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Wine, family and staying active – Frodsham care home resident celebrates her 100th birthday in style

A Cheshire centenarian who was still cycling to the shops for a bottle of wine at the age of 94 has celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by family and friends. Eirwen Lacey, known as Eira to those closest to her, marked the milestone with not one but two celebrations at Hillcrest care home in Frodsham, part of Aurem Care. Originally from Conwy in North Wales, Eira lived there until she was 16 before moving to Chester, where she later met her husband Des while they

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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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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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Wild West comes to Caterham care home

Residents at Buxton Lodge care home in Caterham saddled up for a day of Wild West fun, complete with cowboy-themed wanted posters, music, decorations and a very special cake. Residents, relatives and staff at the Aurem Care home all got involved in the themed celebration, which transformed Buxton Lodge into its own corner of the Wild West. One of the highlights was creating personalised wanted posters featuring the faces of residents and staff. The posters proved such a hit that residents asked for their own

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