On Wednesday 9th of August we held a Croquet match between sheltered residents’ team and WH volunteers team from Upland Road and Ken. Residents won in a close fought match. Lots of fun was had by all including the large crowd made up of nursing and sheltered residents. Match Commentary by Robert Harrison; Game 1)…
A variety of furry friends and more exotic creatures paid a visit to residents at Whitgift and Wilhelmina House on Wednesday 2nd August. The animals were circulated around the communal areas so that each resident was able to hold or stroke them. The most exotic creatures were giant Africa land snails, Dave and Banana, who…
There aren’t many places, churches excepted, that were built over 400 years ago and are still fulfilling the purpose for which they were built. The Hospital of the Holy Trinity, otherwise known as the Whitgift Almshouses, in Croydon, is an example of that. Residents in the Almshouses live independently within a safe and secure community.…
The annual Whitgift Care summer Garden Party season is now well and truly underway with two parties that took place at Wilhelmina House in June and Whitgift House last Saturday 22nd July. The combined events have raised more than £1,200 to be donated towards the residents’ social fund. Despite the rain and clouds, the Whitgift…
Staff said a fond farewell to Wilhelmina House’s Manager, Deborah Pearson after nearly two decades of working in the Park Hill care home on Friday 29th June. All gathered for an afternoon of entertainment, food and fizz to give Deborah a fantastic send-off and to wish her well for the future. In a touching ‘This…
Youth disability college perform hit songs to Whitgift House residents Residents at Whitgift House were treated to stunning performances from ex-students who attended a local specialist arts disability college on Tuesday 21st June. Jo and Angus who attended The Orpheus College, Godstone, wowed the audience with their singing voices performing popular musical West End theatre…
John Whitgift Foundation’s community offers our sincere condolences to the Royal Family following the announcement that Queen Elizabeth II has died.
Come and visit our unique care home based in the South of Croydon, Whitgift House from 2 pm-4 pm Friday 19th August.
During the celebrations of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee both Whitgift and Wilhelmina House got involved in many activities to mark the historic event.
This week at Whitgift House our residents were treated to an extraordinary visit by musical icon Jools Holland.