Head of hospitality appointed at retirement village
Buckshaw Retirement Village has appointed a new head of hospitality to manage all the site’s catering services. Gary Williams, a professionally qualified and highly experienced catering manager, joins...
View ArticleInvestment at Chorley retirement village
The management team at Buckshaw Retirement Village is investing in further refurbishments to maintain its award-winning standards. More than £350,000 has been invested in the modern site at Buckshaw,...
View ArticleChorley retirement village residents are set to go on a creative journey...
Residents at a luxury Chorley retirement village are set to go on a creative journey through the decades as part of a programme to support health and wellbeing. A four month musical tour recently...
View ArticleLuxury retirement village celebrates Nutrition and Hydration week with foodie...
A luxury Chorley retirement village has taken part in a national initiative surrounding good nutrition and hydration. Residents and staff from The Grange, an assisted living environment in the award...
View ArticleChorley retirement village supports mental health awareness week
Staff at a luxury retirement village in Chorley organised a ‘Walk for Change’ in support of Mental Health Awareness Week. Residents, the team and friends of the award winning Buckshaw Retirement...
View ArticleInitial research suggests virtual reality can be an aid for those...
Residents at a luxury Chorley retirement village have taken part in a virtual reality trial which is set to revolutionise care for older people and those with dementia. Start up virtual reality company...
View ArticleAssisted living community begins its entry to blooming marvellous competition
Luxury assisted living facility, The Grange, near Chorley, has begun its entry into a ‘gardens in bloom’ competition, which spans across the north of England. The Grange, which is based within the...
View ArticleChorley specialist dementia care home has re-launched its pet therapy facility
A specialist dementia care home has re-launched its permanent pet therapy facility to contribute to the care of its residents. The Lodge, which is based within the award-winning Buckshaw Retirement...
View ArticleHica care group creates new role to oversee North West operations
A northern care group which operates a luxury retirement village and care services across the North West has welcomed a new regional director. Lisa Barnes, from Lancashire, has worked in the health and...
View ArticleChorley Second World War Royal Marine veteran attends a remembrance trip to...
A local Chorley Second World War Royal Marine veteran has attended a remembrance trip to Normandy thanks to special funding. John Dowling, who celebrated turning 97 during the trip, went on the...
View ArticleChorley concert hits the high notes with dementia residents
Residents at an award-winning specialist care home in Chorley enjoyed a festive musical treat performed as part of a wider wellbeing programme. The Lodge, a specialist dementia care home within...
View ArticleChorley care home teams up with local church for carol service with a difference
An award-winning care home in Chorley has teamed up with Midge Hall Church to take part in a carol service with a difference. Buckshaw Retirement Village, which is part of the not for profit Hica...
View ArticleChorley specialist care home celebrates the festive season by hosting a...
A specialist care home in Chorley celebrated the arrival of the festive season by hosting a Christmas market, which was opened by Miss Chorley 2017. The indoor market was held in Market Square, The...
View ArticleChorley care home fundraising efforts raise £180 for local air ambulance
Staff and residents at an award-winning retirement village in Chorley are celebrating their fundraising efforts after raising £180 for the North West Air Ambulance Service. Residents at The Lodge and...
View ArticleAward-winning Chorley retirement village marks milestone anniversary
An award-winning retirement village in Chorley recently celebrated its 10th anniversary. Buckshaw Retirement Village, part of Hull-based Hica Group, celebrated the 10-year milestone by inviting...
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