Brunelcare's ABC Centre Extra Care Housing

03/09/2025

🚤 Deerhurst Care Home's second annual boat trip of 2025!

Yesterday, 30 of the Deerhurst Family set sail on The Willow Trust boat for another fantastic day on the water. The sun shone, they enjoyed a delicious picnic, sang along to their favourite tunes, and even took turns steering the boat while soaking up the scenery! ☀️

A huge thank you to the skipper and volunteers who make this day possible, and a special shoutout to Mike from Kingswood Community Transport and Bobbie from ALD Automotives for driving our minibuses and helping us get there safely!

Find out more about our care homes here: https://www.brunelcare.org.uk/care-support/care-homes/

02/09/2025

🌳 Woodland Court Open Day – FOUR DAYS TO GO!🌳

Join us this Saturday 6th September from 2pm for our Open Day at Woodland Court – no need to book, just pop in!

☕ Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee
🏡 Take a tour of our beautiful self-contained retirement apartments and peaceful grounds
👋 Meet our friendly manager and chat with some of the lovely tenants who call Woodland Court home

We’d love to see you there! 💙

https://www.brunelcare.org.uk/locations/woodland-court-retirement-village/

27/08/2025

🌳 Woodland Court Open Day – You're Invited! 🌳

Join us on Saturday 6th September from 2pm for our Open Day at Woodland Court – no need to book, just pop in!

☕ Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee
🏡 Take a tour of our beautiful self-contained retirement apartments and peaceful grounds
👋 Meet our friendly manager and chat with some of the lovely tenants who call Woodland Court home

We’d love to see you there! 💙

26/08/2025

💍 After 42 years together, Valerie (73) and Patrick (78) finally said “I do” at Brunelcare’s Deerhurst Care Home in Bristol, where Patrick now lives.

The heartwarming ceremony took place on Deerhurst’s very own garden ‘beach’, with bridesmaids made up of four care staff and even a fellow resident, plus two flower girls – a true community celebration. 🌸

Patrick, a former bricklayer, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2020 and moved into Deerhurst last year. Worried his health might affect their bond, he asked Valerie to marry him – and just three weeks later, their special day became a reality. 💖

Valerie said: “I’m so happy to have married Patrick, albeit 42 years later. We had a fantastic day and we’re so grateful to the staff at Deerhurst for making it possible.”

Huge thanks to the Deerhurst team who went above and beyond to make the day magical – decorating, cooking, dressing residents, and creating memories the couple and their family will cherish forever. ✨

This is a beautiful reminder that love has no limits – and joy can thrive, even in the face of illness. 💕

21/08/2025

🏴‍☠️ Pirates with Attitude strike again at our Deerhurst Care Home 🏴‍☠️

Deerhurst had another fantastic afternoon with the Piratitude band – sunshine, rum & raisin ice cream, and plenty of singalong shanty songs kept everyone smiling. 🎶✨ Even Alfie the dog joined in the fun! 🐾💛

Find out more about our Deerhurst Care Home here - did you know they also offer day care facilities too! https://www.brunelcare.org.uk/locations/deerhurst-care-home/

20/08/2025

🌿✨ Garden Celebration at Brunelcare's Glastonbury Care Home 2025 ✨🌿

After 3 months of hard work, 15 staff gardeners, 6 families, 8 businesses, and countless generous donations, our garden transformation is finally complete – and what a celebration it was! 💚

From rebuilding raised beds and planting new shrubs 🌱 to restoring benches, creating a new patio, and even commissioning a beautiful butterfly wood carving 🦋 – the community truly came together.

A huge thank you to everyone who donated time, plants, equipment, and funds. Special thanks to the families who gifted benches, tables, and features in memory of loved ones – creating a space filled with beauty, meaning, and joy. 💐

We couldn’t have done it without you all – here’s to many happy days in our new garden! 🌞🎶🌸

Find out more about Glastonbury Care Home here: https://www.brunelcare.org.uk/locations/glastonbury-care-home/

19/08/2025

🇮🇳✨ Indian Independence Day at our Little Heath Care Home ✨🇮🇳

What an incredible day we had celebrating Indian Independence Day at Little Heath! 🎉

Residents were treated to the vibrant sounds of traditional Indian drummers, while our amazing staff wowed everyone with performances and dancing to share their culture. 💃🕺

Many of our residents said they had never experienced a day like it and are already asking when we can do it all again! 🥰

A huge thank you to our wonderful staff who went above and beyond to make the day so special – we are so grateful for you. ❤️

Find out more about Little Heath Care Home here: https://www.brunelcare.org.uk/locations/little-heath-care-home/

15/08/2025

Last week, Saffron Gardens held their own Jamaica-themed event to recognise Jamaica Independence Day🇯🇲

Residents enjoyed listening to a live music performance from Tan Teddy Jamaican Folk Culture Group and tasting some classic Jamaican food cooked by Homemaker Carlene!

14/08/2025

Property available for rent - BS7 🏡

We have a comfy ground floor studio flat available for rent at our Good Shepherd Close site in Bishopston, Bristol.

The flat is set in a quiet location at the top of a hill. Good Shepherd Close has a large shared garden area and is near local shops and bus stops for easy access into Bristol.

The weekly charge is £195.70 p/w to include rent, service charge, water, fuel and alarm. A minimum of 4 weeks' rent is required at sign up.

To find out more and apply, visit:
https://www.homechoicebristol.co.uk/Property/98070

13/08/2025

🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳 THIS SATURDAY 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳
🥳🥳🥳We can’t wait to see you there 🥳🥳🥳

13/08/2025

🌻Our Glastonbury Summer Garden Party🌻

At the end of July Glastonbury Care Home Care Home held a summer garden party to celebrate the completion of their gardening project! There was a tasty BBQ on the day and free ice creams all-round, displayed on an ice cream bicycle donated by Greyman Engineering, as well as musical entertainment for everyone to enjoy🎶

The gardening project was completed in July after 3 months of hard work from 15 staff gardeners, 6 families, 8 businesses, and generous donations of plants and equipment. The refresh included new vegetable beds, bench renovations, planting of new shrubs and plants, a butterfly wood carving, and even the building of a brand-new bandstand which was used by Wells City Band for their performance at the party.

This work has completely transformed Glastonbury's garden space and they had a fantastic time celebrating its unveiling on the sunny afternoon! A huge well done to everyone who has worked on and donated to the garden to make it an enjoyable space for our residents and their families🤗

11/08/2025

A glowing testimonial about our wonderful Housing Team!💙

We’ve just received some wonderful feedback from the relative of one of our housing customers — and they couldn’t be happier with the support their loved one has received:

“Brunelcare have been absolutely amazing... Mum has been a tenant with Brunelcare for many years and they have supported her with her needs with compassion, sympathy and understanding. Saying thank you seems very small in regard to all of your efforts.”

A huge THANK YOU to our incredible Housing Team for the care, dedication, and compassion you show every day. 🌟 You’re making a real difference.

If you are looking for housing with Brunelcare, you can find out more here: https://www.brunelcare.org.uk/housing/

08/08/2025

🌞🍔 BBQ & Beach Party Fun at Robinson House Care Home🍦🎶

A huge thank you to all our wonderful residents, staff, family, and friends who joined us for a fantastic BBQ & Beach Party! 💛

Our kitchen team pulled out all the stops with a delicious BBQ spread and treats, and the amazing Nick kept everyone smiling and singing with two hours of live entertainment! 🎤👏

The sun was shining, spirits were high, and it was a day to remember. ☀️

We can’t wait to welcome you all again soon — keep an eye out for our upcoming events! 😊

Find out more about Robinson House Care Home here: https://www.brunelcare.org.uk/locations/robinson-house-care-home/

14/05/2025

14/02/2025

❤️ 💕Happy Valentines Day From ABC 💕❤️
We have enjoyed a Valentines meal made by our wonderful catering team and a valentines raffle at coffee morning 💕❤️

21/12/2024

🎅🏻🎄⛄️ Tenants enjoyed a visit from
107th Bristol (Whitchurch) Scouts at the beginning of December and we can’t wait until they visit again ⛄️🎄🎅🏻

21/12/2024

🎄🎄Christmas Meal at The Whitchurch🎄🎄

20/12/2024

🎄🎄Whitehall Garden Centre 🎄🎄
A few of us enjoyed a morning out at the garden centre, taking in their lovely Christmas displays and all washed down with a lovely coffee ☕️

20/12/2024

🎅🏻🎄🎅🏻🎄Christmas Lunch 2024🎄🎅🏻🎄🎅🏻
We all enjoyed a delicious 3 course lunch cooked by kitchen staff. We all had a great time and even had a visit from Santa 🎅🏻

12/12/2024

🎄🎄Christmas Jumper Day 2024 🎄🎄

23/11/2024

🎄We are well and truely in the Christmas spirit at the ABC Centre 🎄 We had a fantastic day at our Christmas Market 🎄 Buying presents, playing games, visiting Santa, hot turkey and stuffing rolls and raising money for the tenants fund 🎄

22/11/2024

🎅🏻🎄🎅🏻🎄ITS TOMORROW🎄🎅🏻🎄🎅🏻
We are all set and ready for our market tomorrow and we can’t wait to see you there. We have lots of stalls including gifts, sweets & games. Our cafe will be open and serving a festive lunch. We will even be having a visit from the big man himself 🎅🏻 Please bring cash as we are a cash only event 👍

20/11/2024

🎅🏻 🎶 It’s Beginning To Look 🎶🎅🏻
🎅🏻🎅🏻🎶A Lot Like Christmas 🎶🎅🏻🎅🏻

18/11/2024

🎄🎄🎄🎄THIS SATURDAY 🎄🎄🎄🎄
🎄🎄🎄EVERYONE WELCOME🎄🎄🎄