Forest Care - News, Events & Articles
Forest Care's Autumn 2026 Newsletter showcases a season of memorable outings, celebrations and community connections across our homes. Residents enjoyed visits to lavender and sunflower fields, animal encounters, boat trips, musical performances and Afternoon Tea Week. Highlights included a 75th wedding anniversary celebration, national recognition in the Lottie Awards 2026, and inspiring resident and staff spotlights that bring our communities to life. Read more...
Residents, relatives and staff at Holly Lodge and Cedar Lodge came together for Bake & Brew fundraisers in support of Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice. Homemade cakes, biscuits and sweet treats, prepared by staff, residents and families, were enjoyed by all. With an additional £500 donation from Forest Care, the events raised an impressive £915.60 for the local charity. Read more...
Ree and Bryan celebrated an incredible 75 years of marriage at Rowan Lodge by recreating cherished honeymoon memories. Surrounded by family and friends, they enjoyed a romantic lunch, reminisced over their wedding album and took part in a seaside-themed celebration inspired by their honeymoon in Torquay, honouring a remarkable love story spanning more than seven decades. Read more...
Millie worked at Huntley & Palmers for over 43 years, rising from biscuit packer to team manager. A keen collector of company memorabilia, she donated much of her collection to Reading Museum. Millie enjoyed sharing stories about the famous biscuit maker, including its links to Captain Scott’s Antarctic expeditions. Her favourite treat was the classic Chocolate Oliver biscuit. Read more...
Forest Care has been named one of the UK’s Top 10 Small Care Providers in the Lottie Awards 2026, recognising the exceptional dedication of our teams and the high standards of care provided across our homes. We are also proud that Cedar Lodge, Elm Lodge, Oak Lodge and Rowan Lodge were named among the UK’s Top 100 Care Homes, with Oak Lodge receiving additional Top 10 awards for Wellbeing and Outdoor Space. Read more...
We were proud to sponsor this year’s Dash of Colour in support of Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care, joining hundreds of participants for a day filled with colour, community spirit and fundraising. The event brought together people from across the local area to have fun, get active and raise money for a fantastic cause. We’re thrilled that […] Read more...
Forest Care's Summer 2026 Newsletter highlights a season of celebration, creativity and community across our homes. From birds of prey, beekeeping and cultural celebrations to summer fetes, intergenerational activities and fundraising events, residents enjoyed a wide range of memorable experiences. This edition also shines a spotlight on resident Joyce Bailey and Rowan Lodge Head of Care Lewis Munyama, whose inspiring stories reflect the warmth and spirit of our community. Read more...
Forest Care’s Spring 2026 newsletter highlights a lively season of animal visits, baking, cultural celebrations, wellbeing activities and special days, alongside flight simulators, music, museum trips and community connections. We celebrated NAPP Week, spotlighted Dolly Smith and Chef Ola, shared Elm Lodge’s Luxury Care Home recognition, congratulated Lewis Munyama’s promotion, and thanked Zara for raising £1,000 for the Alzheimer’s Society. Read more...
Forest Care has installed Silver Shield, an AI-powered fall detection, prevention, and health monitoring system, across all homes for those residents assessed as being at the highest risk from falls. Silver Shield provides real‑time fall alerts, 24/7 heart and respiratory monitoring, wellness insights, mobility notifications, accurate room tracking, cloud‑based reporting, seamless system integration, and privacy‑first technology without cameras or wearables. Read more...
