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She described feeling “delighted” by being able to raise £1,930 in total.
She said: “I couldn’t believe how much money I raised for the college for my 100th birthday, and it was a fantastic surprise to be able to thank the college personally for the way it has shaped my life.
“It feels wonderful to have reached 100, and to be able to spend it with my family after the last year was the icing on the cake.”
Going one step further, the team at Cavell Court organised a surprise virtual meeting with the principal of St Hugh s, the Rt Hon Dame Elish Angiolini, on Mrs Powell’s birthday so that she could make the donation in person and share her own memories of St Hugh s.
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2:17 PM May 12, 2021
Residents at Mills Meadow care home in Framlingham have created butterflies for a community project
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Residents at a care home in Framlingham have created beautiful butterflies as part of an artwork initiative.
Mills Meadow in Fore Street, run by Care UK, took part in the project together with schoolchildren and other members of the community.
The project was organised by St Michael’s Church, to bring the community together and celebrate new life.
Altogether, more than 200 butterfly artworks have been created, for a display to brighten up the entrance to St Michael s Church.
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Sophie Evans, Hannah Nurse, Sharlene Van Tonder, Lottie Linton and Sally Shadbolt of Davers Court care home in Bury St Edmunds
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Staff at a care home in Bury St Edmunds are celebrating after being shortlisted for a national award.
Davers Court in Shakers Lane, run by Care UK, has been shortlisted in the ‘best individual care home or care community’ category.
The winners will be announced at the annual awards ceremony in September.
Sally Shadbolt, home manager, said: “We are thrilled to have been shortlisted. It is testament to the team’s hard work and innovative thinking to ensure every resident leads a happy and fulfilling life.