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Whitgift House welcomed Rachel Rogan from The Chartwell Cancer Trust to talk to residents and staff about the Lily Pad Appeal.

Every year thousands of children in need across the globe are blessed with a shoebox full of treats and essentials thanks to Operation Christmas Child.

Today treasured Whitgift House resident George turns 90, to celebrate we gathered in the community room with George’s friends and family to enjoy live jazz and scrumptious carrot cake.

More than 1,800 school children from local primary schools and The Whitgift Foundation’s three schools, Whitgift, Trinity and Old Palace of John Whitgift, either attended or performed in two spectacular concerts to mark the opening of the newly refurbished Fairfield Halls on Wednesday 16th October. Whitgift Care and the 1596 Club attended both performances, taking in the fabulous musical ensembles.

Being around animals can have fantastic benefits for older people, boosting physical health as well as improving mood and wellbeing.