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Easter weekend festivities at Loose Valley Care Home
Easter with us at Loose Valley Care Home in Maidstone was filled with tradition and plenty of sweet treats as we celebrated across Sunday 5 April and Easter Monday. On Easter Sunday, the much-anticipated Easter Bunny made a special visit, delivering chocolate eggs to...
Easter cards and egg painting at Loose Valley Care Home
Our residents at Loose Valley Care Home in Maidstone enjoyed a relaxing spring-themed activity as they prepared for Easter here on Tuesday 31 March. The session began with everyone designing and crafting personalised Easter cards, decorated with cheerful bunnies,...
Loose Valley Care Home residents enjoy a nostalgic trip to Boughton Monchelsea
On Tuesday 31 March, two of our Loose Valley Care Home residents enjoyed a nostalgic minibus trip to the beautiful village of Boughton Monchelsea and its surrounding countryside. Trevor and Grace both previously lived in the village and had requested a scenic drive...
Celebrating 15 years of service at Loose Valley Care Home
We are proud to celebrate a remarkable milestone for Debbie, who has been a dedicated member of our Nellsar team here at Loose Valley Care Home in Maidstone for an incredible 15 years. As our Head Housekeeper, Debbie plays a vital role in ensuring our 27-bed Home...
St Patrick’s Day fun and Nutrition & Hydration Week at Loose Valley Care Home
Celebrating Ireland On Tuesday 17 March, our residents at Loose Valley Care Home in Maidstone came together to celebrate St Patrick’s Day, honouring Ireland’s patron saint with music, decorations and shared memories. At lunchtime, the sounds of Daniel O’Donnell filled...
A special Mother’s Day celebration at Loose Valley Care Home
Mother’s Day 2026 was a truly special occasion here at Loose Valley Care Home in Maidstone, as we celebrated the wonderful mums within our Home. Our residents enjoyed a scrumptious afternoon tea, complete with a selection of delicious cakes and sweet treats....
Loose Valley Care Home brings a Caribbean flavour to armchair travel
Our Loose Valley Care Home residents enjoyed a vibrant armchair journey to Jamaica on Monday 9 March, bringing a taste of the Caribbean to our Home. Our wonderful Chef Joe prepared a delicious themed lunch of Jamaican curry served with rice and peas, followed by a...
Squirrel watching at Loose Valley Care Home
Our residents at Loose Valley Care Home regularly enjoy observing the wildlife that visits our garden, whether from the comfort of indoors or while spending time outside. It’s a lovely way to connect with nature and our furry and feathered visitors. To encourage...
Loose Valley Care Home supports garden wildlife with a seasonal banquet
Here at Loose Valley Care Home, we've prepared a special 'bird banquet' for our garden for local wildlife to enjoy. We filled our mini garden picnic table and a large dish with a generous selection of nuts, seeds and peanuts – a true winter feast for the birds (and...
Chinese Year of the Horse at Loose Valley Care Home
Therapy Pony We were delighted to welcome adorable Shetland pony George to Loose Valley Care Home on Thursday 19th February. His visit coincided perfectly with our Chinese New Year celebrations, marking the Year of the Horse in the Chinese calendar. George’s gentle...
Loose Valley Care Home enjoys a vibrant Chinese New Year celebration
We welcomed the Year of the Horse at Loose Valley Care Home with a colourful and immersive Chinese New Year celebration. We transformed our Home with a stunning backdrop featuring a traditional Chinese gazebo and pink Sakura blossom displays. Red parasols,...
Valentine’s love and music in the air at Loose Valley Care Home
On Sunday 15 February, love was truly in the air at Loose Valley Care Home as our residents came together to celebrate the Valentine’s weekend. The afternoon began with a gentle trip down memory lane, as our ladies and gents shared their own unique love stories –...