Village Services

26/01/2026

What have we been doing? Encouraging walking and movement for those who are at risk of falls, pressure sores and muscle loss, walks around the boating lake, the village, Morris's of Usk or the reservoir are some favourite places.

We have started more junior team members on placement from colleges and school for them to gain experience in health and social care. It is always great to see them grow in confidence.

We've also been busy working with the pharmacies and the Dr's to ensure clients have a smooth care process and their needs are met.

02/01/2026

Happy New Year, neighbours!
Wishing you a bright, joyful, and opportunity‑filled 2026.
We’re kicking off the year at full speed here in our hub. Our amazing JUNIOR -team is already building new skills in First Aid and growing in confidence, ready to support our senior team and continue flying around our community with energy and heart.
A huge thank you to our incredible Trustees, neighbours, team members, clients, and the many local businesses who champion and support our work. Your belief in us keeps our mission moving.
A special shout‑out to: GP's and staff at Isca Medical center - St cadocs memory team - Candwr Brook pharmacy - Well Pharmacy- Colleg Gwent --THE PARAMEDICS and the local businesses who support who and what we stand for - Country Connect, Sperteri & Sons, Ponthir Road Service Station, Hedyn, Community Times, and AMP Training Solutions - ACT training — your partnership means the world to us.
Here’s to another year of community, collaboration, and making great things happen together.

23/11/2025

Togetherness is what truly matters - Please view our Tree at St Cadocs Church Caerleon this week only!

23/11/2025

Celebrating Our Junior Team
Our Junior Team has truly embodied the spirit of Togetherness, mastering the Coming Home Project for St Cadocs Church alongside our senior colleagues and serving vulnerable older adults with heart and purpose. Their dedication has been recognised with a special honour: Jessica Morden MP has invited them to the Houses of Parliament as her guests. Looking ahead, from February 2026 the team will shadow our senior team on the front lines of care, supported by Operations Director Carys Heath and Registered Manager Rachel Davies. Training and policy guidance will begin next week.
We couldn’t be prouder—your future is bright, and together we’ll continue to make a difference.

19/11/2025

04/11/2025

🕊️ To Our Village Services Team — You Awesome Birds 🕊️
Like geese in flight, you soar together — strong, graceful, and united in purpose. But you don’t just fly around our community… you fly with it. You lift older adults and their loved ones gently into new chapters, guiding them toward forever homes with dignity, care, and compassion.
This week, a family shared "We will never be able to find the words to express the joy you all brought to dad and the relief you provided for us. You all felt like part of the family and we will miss seeing everyone." That’s not just a compliment — it’s a legacy. You’ve become part of people’s stories, their healing, their hope.
So feel proud, you awesome birds. You’re not just flying — you’re uplifting lives, fly safe out there, please.

01/11/2025

Birthday Honks for Saadia & Malcom! 🎉
In Caerleon skies where the geese do roam,
Two birthday stars take flight from home—
Saadia and Malcom, bold and bright,
Spreading cheer from morning to night!
They flap from the hub with purpose and grace,
Bringing dignity to every place.
With training fresh and knowledge new,
They soar through tasks like pros (who flew!).
They visit shops and local spots,
With honks of love in flapping flocks.
They chat, they laugh, they lend an ear,
And make the greyest day feel clear.
They help with meals, with walks, with tea,
They’re Caerleon’s heart—goose VIPs!
Their wings of care, their honks of joy,
Make every elder shout “Oh boy!”
So here’s to birthdays, cake, and cheer,
To geese who make our lives sincere.
Saadia and Malcom, take a bow—
You’re flying legends, holy cow!
🎂 May your weekend be full of squawks and delight,
With candles, confetti, and hugs taking flight! 🎈
Happy Birthday with love from all the gaggle at Village Services.

23/10/2025

*TV Engineer needed*
We are currently in need of a TV Engineer for one of our vulnerable neighbours who has no picture on their TV, but volume is fine! If you know someone who can help, please message us on Facebook or give us a call on: 01633 376077 as soon as possible.

14/10/2025

Farewell, Printer – Hello, Planet! 🌍🖨️
After over a decade of loyal service (and jammed paper trays), we’ve finally parted ways with our beloved printer from Premier Copier Solutions Ltd. Huge thanks to Andrew Massey for being our print whisperer all these years!
Why the breakup? Blame the government (lovingly) – they’re pushing for greener, leaner operations, and we’re embracing it. Village Services is now piloting a digital platform to keep families—whether in Canada, Brussels, LA, Mexico, or just very far from Caerleon—in the loop with real-time updates.
Mostly, it’s going swimmingly... except when the internet decided to take a nap yesterday afternoon. That was fun. Big love to our clients, families, and heroic team for surviving the blip with patience, humour, and only mild panic.
Onward to a paperless future—with fewer tantrums from the printer and more smiles from the planet! 🌱💻

11/08/2025

🦢 Ode to Our Honk-tastic Hero: Rachel! 🎂
A Village Services Birthday Poem
When the skies turned grey and the winds blew rough,
And our gaggle was flapping, feeling quite gruff,
In swooped Rachel, calm and wise,
With tea in her hand and stars in her eyes.
She didn’t squawk, she didn’t shout,
She simply knew what she was about.
With a social care touch, so gentle and neat,
She turned chaos to calm—now that’s no small feat!
From Pontypool lanes to Cwmbrân’s green,
She’s the kindest manager we’ve ever seen.
She brewed her tea with mystical leaves,
And birds came down from nearby eaves.
They perched on her hand, they pecked at her cake,
Even pigeons queued up for goodness’ sake!
Her knowledge? Vast. Her hugs? Sublime.
Her spreadsheets? Done ahead of time.
She flew with the gaggle, not above nor below,
Just side by side, in perfect flow.
Now she leads with grace and flair,
With biscuits stocked and a comfy chair.
So honk your horns and flap your wings,
Let’s celebrate the joy she brings!
From all of us in this feathered crew,
We’re so lucky to have a boss like you.
🎉 Happy Birthday, Rachel! 🎉
May your tea be strong, your cake be sweet,
And your inbox forever stay in retreat!

18/07/2025

Birthday Wishes to Sue and Sally
Frontline stars of Village Services Caerleon’s heart
In Caerleon’s lanes where kindness flows,
Two birthday stars the village knows.
Sue and Sally, hearts so wide,
With care and grace they stand with pride.
Sue, with plans both sharp and neat,
Knows every wardrobe, every treat.
Meal times sparkle with her flair,
Each plate prepared with love and care.
Her method shines, her calm prevails,
She steers the ship through storm and gales.
Sally beams—a dazzling light,
Her smile alone makes wrongs feel right.
She lifts the room with gentle cheer,
And brings assurance far and near.
Her laughter heals, her presence warms,
She’s sunshine wrapped in human form.
Together they’re a perfect pair,
With patience rare beyond compare.
Even Asclepius might concede,
They’ve got more grace than gods indeed!
To clients, colleagues, friends alike,
They bring a joy no words can strike.
Rejuvenation, soul and skin,
They help the healing deep within.
So raise a toast, let voices sing,
For Sue and Sally—joy they bring!
Two birthday queens, our pride, our gold,
With hearts so big and spirits bold.