News and Blog

Blog 25-11-2019

Helpful tips when caring for older relatives at home

To mark Clinical Audit Awareness Week we've gathered top tips from our care homes that...

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Blog 22-11-2019

From 5 star hotels to retirement homes

The worlds of 5 star hotels and retirement homes might seem miles apart. Roger Hayward...

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News 19-11-2019

Trust’s participation in Old People’s Home for 4 Year Olds featured in new book

The St Monica Trust’s participation in Old People’s Home for 4 Year Olds is being...

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News 09-11-2019

Jane’s ‘double’ gives care home cause for celebration

A carer at a St Monica Trust care home has achieved a notable ‘double’ by...

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Blog 04-11-2019

Fry’s Fire Service Engine rings bells at Keynsham 10k

Formerly the Fry’s chocolate factory, the St Monica Trust’s Chocolate Quarter retirement village comes with...

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News 28-10-2019

B Block wins at Crumbs Awards

B Block Pizza were winners at the prestigious Crumbs Awards, which celebrate the best in...

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Blog 14-10-2019

The power of food is love - with Chef Jeremy Bassett

25 years as a chef has taught Jeremy some valuable lessons. Now he's using them...

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News 10-10-2019

Keynsham 10K raises record amount for boxing charity

B Block sponsored Keynsham 10K raises record amount for young people at boxing charity.

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Blog 03-10-2019

Pet-friendly retirement villages and why we need them: Angela's Story

Our pets mean the world to us and that doesn't change as we get older...

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News 27-09-2019

Bradley Stoke U16s looking good for the new season

Bradley Stoke Youth U16s are looking good for the new season with a new set...

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News 16-09-2019

Local organisations invited to apply for £60k Continuation Fund

Organisations improving the lives of older people invited to apply for new launched by Trust’s...

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News 04-09-2019

Somerdale Pavilion Trust to run Keynsham’s Somerdale Pavilion

The newly-formed Somerdale Pavilion Trust has taken over the running of the Somerdale Pavilion in...

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Blog 14-08-2019

9 Tips for a Low Maintenance Garden in Retirement

From the plants you choose to tools and technology, there are plenty of simple ways...

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Blog 31-07-2019

Exercising as an Older Adult - with Lee Scott

Retirement community gym manager Lee Scott shares a beginner's guide to exercising as an older...

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Blog 17-07-2019

Things to do in Keynsham: A handy community guide

There’s certainly no shortage of things to do in Keynsham, the historic market town between...

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Blog 14-06-2019

5 Helpful Tips when Planning a Retirement Move

From downsizing and decluttering to locations and looking to the future, moving home in retirement...

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Blog 07-06-2019

A Teacher Never Fully Retires - Esme's Story

"I'm a very crafty person. I'm not very clever, but I'm clever with my hands"...

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News 24-05-2019

Children's Scrapstore collects St Monica Trust funding

​A grant from the St Monica Trust’s community fund is helping a charity that turns...

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News 22-05-2019

St Monica Trust residents take part in driverless car demonstration

St Monica Trust residents have taken part in a demonstration to see how driverless vehicles...

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News 09-05-2019

Magic table provides fun and games for Russets residents

A Magic Table gifted to the Trust’s Russets dementia care home provides stimulating physical, mental...

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Blog 02-05-2019

When Sport Lifts Us Up - with Paul Maines

Ahead of National Archery Day, group instructor and ArcheryGB coach Paul Maines explains how weekly...

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Blog 02-05-2019

Internet shopping, iTunes and IMDb: Tony's Story

​Former civil engineer Tony Durrant, now living at Westbury Fields retirement village in Bristol, explains...

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Blog 29-04-2019

The Road to Outstanding Podcast - with David Williams

Chief Executive at St Monica Trust, David Williams, shares his story, lessons on intergenerational activities...

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Blog 04-04-2019

Breaking Through The Glass Wall: Douglas's Story

“Some people think there’s a kind of glass wall around this place, like they need...

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Blog 27-03-2019

Changing Somebody's Day - with Domenica Hall

Domenica does something truly extraordinary. Through a programme of film clubs and food events, computer...

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Blog 27-03-2019

Meeting for Coffee: Jeffery and Anne's Story

Jeffery was lonely. With few local connections and feeling detached from his community, he wanted...

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Blog 22-03-2019

Sharing the Same Space - with Jo Bird

“The minute I let my hair go grey I became invisible”, Jo’s friend told her...

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News 19-03-2019

The Chocolate Quarter wins top architectural award

The Chocolate Quarter has won the award for Best Regeneration Project at the Pinders Healthcare...

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Blog 08-03-2019

Cricket in the Community: Keith's Story

As we enter the cricket season we speak to Keith and Christine, residents at our...

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Blog 27-02-2019

Ace Neighbours: Roger and Jos's story

After his wife passed away Roger found it difficult to get involved in life outside...

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Blog 01-02-2019

Acts of Kindness: Jill's Story

Ahead of Random Acts of Kindness Day we caught up with Jill Cownie, a resident...

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News 28-01-2019

A bellyful of pizza and laughs at B Block

A comedy gig at a retirement village? Are you having a laugh? Yet that’s exactly...

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Blog 28-01-2019

A Year at The Chocolate Quarter: Michael and Carole's Story

A little over a year since The Chocolate Quarter opened its doors, we caught up...

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Blog 25-01-2019

Welcome to the Art and Pottery Studio - with Joe Tymkow

Open to residents and the public alike, The Chocolate Quarter Art and Pottery Studio is...

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News 08-01-2019

Take a VR tour of the Russets dementia care home

Relatives seeking dementia care for their loved ones can now take a virtual tour of...

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News 19-12-2018

MUD, glorious MUD!

Trust's Learning and Development team takes gold for its MUD training programme at the Training...

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Blog 21-11-2018

The Power of a Shed - with Sam Pycroft

It’s the small things that make a house a home. Retirement Community Manager Sam Pycroft...

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Blog 17-11-2018

The Unknown Gardens of Bristol - with Kirsty Frampton

As autumn rolls on many of us have been venturing outdoors to explore the best...

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Blog 12-11-2018

My Allotment and Me: Val's Story

We spoke with Val Stokes, resident at our Sandford Station retirement village, about her raised...

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News 10-11-2018

Russets residents mark centenary of First World War with one hundred poppies

Residents at the Trust’s Russets dementia care home in Sandford have made their own tribute...

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Blog 06-11-2018

The Codebreakers of WW2: Peter's Story

As we approach Remembrance Day, we caught up with former Royal Navy signalman and St...

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News 31-10-2018

St Monica Trust wins Healthcare Caterer of the Year award

Trust wins Healthcare Caterer of the Year award at the Foodservice Cateys 2018.

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News 01-10-2018

B Block Pizza sponsors relaunched Keynsham 10K

Organisers of re-launched Keynsham 10K announce race will be sponsored by B Block pizza

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News 24-09-2018

Trust’s resident contributes to World Alzheimer’s Report

Sandford Station resident calls for urgent response to dementia research and diagnosis.

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News 14-09-2018

Health Secretary ‘bowled over’ by Westbury Fields

Secretary of State praises Trust’s innovative approach to care during a visit to Westbury Fields...

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News 13-08-2018

Trust's commitment to excellence recognised with special award

The St Monica Trust’s commitment to achieving excellence in customer service has been recognised with...

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News 06-07-2018

54 steps

An internationally renowned artist is holding an exhibition of his work at The Chocolate Quarter...

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News 25-05-2018

Generation games unite school kids with Russets residents

Primary school children and residents living with dementia are bridging the generation gap by playing...

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