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Pawsome PET Several residents nominated Dylan, who lives with his owner at Bridgewood Lodge, Heywood as being a credit to his owner, Jean Rosser, by keeping everyone’s spirits high during the pandemic and bringing joy to the whole retirement community. Jean said: “I am so really Digital DYNAMO Gill Hayton at Denham Garden Village, Uxbridge was nominated by her friend for supporting several friends and neighbours by teaching them basic IT skills, like safe shopping and joining an e-library. “I have worked with computers for many years and I am convinced that, used safely, they can open up many possibilities for all of us.”
COVID CHAMP An impressive 12 reasons were in the nomination made by a friend of Lenny Henry at Hanover House, Folkestone. Lenny has
been shopping for vulnerable neighbours, taking neighbours out for a treat after lockdown and checking all the residents were okay.
Avid LEARNER
Ruth Rowlands from Hanover Close, Bradford was nominated by her friend after completing an IT course at 88 years old
despite never using a computer before. When asked how she felt about winning, Ruth said: “I feel marvellous! I didn’t think I was that clever.”
proud of Dylan, I love him to bits, he is my soul mate. I am so pleased; this news has really lifted my spirits.”
It’s by having pet-friendly policies enabling residents to keep much-loved companions, like the ‘Paw’some Dylan, that’s seen us win the RSPCA’s Gold PawPrint award for a third year running. We believe pet ownership is beneficial to mental and physical wellbeing and are delighted to be able to accommodate pets in many of our retirement communities.
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