The Fleet Care Home

27/08/2026

Our residents enjoyed a creative afternoon today of sailing- and rowing-themed arts and crafts in celebration of the Dartmouth Royal Regatta. With plenty of colour and imagination, everyone had a lovely time getting creative and sharing in the regatta spirit⛵️🚣🏆

27/08/2026

Today, our residents enjoyed a magical morning at the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party in the Avenue Gardens. They had great fun admiring the fancy-dress competition and soaking up the wonderful atmosphere. Afterwards, they watched the rowing races and explored the stalls at Dartmouth Royal Regatta. Everyone had a lovely time filled with smiles, laughter and memorable moments ✨🌳🚣

26/08/2026

Our residents enjoyed a wonderful outing to the Dartmouth Royal Regatta today. They loved browsing the stalls, enjoying a warm drink, and watching the exciting rowing races. Everyone had a lovely time and embraced the full regatta spirit! 🚣‍♀️☕🎉
The Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta

24/08/2026

Our lovely postie Mark has won the luxury picnic hamper!

His number was drawn at our Open Day on Saturday and he can't wait to go out and use it.

Carly the Deputy Manager presented it to him on his round this morning.

Makes a change from us just handing him letters ☺️ Congratulations Mark!!

22/08/2026

The Fleet Open Day is in full swing-just getting the BBQ ready, come and see us!

21/08/2026

✨ YOU’RE INVITED! OPEN DAY AT THE FLEET CARE HOME ✨

Whether you’re looking for your next career opportunity or considering care and support for a loved one, come along to our Open Day at The Fleet Care Home. 💙

📅 Open Day
🕙 10am – 4pm
🏡 All are welcome!

Take a show round of our beautiful home, meet our friendly team and discover more about the care we provide, including:

💙 Residential Care
🩺 Nursing Care
🌿 Respite Care
🧠 Dementia Care

It’s a great opportunity to ask questions, explore our facilities and find out how we can support you or your loved one.

💼 Thinking about a career in care? We’re also currently recruiting for:
👩‍⚕️ Nurses
👥 Team Leaders
💙 Carers

☀️ Day and night positions available!

We’ll be offering on-the-spot interviews for anyone interested in joining our team, so why not bring your enthusiasm and come and meet us?

☕ Refreshments will be available!

Come along, have a cuppa, meet the team and discover what The Fleet Care Home has to offer. We can’t wait to welcome you! 💙

13/08/2026

Lizzie our Administrator and Carly our Deputy attended the Dartmouth Rotary Summer Fete, in the Avenue Gardens today.

06/08/2026

Today at the Dartmouth Dawdle Walking Group brought residents together for a refreshing stroll along the River Dart, followed by a warm drink and sweet treats The Flavel Arts Centre.

The day highlighted the value of companionship, gentle activity, and shared moments that lift spirits. We’re grateful for these outings that support wellbeing, friendship, and a sense of community.

03/08/2026

We look forward to seeing you all on the 22nd August at our open day 10am-4pm🌻🌳

Happy August! (How are we here already?! 😅)

Here is what we have in store in Dartmouth this August:

🛟 Dart RNLI Lifeboat Fete: 1st
⚓️ Wartime Sounds at The Flavel Arts Centre: 1st
🎵 Live Music atStokeley Farm Shop: 1st, 7th, 8th, 12th, 15th, 19th, 22nd, 26th, 30th
🏏 Gig Club vs DRFC Cricket Match: 2nd
🎭 Comedy Club at Stokeley Fleming Village Hall: 2nd
🎵 Learn to DJ at Coastal Trail: 5th
🥾 Monthly Guided Walk at Coleton Fishacre: 7th
☀️ Summer Sundowners at Blackpool Sands: 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
🌱 Rewilding Event at Sharpham House: 7th
🎵 Live Music at The Sail Loft Dartmouth: 7th, 14th, 21st
💦 Dartmouth Fire Station Charity Car Wash: 8th
🚣 Ditsum Regatta: 8th
🪩 Bootleggers Ball: 8th
🐟 Sardine Festival: 9th
🎵 Live Music at Maltsters Arms: 9th, 23rd, 30th
🧘‍♀️ Mum Circle Yoga & Picnic: 12th
🌊 In the Sky & Sea at Dartmouth Library: 13th
🐥 Dartmouth Rotary Summer Fete & Duck Race: 13th
🎵 Folk Song Walk at Sharpham House: 16th
🇳🇱 Caribbean Night with Steel Band at Blackpool Sands: 16th
🛟 Lifeboat Station VIP Tours: 19th
🏺 Pottery Making at Coastal Trail: 19th
⛵️ The Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta Community Day: 22nd
🛍️ Darty Market: 22nd, 29th
🪏 Garden Open Day at Fleet Care Home: 22nd
🏊 Prize Bingo at Dartmouth Outdoor Pool: 22nd
⛵️ Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta: 26th-30th
🍻 Beer Festival at Stokeley Farm Shop: 29th
🪩 Saturday Disco at Dartmouth Angling & Boating Association: 29th

Head to our website to find out more about all of Dartmouth’s August events ☀️