be someone to chat with. To support Clavio’s new community project, Chatterwood and Milkwood House alternate attending…
Read MoreRemembrance Parade in Bordon
We had the honour of taking our very own veterans, Dennis, Ronnie, and other residents, to watch the Remembrance Parade in Bordon. Wrapped up warm, we enjoyed watching the troops march along to the sound of bagpipes and drums. Our lovely Dennis, proudly showed his medals during the Remembrance Parade, making the occasion even more…
Read MoreCelebrating 25 Years!
Today is a very special day—we’re celebrating 25 amazing years of Milkwood Care! As we look back on this incredible journey, Directors Robin Cheesman and Janet Leech reflect on how it all began in 1999. From their first meeting while building care homes to naming the company after Dylan Thomas’s poem “Under Milk Wood,” their…
Read MoreMilkwood Care attends Portsmouth FC Sponsor Day
Two members of our head office team were honoured to attend the Portsmouth Football Club Sponsor Day last month – a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with an organisation we proudly support. This year alone, we’ve enjoyed visits from Portsmouth players such as Marlon Pack and Connor Ogilvie, who spent time with our residents. Their interactions,…
Read MoreCanaries and days out
Some of our residents enjoyed a trip to Southsea for fish and chips, while others got acquainted with our new canaries! So far, we have named two of them Bob and Terrence. Suggestions for more names are welcome!
Read More98th birthday celebrations!
A fabulous Happy 98th Birthday to Dennis and Joy (one day early for Dennis). This friendship started at the age of 14 and all these years later the connection is still there. Happy birthday!
Read MoreArchery, coffee, and cake
Did you know that archery is considered one of the oldest sports in the world? That certainly deserves some respect, so we thought we would give it a try! Here we are, engaging in this fun sport on a sunny day, followed by a well-deserved rest with coffee and cake.
Read MoreSunny summer party at Milkwood House
What an amazing Summer Party we had! Thank you to everyone who came along to join in. We would like to thank our two singers, Lyndsey Walker and Ken Weaver for their entertainment – Lyndsey singing in our theme of 1940’s. A big thank you to Dean and the team in the kitchen for providing…
Read MoreBreakfasts at Milkwood House!
Milkwood House recognises that those they support used to consider breakfast as the “most important meal of the day”. We’re thrilled to share what our residents have been served during the first two weeks of August! From classic cooked breakfasts to lighter options, we’ve been busy in the kitchen.
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