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Tom Bendall, our ever inspring resident at The Lodge has set himself a new challenge!   After an uphill struggle over the past 14 years, Tom has already surpassed everyone’s expectations. With sheer determination Tom is now able to walk a short distance with an aid. With this massive accomplishment under his belt, Tom has a new challenge…

Castleford staff and residents have plans to conquer a 5 mile walk over the Old Severn Bridge that that links the M4 into Wales. Taking place on Wednesday 15th August 2012 and setting off at 11am from the start of the bridge, staff and residents are set to dress in all manner of fancy outfits…

Over the past few months, we have been undergoing a complete branding update. As you can already see, our sparkling new website has taken shape. Not only does it look fresh and vibrant but our main aim was to make it easy for everyone to navigate and find the information that they need to know…

The date is looming for Tom’s big jump! With the 3rd of September marked in the diary, we are all looking forward to the big day. If you would like to make a donation please contact us at head office on 01730 233993. Let’s hope this sunny spell holds out and Tom’s jump goes ahead on…

We are currently searching for a Cook/Chef for Chatterwood Care Home based in Liss. Alternate weekends and holiday cover required. Experience necessary, mainly home cooked traditional meals to be prepared. For more information or to apply, please contact Joyce Gilfroy – 01730 893 943

As the big day looms, there is no turning back now! Let’s just hope all of the hard work and training for the Great South Run has paid off! I will be running in aid of the Care Professionals Benevolent Fund once again and hope to raise as much as possible for this great cause.…

Ganarew House resident Jan Griffiths and her husband George, a retired Doctor recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. The happy couple celebrated in true Ganarew style, with a home-made cake, romantic dinner together, and also received a congratulations card from The Queen herself. We think 60 years certainly warrants their royal recognition and we wish…

Milkwood Care has been supporting The Care Professionals Benevolent Fund since the charity was established in 2009. We chose the CPBF as our ‘Charity of the Year’ in 2012. Our target throughout the year was to raise £10,000 with the help of staff, residents and supporting family and friends. Fundraising activities have included sponsored walks,…

A local charitable organisation, TLC, recently visited Milkwood Care Home in Liss to give the residents some relax time. The kind therapists who donate their time, worked hard for the whole morning offering hand massages to residents who felt the need for a pamper. Our residents felt suitably relaxed after their time with the therapists…

The month of love brings no end of romantic activity to Castleford House. Preparations for the Valentines Tea Dance included decorating the main lounge with flowers and hearts which the residents enjoyed watching. The ladies at Castleford do enjoy a good pamper session, so just in time for the dance, we had hair washing, colouring…