Coppice Lea

24/07/2025

🌟 Celebrating 10 Years of Dedication! 🌟

We are incredibly fortunate to have such committed and passionate team members by our side ,and today we’re celebrating one of them: Victorio, who has been with us for the past 10 years as a chef!

Victorio’s dedication, skill, and heart have made a lasting impact on everyone he works with , staff and residents alike. The meals are made with love, and his positive spirit is truly contagious in the kitchen and beyond.

Thank you, Victorio, for your loyalty, hard work, and the care you put into everything you do. Here’s to a decade of excellence and to many more to come! 🙌🍽️🎉

23/07/2025

Where every dish is made with care - and served with a smile. 💙

At Aria Care, we know food is so much more than fuel. It’s a source of comfort, connection, and a true sense of home.

👨‍🍳 Our chefs work hand-in-hand with care teams to create meals that are not only nutritious, but also deeply personal - shaped by each resident’s tastes, cultural background, and dietary needs.

From familiar favourites to new flavours, every dish is an opportunity to bring people together - with hospitality from the heart.

Because dining at Aria isn’t just about what’s on the plate - it’s about how it makes you feel.

22/07/2025

Dementia care should never be one-size-fits-all.

We believe that dementia doesn’t define a person and our approach to care reflects that.

Our specialist dementia communities are calm, familiar, and purpose-built to support comfort, independence and connection. From memory walls to sensory gardens, every detail is designed to help people feel safe, understood, and truly valued.

Whether it’s a quiet moment of recognition or a shared smile over afternoon tea, the little things matter most.

🔗 Learn more about our dementia care homes: ariacare.co.uk

18/07/2025

Leading with heart: Sue Smart featured in The Carer magazine! 🌟

We’re incredibly proud to see Sue Smart, Home Manager at Abbeycrest Nursing Home in Sonning Common, featured recently in The Carer for her outstanding leadership and dedication to care. 💙

With over 40 years of nursing experience, Sue has brought warmth, compassion, and transformation to Abbeycrest - taking the home from just 4 residents to full occupancy of 70, all without the use of agency staff. Her commitment to creating a supportive and connected team culture is truly inspiring.

From daily garden walks and resident check-ins to celebrating passions (like helping a resident publish her first book of paintings!), Sue brings heart and purpose to every moment. ✨

She says it best:
“To get a smile when you see a resident or family member is priceless. It means everything to me to see them happy.”

👏 Congratulations, Sue - we’re so proud of you and all that you do!

16/07/2025

We’re proud to announce that we’ve chosen Sona as our new end-to-end workforce management partner, supporting our digital transformation journey across all Aria Care homes. 💻

With nearly 4,000 colleagues across our care communities, Sona will help us bring together Scheduling, HR, Payroll and Employee Engagement into one seamless, easy-to-use platform - designed specifically for the care sector.

This move will reduce admin, improve data accuracy, and empower our teams with the tools they need - all in one place.

💬 As Russ Auty, Aria Care’s Project Manager, shared:

“Sona is by far the smoothest HR platform I’ve ever come across… This is exactly what modern WFM technology should look like – it just makes everyone’s life easier.”

From AI-powered insights to lightning-fast development and automation, we’re confident this partnership will help us deliver even better outcomes for our colleagues - and ultimately, for the people we care for.

15/07/2025

Please join us at the Care Sector Fundraising Ball this September! It's shaping up to be a fantastic event. Championing Social Care supports thousands of care workers across the country, and this is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate care and stand with the people who deliver it.

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14/07/2025

11/07/2025

🌟 Celebrating Our June Hearts of Gold Nominee! 🌟

At Coppice Lea, we’re bursting with pride to announce that our incredible housekeeping colleague, Rajan,has been nominated for June’s Hearts of Gold Award! 🏆

Rajan’s dedication, attention to detail, and warm spirit make our home shine every single day. Whether he’s ensuring our spaces are spotless or brightening someone’s day with his kindness, Rajan embodies the values we cherish at Coppice Lea.

This nomination is due to his hard work and the positive impact he has on residents, families, and our entire team. A huge round of applause for Rajan! 👏

10/07/2025

10/07/2025

🍫♻️ Recycling Never Tasted So Sweet!🍓🍎🍐

After celebrating National Chocolate Day in true indulgent style, we decided to make the most of the leftover chocolate — and what better way than turning it into a chocolate fountain! 😍

Residents gathered round to enjoy a delicious experience dipping fresh fruits into the warm, flowing chocolate. The room was filled with laughter, smiles, and the sweet aroma of chocolate one more time!

It’s all about enjoying the little things, being creative, and not letting anything go to waste 💚♻️🍫

09/07/2025

Joy Across Generations at Denham Manor!

Our home was buzzing with laughter and love as we welcomed Year 3 and 4 pupils from Denham E-Act Academy for a truly heartwarming day of intergenerational fun.

As part of the Happiness Programme by Social-Ability, residents and students enjoyed sensory-based games like balloon popping, fishing, and even a few rounds of air hockey (a resident favourite!).

The day was filled with smiles, shared stories, and meaningful connection - proving that joy knows no age. Music rounded off the celebrations with a singalong of timeless classics, sparking cherished memories for many. 🎶

A huge thank you to the brilliant team at Social-Ability for bringing this wonderful experience to life and supporting the wellbeing of our residents through innovative, inclusive technology.

📞 Want to learn more about life at Denham Manor? Call us on 01895 690 030 to book a visit.

09/07/2025

🎭☀️ Summer Fun with Carousel Theatre Company! ☀️🎭

What an absolutely brilliant week so far at Coppice Lea as we welcomed the wonderful Carousel Theatre Company for their lively performance of “Summer Holiday”! 🎶🌴

The sun may not have been shining outside, but it certainly was in our hearts – the laughter, music, and joy they brought lit up the entire home. From toe-tapping tunes to classic summer antics, everyone was transported straight to the seaside!

And let’s not forget the highlight of the day… our very own resident won the Knobbly Knees Competition! 🦵👑 We always knew we had a star in our midst!

Thank you to the Carousel team for such a memorable afternoon. Here’s to more fun, smiles, and unforgettable moments. 💛

09/07/2025

🍫🌍 Happy National Chocolate Day! 🌍🍷

Yesterday , at Coppice Lea, we turned World Chocolate Day into a delicious adventure! 😋 Residents were treated to a chocolate tasting extravaganza — from rich darks to creamy milks and everything in between.

To top it all off, we paired the treats with a little wine and lots of laughter. 🍷🍫💬 It was a day full of smiles, sweet indulgence, and a bit of luxury — just the way we like it!

Here’s to making memories one chocolate at a time! ❤️

07/07/2025

100 years of stories, service, and a little bit of rum! 🥃🎂

We were honoured to celebrate a remarkable milestone at Knowle Park Nursing Home as resident Peter turned 100!

Born in 1925, Peter’s life has been full of rich experiences - from his early engineering apprenticeship to his proud service in the Royal Navy. He’s a man of quick wit, deep conversations, and a true love for chess and family life.

With two daughters, five grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren, Peter is surrounded by love and laughter. His secret to a long life? “Just enjoy life as it is - and drink a bit of rum!”

Thank you for sharing your warmth, wisdom, and humour with all of us at Aria Care.

04/07/2025

Aria Care is proud to be working with Circom – a leader in sustainable waste management – to ensure that 100% of our general waste, recycling, glass and food waste now goes to zero landfill across the business. 🌍

Recently, members of our team, including James Clear and Rowen Campbell, visited Circom’s cutting-edge facilities – home to the largest mattress recycling operation in Europe. Witnessing the incredible processes first-hand, from recycling to innovative reuse (yes, even the boardroom table!), really brought home the impact of this partnership.

A huge thank you to the Circom team for the warm welcome and inspiring tour. We're excited about what we can achieve together on our journey toward greater sustainability. 💚

04/07/2025

🐴 BREAKING NEWS: The "Manual Lawn Mowers" Have Returned for Duty! 🌱

Guess who popped by for a gourmet breakfast today? Our fabulous neighbor’s horse decided the grass just beside our care home looked extra tasty (and honestly, who can blame him?). 🌞

This isn’t their first rodeo – these clever, four-legged landscapers swing by every so often to “mow” the lawn in the most eco-friendly (and adorable!) way possible. 🌿✂️ In fact, they’re so reliable at trimming the greenery that some residents have lovingly nicknamed them… The Manual Lawn Mowers!😂

There’s nothing like seeing our residents light up watching these gentle giants graze peacefully. It’s nature’s therapy at its finest! 💚

To our wonderful neighbors: Thank you for sharing your “mowers” with us – they always bring smiles and a little country magic to our day. 🏡❤️

03/07/2025

🍕🎉 This past week at Coppice Lea has been full of flavour and fun! From hands-on pizza making to delicious stuffed tomato creations, our residents have been busy bringing culinary joy to life. 😋🍅

And how better to wrap up such a vibrant week than with a Karen Carpenter tribute 🎶 and a fabulous Rainbow Party 🌈 full of colour, music, and smiles all around!

Here’s to laughter, creativity, and unforgettable moments! 💜✨

03/07/2025

Driving Strategy from the Heart: Our Home Managers Workshop 🌟

This week we came together for our quarterly home managers workshop focusing on what truly matters: delivering our strategy while keeping quality and the person at the centre of everything we do.

Using our blend of compassion and professionalism, we worked through the decisions and actions needed to continue to deliver outstanding care.

Tapping into the knowledge and experience across the whole group, we explored how we can continue to grow and innovate—without ever losing sight of the individuals who live and work in our homes.

We spent time looking at our own personality preferences, as part of our ongoing commitment to developing and supporting effective and compassionate leaders.

It was inspiring to see the passion, insight, and dedication in the room, as well as a strong sense of team ethic.

03/07/2025

Wishing the very best of luck to Janos Csavas from Wytham House, who is representing Aria Care in the Midlands regional final of the NACC Care Chef of the Year competition today! 🏆

Janos has shown incredible creativity, skill and passion in his cooking, and today he’ll be showcasing his talents on a regional stage alongside some of the best in the industry. This prestigious competition celebrates excellence in care catering – and we’re so proud to have Janos flying the flag for Aria Care. 💙

Today’s heat follows the South East heat last week, where we had not one but two talented chefs competing – Simon Boyden from Knowle Park in Cranleigh, and Jonny Hollis from Riverside in Ware. We are so proud of all these chefs and everything they do for our residents.

Everyone at Wytham House and across the Aria family is cheering you on. You've already achieved something special – now go and make it unforgettable! 👏

02/07/2025

We’re incredibly proud to announce that Solent Grange Nursing Home has won The Palliative Care Team Award for Residential and Nursing Homes (Independent) at The Palliative and End of Life Care Awards 2024! 🏆

Hosted by the inspiring Kate Garraway at London’s Hilton Bankside, the event celebrated excellence in end-of-life care across the UK - and we’re honoured that Solent Grange was recognised for their exceptional teamwork, compassion, and dedication.

This award highlights the team’s incredible ability to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of residents and their loved ones during life’s most sensitive moments.

Home Manager Alison Gray shared:

“We’re humbled to receive this amazing recognition, knowing that every colleague plays a vital role... We feel honoured to play a small part in our residents’ wonderful lives.”

👏 Congratulations to the entire team at Solent Grange - this achievement is so well deserved.

01/07/2025

Care you can trust. Support you can feel.

Thinking about care for yourself or a loved one? We know how important it is to find the right place. That’s why at

Aria Care, we offer:

🏡 Personalised support tailored to every individual
👩‍⚕️ Compassionate, highly trained teams
💬 Clear, open conversations every step of the way

Let us help you take the next step with confidence.

📞 Book a visit today and see why so many families choose Aria.

25/06/2025

We hope you can come and join us at Coppice Lea for a Frank Sinatra Tribute on the 24/07/2025

25/06/2025

Coppice Lea hope you all are in good health and keeping hidrated. We also wanted to invite you to one of our events if your in the area ✨🍷🍾🧀