Cheshire Home Summerstrand

21/04/2026

21/04/2026

The Sweethearts Foundation Information. The collection of bottletops and breadtags is still going strong - providing wheelchairs to those who are in need. Please familiarize yourself with the kinds of products accepted. It would be wonderful if you could sort for us please. Thank you for supporting this great cause! A cause very dear to us.

21/04/2026

“Imagine, for a moment, needing someone for the most basic parts of your day. To scratch your nose. To brush your teeth. To eat. To go to the bathroom.

None of our residents chose this life. They didn’t choose the accident, the illness, the moment that changed everything.
It is a hard reality—one that is often cruel and deeply unfair.

But what is even harder, is the silence that follows. The marginalisation. The way society looks away. The visits that don’t happen. The support that doesn’t come.

And yet—despite all of this—our residents still feel. They still hope. They still appreciate. A visit matters. A conversation matters.
A warm meal, a hot shower, clean bedding—these are not just services, they are dignity.

And here is where we come in. Our role is not just to meet needs.
It is to restore humanity where the world has overlooked it.
To treat every person not as a task, but as a life—full of history, personality, and worth.

Because while they may depend on us physically, they should never feel less than us as people.”

13/04/2026

We welcome Brendan Stones to Cheshire this month. Brendan joins us from East London, and is bringing his positive energy to our Home, along with a heap of creative talent. A summary from Brendans granny:

'Brendan is an energetic and outgoing young man with broad interests who embraces life enthusiastically. He was dealt a devastating blow when he suffered his first stroke at the age of 3. Over the next three years he had multiple TIAs and several strokes, each time fighting back bravely and struggling to regain the functions that were affected. At the age of 6 he finally received the diagnosis of Moyamoya disease, an incurable progressive condition that affects the blood supply to the brain. In 2014, at the age of 7 he had brain revasularisation surgery, but it was unfortunately too late to prevent the massive stroke that followed. His whole body was completely paralysed and for a week he was in ICU with his life hanging in the balance. At the lowest point he he lost his sight, but fortunately it returned. With his inimitable determination he faced the long road to recovery, learning to swallow, sit, speak and eventually walk again. Now, 12 years later, he has a good quality of life, and accepts his limitations with fortitude. He has a positive attitude to life, despite having been robbed of many of the things other teenagers take for granted.
Brendan discovered his passion for beading in 2020 during lockdown. He derives great pleasure from threading beads, and is very good at it, despite having only one functional hand.
He soon started talking about his “Beading Business” and wanting to sell his creations. Brendan has had successful stalls at markets in Grahamstown, East London and Knysna.
Brendan is very excited about this venture and your support is much appreciated.
Brendan does receive help and support to finish off his products from his brother and other family members'.
Welcome Brendan, looking forward to sharing this journey with you!

12/04/2026

Join us for our annual fete!

09/04/2026

Our draw took place for our February winners! Congratulations !!🤩

09/04/2026

Our draw took place for our January winners of our 300 Club! Congratulations!

05/04/2026

🎉 Raffle Winner Announcement! 🎉

A big congratulations to our lucky winner Marlene Britz - winner of the microwave! 👏

Pictured here with Danny – one of our amazing residents who helped make this raffle a success by selling tickets – thank you for your dedication and enthusiasm! 💙

The draw took place on 1 April (and no, this was no April Fool! 😉)

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to each and every person who supported this initiative. Your generosity truly makes a difference in the lives of our residents. 🌟

03/04/2026

From our Home to yours, blessings this Easter🩷🩷

01/04/2026

Our amazing residents are ready and excited 🎉

Join us for our Fete on 6 June 2026 – a very important fundraising event for our Home. Every bit of support makes a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.

Come along, bring your friends and family, and be part of something special 💙
We can’t wait to see you there!

01/04/2026

Celebrating a very special milestone today 🎉

Congratulations Deidre!! On your incredible 10-year anniversary at Cheshire Home Summerstrand. Your dedication, kindness, and unwavering commitment have made such a meaningful difference in so many lives.

Thank you for all that you do – you are truly appreciated 💙