November 2025 Newsletter

St Helena Cafe

What a wonderful morning we had at the St Helena BBB cafe! This time, we were delighted to share the experience with family members, which made it even more memorable. Once again, a huge thank you to Kirsty and Wendy from St Helena for their warm hospitality. They always make us feel so at home. The cakes were, as usual, delicious, and we were especially excited to try their incredibly tasty cheese scones during this visit. Once we returned home, everyone spoke about how lovely, kind, welcoming and friendly the cafe is, and they couldn’t stop sharing their experience with others. Thank you for making our morning so special and unforgettable! Means a lot to us!

A group of six elderly people at a table with empty tea cups and plates in a bookshop, engaged in conversation with a staff member.
A festive activity in a warm, inviting lounge with residents seated around tables, enjoying live music from an accordion player.

‘Get Ready for Christmas’

Our “Get Ready for Christmas” afternoon was a fantastic success. We opened up the event to the local community, and it was lovely to see so many people attend. Thanks to Helen for all her help in making this happen. Chris and Sue kept us entertained with a delightful cryptic Christmas quiz, while Sue’s beautiful accordion playing filled the air as we sang along to popular carols. Chris also shared a captivating rendition of the Christmas story, enhanced by impressive visual posters that added a sensory element. We created some beautiful Christmas cards with Sue’s assistance. We wrapped up the afternoon with a delicious Christmas tea, and it was wonderful to see so many members of the local community join us. A huge thank you to Age Well East for their efforts in organising this event. We eagerly anticipate hosting more gatherings to connect with our local community, so stay tuned for our next event!

Remembrance Garden

Thank you to everyone who contributed to our Remembrance Sunday observance. The pupils from Gosbecks Primary School joined us in making lots of poppies, which we placed in our Remembrance Day Memorial Garden. Many thanks to the Stanway Evangelical Church, who visited us this morning, where we had meaningful discussions, shared memories, and took a moment to honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. Their contributions will always be remembered.
We will not forget.
Four residents of Stanway Green Lodge stand together outside, surrounded by vibrant flowers and greenery, showcasing a warm community atmosphere.

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