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Joe started his career as a Fabricator/Welder in the north east of England, but in 2000 he moved into the care sector by starting as a care assistant and discovered that for the first time in his life he was enjoying work.

A much-loved resident, Annie Reader, at Wilhelmina House residential care home has celebrated her 106th Birthday making her Whitgift Care’s oldest ever resident.

As a token of thanks to Whitgift House, a family member of a former resident has donated a superb cut-glass trophy to crown the next winner of the home’s annual Flower Day competition.

From celebrating milestone birthdays and cultural events to catering for a wide range of interests and hobbies that our residents enjoy; activities calendars have never played such a vital role for our residents at Whitgift Care than during lockdown.

One of the highlights of the Summer social diary is the Epsom Derby, a grand day out where thousands of people swarm the South Downs. Dressed in their finest outfits, many hope to make a fortune, but in reality, they just try not to lose too much money!