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All the information about events and developments for our residents at our luxury care homes.
A Night to Remember at Marham House Care Home
28th August 2020

A Night to Remember at Marham House Care Home

Residents of Marham House Care Home were given a night to remember, when team members put on a Ballroom Dance, with cocktails, canapé’s, music, feather bowers and a light show. Prior to the event residents’ family members had delivered evening dresse
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The Great Hazel End Bake Off
26th August 2020

The Great Hazel End Bake Off

Freshly baked goods filled the air of Hazel End Care Home on Wednesday afternoon when staff and residents gave ‘The Great British Bake Off’ a run for its money. Staff were invited to bake cakes, biscuits, pastries, and other baked goods. A special gue
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Residents enjoy social time with Operations Director
19th August 2020

Residents enjoy social time with Operations Director

Residents of Marham House spent the afternoon getting to know our Operations Director Daniel Rowark better, whilst enjoying coffee, cake and dancing. Residents were invited downstairs into the café area for the first time since lockdown to socialise in
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Afternoon Tea Dance
19th August 2020

Afternoon Tea Dance

Residents at Hazel End have been treated to an afternoon tea dance. The team laid on the treat on Wednesday 19th August, residents and staff spent the afternoon eating, drinking, and dancing together. The vintage style theme meant residents dressed to imp
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A sit down with Allison Squires Hazel End Care Home Manager
14th August 2020

A sit down with Allison Squires Hazel End Care Home Manager

Allison Squires, Home Manager at Hazel End care home believes the key to success is making it a home-from-home. Having successfully taken her previous home from a building site up to achieving an Outstanding rating from the CQC, Allison is now making her
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A sit down with Jan Gibbs Marham House Care Home Manager
14th August 2020

A sit down with Jan Gibbs Marham House Care Home Manager

Jan Gibbs, Home Manager at Marham House believes the key to its success is proving person centred care. “We want it to be a home where residents may need some care or support with daily living, but can be free to live their lives, it is somewhere you mi
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Residents are not fazed by worldwide travel restrictions as staff bring travel and holiday to Hazel End
21st July 2020

Residents are not fazed by worldwide travel restrictions as staff bring travel and holiday to Hazel End

Hazel End Care Home have well and truly kicked off their summer in style with a worldwide cruise. Each week staff and residents will be virtually visiting different countries, eating their delicacies, and taking part in activities.They started the cruise
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Welcoming our new Managing Director, Daniel Rowark
2nd July 2020

Welcoming our new Managing Director, Daniel Rowark

I am incredibly proud to be appointed as Managing Director for Halcyon Care Homes; joining the company in June 2020, with absolute passion and excitement to lead the teams in delivering the highest standards of quality care.
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Virtual Ascot
22nd June 2020

Virtual Ascot

Residents and Staff at Hazel End had a fun, activity packed week last week as they prepared for their Virtual Day at Ascot. At the beginning of the week Hazel End made their own fascinators and button holes ready for their virtual afternoon of betting on
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How Hazel End Care Home Can Help Your Loved One During COVID19.
18th June 2020

How Hazel End Care Home Can Help Your Loved One During COVID19.

How Hazel End Care Home Can Help Your Loved One During COVID19. Allison Squires, Home Manager at Hazel End care home believes the key to its success is making it a home-from-home. Having successfully taken her previous home from a building site up to
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Couple married 69 years set for double celebrations at new home Marham House
26th May 2020

Couple married 69 years set for double celebrations at new home Marham House

A true love story; Mr and Mrs Haines move into Marham House care home after meeting 82 years ago and are looking forward to a double celebration for their anniversary and David’s birthday.David and Dorothy Haines are the first married couple to move saf
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Residents have the freedom to enjoy later life  with right level of support
7th May 2020

Residents have the freedom to enjoy later life with right level of support

Providing ‘person centred care’ is paramount at the new Marham House care home, whose manager says residents can enjoy a ‘home from home’ experience – even in-midst of the coronavirus crisis. Leading provider Halcyon Care Homes opened the 66-bed
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Easter Weekend at Hazel End
14th April 2020

Easter Weekend at Hazel End

On Good Friday, the 10th of April 2020, residents and staff of Hazel End Care Home were touched by the kind generosity of local Fish and Chip shop “Dali” located on Station Road in Bishops Stortford, who provided Fish and Chips for all residents and
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Marham House and West Suffolk NHS Join Forces
7th April 2020

Marham House and West Suffolk NHS Join Forces

Marham House and West Suffolk NHS Join Forces Marham House and West Suffolk NHS working together in the face of COVID19March saw the long-awaited unveiling of a luxurious new care facility in Bury St Edmunds. Marham House is far from your typical care
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Keep in contact with your loved ones during COVID19
23rd March 2020

Keep in contact with your loved ones during COVID19

Dear Families & FriendsI hope you are all well and staying safe. We have set up a Skype account so that you can have a video call with your loved ones during this difficult time. It will give you the opportunity to still see and talk to your loved o
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Mother’s Day- A bond that lasts a lifetime
16th March 2020

Mother’s Day- A bond that lasts a lifetime

Mother’s Day, marks the special day when we honour Mothers across various parts of the world. This one relationship which effortlessly seems to soar above all others, is that between a mother and her child. At Hazel End Care Home we want to celebrate th
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World Book Day at Hazel End
11th March 2020

World Book Day at Hazel End

On Thursday 5th March 2020, both Hazel End staff and residents took part in World Book Day. Here at Hazel End charitable organisations are of great importance to us. World Book Day is a charity on a mission to give every child and young person a book of
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Romance is still in the air for Bishop's Stortford care home couple
17th February 2020

Romance is still in the air for Bishop's Stortford care home couple

A devoted husband and wife spent their 72nd Valentine's Day together at Bishop's Stortford's newest care home.Kay and Ted Lawes, who later this year celebrate their platinum (70th) wedding anniversary, enjoyed a date night at Hazel End Care Home's top-flo
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7 ways Hazel End Care Home can help you regain your independence and lift your confidence
11th December 2019

7 ways Hazel End Care Home can help you regain your independence and lift your confidence

Meet the team and take a tour of our new care home Hazel End in Bishops Stortford. It’s our mission to use our expertise to improve the lives of our residents and help you find the support you need.1. Building a care plan that suits youWe want you to fe
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