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26/09/2025

Thank you to all who donated to our Macmillan Coffee morning which was a huge success. Together we raised an amazing £438 which will go to the Macmillan Cancer Support. 😃👏👏

24/09/2025

We are having our Macmillan Coffee morning this Friday 26th September from 10am-11.30am. All donations are welcome and will go towards helping people living with cancer.

23/09/2025

🎉 Our brand-new website is live! ✨

Visit www.hawthornsretirement.co.uk and discover the unique charm of the Hawthorns Retirement Villages.

🌊 Whether you’re dreaming of coastal living or a peaceful countryside escape, you’ll find the perfect place to enjoy your retirement at Hawthorns. 🌿

No matter where you are on your journey - planning ahead or simply exploring - you’ll find everything you need, right at your fingertips. ✨

12/09/2025

A brilliant afternoon with Stephen Dunnett 🎤🎷🎸

05/09/2025

Rob our driver took residents to the enchanting Leonardslee Gardens this week where they had the opportunity to see Wallabies 😀

03/09/2025

📢 Big News for the Hawthorns Retirement Villages! 🌿

A fresh look, new features, and an improved experience - our new website is coming soon.

Discover details about our vibrant retirement villages, explore a wide range of amenities and activities, and find all the resources you need to plan your ideal retirement lifestyle. ✨

We’re excited to welcome you to a more connected Hawthorns - stay tuned for the launch!

03/09/2025

Oomph Exercise - Moving and Grooving on a Tuesday afternoon🎵

02/09/2025

📢 Welcome to a new chapter of Avery Talk! 💙

Your much-loved newsletter is now refreshed and relaunched as a quarterly edition, giving us even more space to celebrate the people, successes, and heartfelt moments that define Avery Healthcare.

You'll find stories, standout moments, milestones and achievements that make our homes great places to live and work.

We're shining a brighter spotlight on our unique communities and inviting everyone to be a part of the journey ✨

👉 Discover the new edition - click here to read:
https://pulse.ly/zshrzypbkn

02/09/2025

📢 Welcome to a new chapter of Avery Talk! 💙

Your much-loved newsletter is now refreshed and relaunched as a quarterly edition, giving us even more space to celebrate the people, successes, and heartfelt moments that define Avery Healthcare.

You'll find stories, standout moments, milestones and achievements that make our homes great places to live and work.

We're shining a brighter spotlight on our unique communities and inviting everyone to be a part of the journey ✨

👉 Discover the new edition - click here to read:
https://pulse.ly/nehhakiv8l

28/08/2025

A wonderful afternoon with The Pevensey Ukulele Group 😃

26/08/2025

We had lots of fun creating and arranging our Avery In Bloom competition entry. 😃🪻🌼🌼 This display was about Eastbourne and our local heritage.

21/08/2025

Brian has created a delightful Tapestry of Beachy Head and the Lighthouse😃 Well Done Brian👏

19/08/2025

A 1000 piece puzzle completed by residents. This one is a beautiful scene of Positano, Italy.

14/01/2025

We’re relaunching the ✨ Avery People Recognition Awards ✨ for 2025 and we need YOUR help to celebrate the incredible contributions of our team members! 🏆

This year, we’ll be celebrating outstanding individuals and teams every quarter, with bigger rewards and even more recognition.

Is there someone at Avery who goes above and beyond? Now’s your chance to recognise their hard work!

🏆 Annual Winners: Each receiving a £2000 holiday voucher!
✨ Quarterly Winners: Up to five winners each receiving a £50 Love2Shop voucher!

How to nominate: simply email averyawards@averyhealthcare.co.uk with:

• Your name & contact details
• Nominee’s name & job title
• The name of the home they work at
• Supporting information (testimonials, photos, etc.)

Let’s celebrate the incredible achievements and people that make each Avery Healthcare home, extraordinary! 💙

10/12/2024

Avery Life Issue 12 is here!

We’re excited to share the latest edition of Avery Life with you!

Inside, you’ll find:
- Inspiring fundraising stories from our staff and residents
- Highlights from our LGBTQ+ coffee mornings
- Updates on our new builds
- Heartwarming marriage and birthday milestones
- Details on how to submit a nomination for the Avery People Recognition Awards
- And much more!

Whether you prefer flicking through a magazine at one of our homes or reading online, Avery Life has something for everyone.

📖 Pick up your copy at the reception desk of your care home or retirement living community, or read Issue 12 online now by clicking here: https://indd.adobe.com/embed/c3d64884-5a9d-4138-b70c-afa6cb72b141?startpage=1&allowFullscreen=true

20/10/2024

🎉 Exciting Announcement! 🎉

We are thrilled to celebrate the winners of the Avery People Recognition Awards for Q3! Your support in recognising the outstanding contributions of colleagues across our homes has been incredible. These awards honour the hard work, dedication, and positive impact of our amazing teams.

💡 Want to know who the winners are? Click here: https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/company-news/winners-of-the-avery-people-recognition-awards/

We also want to remind everyone that nominations for the next quarter are now open! If you know someone who goes above and beyond, don’t miss this chance to nominate them. Submissions close on 31st December.

To nominate, please email averyawards@averyhealthcare.co.uk with your nominee’s name, job title, and supporting information.

Thank you for helping us continue to celebrate excellence across Avery Healthcare! Your participation truly makes a difference.

13/10/2024

We are delighted to announce the winners of this year’s Avery In Bloom competition! 🌼

This wonderful initiative has once again shone a light on the incredible gardening efforts of our residents and staff, helping to make our homes even more vibrant, welcoming, and beautiful.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated and shared their passion for gardening. Your creativity and hard work are truly what makes Avery Healthcare special. Each of the winners will receive a well-deserved prize voucher, which will be sent directly to their homes. 🎉

Now, let’s take a moment to celebrate the green-fingered stars in each category:

Best First Impressions

- 1st Place: Wimbledon Common Care Home

- 2nd Place: Wandsworth Common Care Home

- 3rd Place: Droitwich Mews Care Home

Miniature Garden

- 1st Place: South Lodge Care Home

- 2nd Place: Ashurst Mews Care Home

- Joint 3rd Place: Amarna House Care Home / Squires Mews Care Home

Novelty Planter

- 1st Place: Aldridge Care Home

- 2nd Place: Eastbourne Gardens Care Home

- Joint 3rd Place: Cliveden Manor Care Home / Miramar Care Home

A special mention goes to Knowle Gate Care Home for their inspiring “Wonky Garden” project, where residents and staff worked together to transform raised beds into a flourishing garden full of homegrown fruit and vegetables. 🍅 The Well-being Team was so impressed by this initiative that, although it wasn’t part of the official competition, it received extra recognition for its creativity and teamwork.

Congratulations to all the winners! 🥳 Your dedication is what makes our homes such wonderful places to live and work. We can’t wait to see what blooms next year!

16/08/2024

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the August edition of our newly redesigned Avery Talk!

This month’s edition is packed with exciting content. Read about the incredible fundraising efforts across our homes, get a glimpse into our memorable Classic Car Appreciation Day, and check out our Photo of the Month! Additionally, we honour the milestone birthdays and anniversaries of our cherished residents.

To read Avery Talk – August 2024 – click here:https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Avery-Talk-Newsletter-August-Edition.pdf

We’re eager for you to explore the refreshed Avery Talk and hope you enjoy the new design as much as we do!

14/08/2024

🌟 Winners Announced: Avery People Recognition Awards! 🌟

We are thrilled to celebrate the incredible winners of our first quarter People Recognition Awards! 🎉

With over 200 nominations, your dedication to recognising the outstanding contributions of your colleagues has been truly inspiring.

Each winner will soon receive their awards, including a framed certificate, a £50 Love to Shop voucher, and a special pin badge!

Want to see the full list of our amazing winners? Head over to our official announcement here: https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/company-news/winners-announced-people-recognition-awards/

📝 But that’s not all—nominations for the second quarter are now OPEN! We encourage all staff, residents, and relatives to participate by submitting your nominations before 30th September. Help us continue to recognise the exceptional efforts of those who make Avery Healthcare such a special place.

To submit a nomination, simply email averyawards@averyhealthcare.co.uk with:
- Your name and contact details
- Nominee’s name and job title
- The name of the home where the nominee works
- Supporting information on why the nominee deserves to win, including testimonials and photographs if available

Let’s keep celebrating the stars in our community! 🌟

23/07/2024

🌸 Avery In Bloom 2024 - Deadline Extended! 🌸

Join us in our annual gardening competition, celebrating the creativity and dedication of our residents, and their loved ones.

Help to transform the gardens at our care homes into stunning, vibrant spaces! Showcase your green thumbs with Olympic-themed displays, miniature gardens, or quirky planters.

If you're visiting a loved one or relative and want to get involved, we wholeheartedly encourage you to join the fun!

The deadline has been extended to Friday 30th August, so there is still time to get involved! Send your photos and journey sheets to averyinbloom@averyhealthcare.co.uk.

Let’s inspire each other and create something beautiful together! 🌿🌺

12/07/2024

Welcome to the July edition of Avery Talk, a round-up of all the exciting events and activities that have taken place in and around our homes over the past few weeks.

In this issue, read about Care Home Open Week, our team members’ fundraising efforts, submit a nomination for our Avery People Recognition Awards, and heart-warming photos of residents celebrating National Italy Day, D-Day and Father’s Day!

Click the link to download and read more:

Welcome to the July edition of Avery Talk, a round-up of all the exciting events and activities that have taken place in and around our homes over the past few…

09/07/2024

🏆 Our Avery People Recognition Awards are BACK!🏆

🗓️ Nominations are now OPEN and will close on Monday 30th September.

🏆 The complete list of award categories and what to include in your nomination can be found on www.averyhealthcare.co.uk - there are 17 categories to pick from!

🗳️ To submit your nominations, please email averyawards@averyhealthcare.co.uk with nominee details and supporting info.

We received over an incredible 200 nominations last quarter! A number of winners will be chosen each quarter and invited to our Annual Awards ceremony in November 2024! Stay tuned as we unveil the first quarter's winners soon!

Celebrate our exceptional individuals at Avery Healthcare by submitting your nominations today! 🌟

24/06/2024

📣 Last Chance to Vote! 🗳️

⏰ Voting for the first quarter of the Avery People Recognition Awards closes soon - on June 30th! If you haven't submitted your votes yet, now is the time to make your voice heard.

🌟 Don't miss this opportunity to recognise and celebrate the incredible dedication and hard work of our amazing colleagues. Every vote counts in shining a spotlight on those who truly make a difference.

📥 To cast your vote, simply email your nominations to averyawards@averyhealthcare.co.uk. Be sure to include all the necessary details to support your nominee!

Let's come together and show our appreciation for the outstanding members of our Avery community. Get your votes in before it's too late!