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Young ballroom stars bring a world of dance to Caterham care home

Residents at a Caterham care home were treated to a spectacular day of music and dancing when two talented young ballroom dancers brought their moves to the home. Buxton Lodge care home, part of Aurem Care, welcomed Jack and Paishey , who compete in ballroom competitions around the world, as part of a special dance day organised for residents, relatives and staff. The pair performed a selection of ballroom routines, giving residents the chance to enjoy the kind of dancing more usually seen on the

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Much-loved belly dancer returns from Cyprus for special celebration at Caterham care home

A popular belly dancer, who moved to Cyprus, has made a special return to a Caterham care home after calls from residents and families for her to perform one more time. Buxton Lodge, part of Aurem Care, turned Chantel’s first visit back to England into a colourful Mardi Gras-themed celebration. The performer had previously been a much-loved visitor to the home before emigrating to Cyprus last year. Residents and their families had continued to ask after her, so when she contacted the Buxton Lodge activities

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Belper care home residents thank firefighters who kept them safe during dramatic chapel fire

Residents and staff at a Derbyshire care home welcomed local firefighters for a special thank-you after crews worked through the night to tackle a serious fire metres from the home. Kilburn Care Home in Kilburn near Belper, part of Aurem Care, invited firefighters from Ripley Fire Station to the home after a blaze broke out at a neighbouring chapel. More than six fire engines and several police units attended the incident, which saw firefighters work through the night to bring the blaze under control and

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Family reunion as ‘emotional’ Sevenoaks care home resident walks daughter down the aisle

A resident at Westbank care home in Sevenoaks enjoyed an emotional and unforgettable family occasion when he proudly walked his daughter Michelle down the aisle on her wedding day. 69-year-old Sam Donaldson donned his best suit for the special day at Hever Castle, where he was supported by Valli, a carer from Westbank, part of Aurem Care. Preparations began at the home on the morning of the wedding, with Westbank’s hairdresser coming in especially to make sure Sam was looking his best for the occasion.

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Flowers bring smiles to Penicuik care home residents

Residents at a Penicuik care home have been putting their creativity to good use and using it to brighten the day of a friend. Residents at Aaron House Care Home, part of Aurem Care, enjoyed a flower arranging session which encouraged everyone to express their artistic side and create their own individual displays. Rather than following a set design, residents were given the freedom to choose their flowers and arrange them however they wished, resulting in a colourful collection of creations. But residents Jack and

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Weekly singalong hits the right note with Chesterfield care home residents

A weekly singing session at a Chesterfield care home is proving a big hit with residents, bringing people together for music, friendship and plenty of conversation. More than 20 residents and friends at Brimington Care Home, part of Aurem Care, regularly take part in the Wednesday morning singalong, which has become a firm fixture in the home’s calendar. The hour-and-a-half sessions are hosted by volunteers Margaret and Sandra and feature residents’ favourite songs and well-known tunes from years gone by. As well as joining in

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