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We offer outstanding private residential and nursing care in Colney, near Norwich, Norfolk.

04/09/2026

Our residents spent the afternoon enjoying a lovely mix of games, and the room was full of chatter, concentration and plenty of laughter.
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It was so nice watching everyone settle in, choose what they fancied, and get completely absorbed in the moment.🦋⭐️

Simple activities, but they make the biggest difference. Today was all about fun and keeping minds active, and it was wonderful to see how much everyone enjoyed it. A bright, happy afternoon from start to finish.🌷🌼

01/09/2026

Our home was filled with music and joy today as Chris our singer joined us for a beautiful afternoon performance. 🎼

Residents gathered together, tapping their feet, humming along, and sharing memories sparked by the familiar tunes.🕺🎤

The room felt warm and lively as voices joined in, smiles spread across faces, and a real sense of togetherness grew with every song. These visits mean so much to our residents — bringing comfort, connection, and a lovely change of pace to the day. It was a truly heart‑warming afternoon that left everyone feeling uplifted and full of cheer. 🌸🌺😃

30/08/2026

Our residents enjoyed a lovely afternoon of pampering and dominos today.⭐️

There were smiles all around as everyone settled in for a relaxing nail‑care session, choosing their favourite colours.💅🌸

It’s always such a simple pleasure, but it brings so much comfort, confidence and conversation.
Once the nails were looking fresh and fabulous, the fun carried on with a mini game of dominoes. 🎲☺️

It’s amazing how a classic game can bring joy and laughter into the home.🏡✨

These small activities make such a big difference, and today’s session was full of connection, relaxation and happy faces.😄😆

27/08/2026

A bright and lively morning in our home today.🌻🌼

Our residents began the day with flower arranging, carefully choosing colours, textures and scents to create beautiful displays that brought a lovely sense of calm and creativity to the room.💐🌷

Afterwards, the energy shifted into fun and laughter as everyone joined in with a selection of games.😃

A truly uplifting start to the day, blending creativity, companionship and plenty of fun.
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25/08/2026

We had the most uplifting afternoon today in the garden as Kevin joined us to sing for our residents. 🎶

His familiar tunes and warm presence filled the lounge with smiles.☺️🌺

It was wonderful to see everyone enjoying the music, reminiscing, and joining in with the songs they love.🌻😁

A truly joyful visit that brightened the whole home.⭐️🪴

23/08/2026

Our residents have been having a fun weekend of playing table top games and enjoying garden walks. 🎲 🙂

Friendly competitions, plenty of cheers, and even a few gentle rivalries – it’s amazing how much joy a simple game can bring! 🧩🃏

🌸In the afternoon, we loved spotting the flowers, listening to the birds and soaking up the peaceful atmosphere. 🌿🐦

20/08/2026

Our residents spent time flower arranging this morning, turning simple stems into colourful displays filled with personality and charm. There was plenty of laughter, gentle conversation, and shared ideas as everyone chose their favourite blooms and experimented with different shapes and styles.☺️

These sessions are always a lovely mix of calm focus and joyful expression — a chance to chat, and to create something that brightens our home. The finished arrangements looked stunning, but the smiles along the way were even better.
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19/08/2026

🇫🇷 Vive la France! What a Fantastic French Day! 🇫🇷✨

Our home was transformed today with bright French flags and decorations everywhere! 🇫🇷 Everyone joined in the fun, dressing up in French style—complete with onion garlands around our necks and chic berets! 🧅🎩

We feasted on delicious authentic French food: hearty coq au vin, rich French onion soup, and creamy crème caramel for dessert! 🥘🍮🎶

The wonderful Maria the singer came to entertain us with beautiful music, and we had an extra special reason to celebrate—one of our lovely residents’ birthdays! 🎂🥳

Laughter, joy, and wonderful memories all round—truly a day to remember! 💛

16/08/2026

Howdy! 🤠 What a brilliant time we had at our Western-themed Summer Party! ☀️🌵

Our home was filled with smiles, laughter, and plenty of cowboy boots as we celebrated our summer party in true wild west style. Yeehaw!🐎

Here are some of our favourite highlights from the day:

🎵 The wonderful singer Andrea kept us all tapping our toes and singing along to some fantastic tunes!🎤🎸

🍔 We tucked into a delicious, sizzling burgers & mocktails that hit the absolute spot! 🌭🌽

🎯 Everyone had a blast joining in on our fun Western-themed games! ⭐

🎟️ Huge congratulations to all our lucky raffle winners who took home some great prizes and contributed, we raised £205 which will go towards our residents fund! 🎁👏

A massive thank you to our incredible staff, residents, and families for making the day so special.❤️

Address

Old Watton Road, Colney
Norwich
NR47TP

Telephone

+441603954479

Website

https://www.oakwoodhousecare.org/

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