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St Katharine’s House offers first class care for residents over 65 set in a picturesque ground of five acres.

13/05/2026

We had a really lovely morning at St Katharine's House , enjoying some classic tunes and plenty of smiles all round 🎶😊

We were delighted to welcome The Derilics, who filled the home with live music and created such a warm, uplifting atmosphere. There was tapping along, a few singalongs, and lots of happy moments shared between our amazing residents and staff 💜

It’s always amazing to see how music brings people together and sparks so many memories in such a natural way. Our residents really felt the joy of it all 🎵

08/05/2026

We’ve been busy at St Katharine’s celebrating World Health Day with a lovely homemade snack afternoon 🥒🥕

Our wonderful residents got hands on in the kitchen making their own fresh dips using simple, traditional ingredients. With just a few bits and pieces, we created three completely different flavours and there were plenty of chats about favourite recipes along the way 💜

The vegetables and salad were all washed, peeled and chopped by our residents before everyone tucked into their healthy treats together. It was such a nice way to spend the afternoon and a lovely reminder that healthy food can still be full of flavour 😊

04/05/2026

We head out into the community every week, and it’s something our lovely residents at St Katharine's House really look forward to 💜

Some days we’ll wander around a local garden centre, other times it’s a visit to a museum or a quick trip to pick up a few bits and pieces. There’s almost always time for a gentle browse in the charity shops too, you never know what little treasures might be waiting

It’s a simple routine, but those moments out and about bring a real sense of independence and a change of scenery that lifts everyone’s spirits. There’s always a story or two to share on the way back home

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01/05/2026

🌸 What’s on this May at St Katharine's House 🌸

We’ve got a wonderful mix of events coming up this May, and we’d love for our residents, families and our lovely local community to join in 💜

🏡𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 | 3rd May from 10:30am
Join our residents while they enjoying gardening and make new friends

🌹𝗩𝗘 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 | 7th May from 2:30pm
Come in to celebrate those who gave their bravery for us with singing, teas and homemade cakes

🚶𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗙𝗼𝗿 Alzheimer's Society | 18th May from 11:00am
Pop in for a little walk, whilst raising money for Alzheimer’s Society during

🧸 𝗧𝗲𝗱𝗱𝘆 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗣𝗶𝗰𝗻𝗶𝗰 | 29th May from 2:30pm
Enjoy the sunshine with our residents and staff with homemade cakes and snacks

🎤 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗿 | First and Third Monday of every month from 10:30am - 12:00pm
📅 This month: 4th May & 18th May

For more information, please call Olivia on 07806 767 926 or email Olivia@goldcarehomes.com

We’d love to see you there!

01/05/2026

International Jazz Day felt a little bit special at St Katharine's House this year 🎷

We were treated to a wonderful performance from Alan Hook, and from the moment he started playing, you could feel the room change. Our wonderful residents settled in, smiling as those first notes filled the space, and it wasn’t long before toes were tapping and a few gentle sways joined in too 💜

There’s something about live music that brings everyone together. Some of our residents closed their eyes and just listened, others chatted about memories the songs brought back, and every now and then you’d hear a little laugh as a familiar tune came along 🎵

It stayed with us long after the music stopped, those calm, happy moments we all shared.

01/05/2026

We’re proud to share this lovely review on carehome.co.uk! 🌟💜

Click the link to find out more: https://www.goldcarehomes.com/our-homes/st-katharines-house/

30/04/2026

April didn’t feel like one big moment across our homes, but lots of smaller ones and that’s what made it so special 💜

There were Easter crafts, feasts, time spent outside as the weather picked up, and plenty of conversations sparked along the way. We also took time to recognise Autism Acceptance Week and Parkinson’s Awareness Week, creating space to learn, reflect and support one another.

St George’s Day brought a bit of fun and familiarity too, with simple touches that made people smile 🏴

It’s these everyday moments that shape life in our homes, not just the celebrations, but the time spent together in between.

A big thank you, as always, to our teams for everything they do to make those moments happen

Here’s a little look at April across our homes 📸

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29/04/2026

The past couple of weeks at St Katharine's House have been simply beautiful, the kind of weather that gently calls you outside and makes you want to stay there just a little bit longer ☀️

We’ve been making the most of every moment in our garden, from a spot of gentle gardening to a few light hearted games, and plenty of sitting back and soaking up the sunshine. Our wonderful residents have been enjoying the slower pace, with chats flowing easily and laughter never too far away 💜

There’s something so special about these unhurried afternoons, just being together, enjoying the warmth and the little things that make our garden feel like such a lovely place to be.

24/04/2026

We spent a really lovely afternoon together celebrating St George’s Day at St Katharine's House , gathered around for a tea party kindly prepared by our kitchen team 🇬🇧 The room felt warm and relaxed, with plenty of chatter and cups of tea being topped up.

As we sat together, our residents shared stories of travels far and wide, from sunny holidays to big adventures, yet there was a quiet fondness when the conversation came back to England and home. It was one of those moments where everyone had something to share, and we all enjoyed listening.

With gentle folk music playing in the background, the whole afternoon had a soft, nostalgic feel to it. It was calm, comforting and full of those little moments that make days like this so special 💜

23/04/2026

We had a lovely trip down memory lane today at St Katharine's House as we explored our transport memorabilia from the retro box 🚗

Our residents really enjoyed looking through the items, from caravans to motorbikes, sparking all sorts of stories from years gone by. There was lots of sharing, with memories of travels, favourite vehicles and even a few familiar films that brought everything to life

It was so special to see the smiles as each memory was shared, with conversations flowing and everyone enjoying those moments together 💜

21/04/2026

It really was a special morning for us at St Katharines Care Home 💜

We set off with a few of our residents to visit the Parkinsons.Me garden in West Locking, joining in with a very meaningful celebration. Ewan, the founder, was there to mark the tenth anniversary by planting a tree, and it felt like such a lovely moment to be part of. Hearing how the garden grew from a small idea into something so important made it all the more special.

Afterwards, we settled down for a relaxed picnic in the sunshine, with a delicious spread prepared by our wonderful catering team. There were plenty of smiles when the cakes came out, and they didn’t last long at all 🍰

The afternoon was filled with gentle chats, shared stories and simply enjoying the space together. Our residents loved listening to Ewan speak about what the garden means to him, and there was such a warm, peaceful feeling all around us. One of those days that stays with you 💜

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http://www.goldcarehomes.com/our-homes/st-katharines-care-home/

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