15/07/2026
What a wonderful week celebrating the power of community and connection at Moorhaven! πΈπ
We recently welcomed Holway School for their final visit as part of the Archie Project, marking the end of a truly special journey together. Huge congratulations to the pupils and their teacher, Miss Ellis, for achieving 3rd place in the Children's Parliamentary Speech Competition with a heartfelt speech about the lasting bond between Holway School and Moorhaven.
Our garden party brought together pupils, residents and families for an afternoon filled with laughter, stories and memories that will be treasured for years to come.
One particularly touching moment saw the pupils surprise Maud, who turns 100 soon, with a homemade birthday cake they baked alongside our chef, Rita. Maud has long enjoyed visiting Holway School for lunch, sharing stories of her time in the Land Army and how life has changed over the years. She was absolutely delighted by the surprise, while her daughter-in-law, Elaine, kindly handcrafted Archie bookmarks for the pupils as a thank you for everything they've done.
We were also delighted to welcome Annika from Bishop Fox's School for her work experience week. She threw herself into every activity, from parties, skittles and Pomacise to games and spending quality time chatting with our residents. Thank you, Annika, for your kindness, patience and enthusiasm. We wish you every success and hope to see you again soon!
These moments remind us just how special it is when generations come together to learn, laugh and create lasting friendships. β€οΈ