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Cheeky squirrels & rescue chickens feature on care home’s calendar raising cash for Wildlife In Need

Nature-loving residents of a Dorset dementia care home have helped compile a 2025 calendar featuring photos of animals, birds and insects in their garden. Badgers... READ MORE »

Colten Care and Forest Holme bring a little Strictly magic to Poole ahead of main event in January

Ballroom fans at a Dorset care home were treated to a glittering evening of dance recently as part of the countdown to next year’s Strictly Extravaganza. Organised by... READ MORE »

Mayor sets the wheels in motion for care home’s charity bike ride which aims to clock up 376 miles

Residents at a Dorset care home have shown that age is no barrier when it comes to raising cash through pedal power. Riders at Avon Reach in Mudeford have begun a... READ MORE »

‘I look at the team as my sisters and brothers’ – Colten Care staff celebrated at glittering awards

Colten Care celebrated colleagues across its 21 care homes and head office recently at an in-house awards ceremony. The glittering black-tie event saw both individuals... READ MORE »

Colten Care backs hospice’s Strictly Extravaganza as ten hopefuls prepare to dance their way to glory

Ballroom dance fans living at care homes in Bournemouth and Poole are stepping up to follow the progress of a prestigious Strictly-style competition run by Forest Holme... READ MORE »

Quite a lady! Molly, 85, in 100-mile cycling bid although she can't walk due to a severe stroke

It's an incredible physical challenge which would no doubt have won the admiration of the late Captain Sir Tom Moore. Care home resident Molly Tarrant, 85, is cycling 100... READ MORE »