84-year-old Ernie from Chichester Granger made a wish to complete his secondary school education by passing his Physics GCSE.
John had an afternoon fuelled with memories from his time as a racing driver, after a surprise spin around his local town in the latest Aston Martin.
Florence, aged 88 and resident at Care UK's Lauder Lodge, shared her passion for fishing and asked her home team to help make her wish come true.
A group of residents from Hartismere Place care home were delighted when their wish to relive their working days was made a reality.
Gill and Barry, residents at Care UK’s Bowes House enjoyed a special nautical trip and reminisced about their younger years.
Rick, aged 69 and resident at Care UK's Abney Court, told his care team he wished to take a spin on a Ferris wheel once again, so they made his wish come true.
Geoff, a resident at Sandfields care home, wished to return to the lido he’d enjoyed spending time at in his younger years.
Carpathia Grange's team served up a dream come true for Delaine by helping her visit her favourite jazz club again.
Anthony (Tony) Bartlett, aged 67 and resident at Care UK's Ambleside, wished to see some wonderful animals up close.
Appleby House surprised two of its biggest tennis fans, Bridget and Pat, with the full VIP treatment at Wimbledon.
When the team at Hartismere Place discovered that Tony, 85, was an avid motorcyclist in his youth, they were determined to make his wish to relive his biker days come true.
To help Tony reminisce about his fond memories of his motorcycles, the team arranged for a local biker group to make a surprise journey to the home.
Life-long horse lover Diana, 75, was treated to an afternoon at a local pony sanctuary after telling their care team of her wish to spend time with a horse once again.
Residents Jean, 82, and Hildegard, 91, joined Diana for the reminiscent trip – horses and ponies are a firm favourite for the ladies.
Team members at Deewater Grange arranged a surprise trip to Everton’s Goodison Park for residents Corinne, 87, and Howard, 75.
The team at Deewater Grange contacted the club after Corinne and Howard expressed their lifelong wish of going behind the scenes of their favourite football club.
Roger, 82, took to the skies and had his very first flying lesson, arranged by the team at Dashwood Manor.
Roger has always had an interest in aircrafts, and now he's completed a lifelong wish.
"It was a brilliant experience which I would do over and over again," Roger said.
Doris, who lives at Cedrus House, was overjoyed when the team organised for her to take part in the once beloved hobby.
Nora, 93, was delighted when the team at Cathkin House organised for her to return to her roots as a silver service waitress.
76-year-old John from Bowes House couldn’t believe his eyes when the East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service crew dropped by to say a special hello.
Tony, 67, told his care team at Ambleside his wish was to see some wonderful animals up close, so they immediately set to work to make his wish come true.
Tony was amazed when corn snakes, a tortoise, chinchilla, skunk, bull frog and larger than life rabbit, all leaped into the home.
Mountbatten Grange granted the wish of two residents by inviting a local biker group for a surprise visit.
Jack, 91, was a motorcyclist in his youth.
Jim, 88, said: “I loved seeing all the different bikes and meeting the bikers too – they were a very nice and friendly bunch of chaps!"
Lonsdale Mews made Jennifer's wish to see a tap dance performance come true.
Rosemary, 94, a resident at Winchcombe Place, was treated to a day at the races after making the request on the home’s Wishing Tree.
The team at Abney Court made a wish come true for Marion, 92, by helping her revisit a favourite place from childhood.
Pauline at Millers Grange, a lifelong reptile lover, wished to meet a bearded dragon, reticulated python and salt water crocodile up close.
Pauline at Millers Grange, a lifelong reptile lover, wished to meet a bearded dragon, reticulated python and salt water crocodile up close.
Lifelong car lover Bill, a resident at Care UK’s Chandler Court, wished to attend a car show once again.
Priors House care home made three residents’ wishes to get up close with some classic cars come true.
Two residents at Sandfields were treated to an evening at the races after making the request on the home’s Wishing Tree.
Dennis, a resident at Dashwood Manor, achieved his lifelong dream of skydiving.
Colin, a resident at Snowdrop House, couldn’t believe it when the team organised for him to go swimming again – something he never thought he’d be able to do.
Helen at Dashwood Manor wished to have a tattoo to pay tribute to her beloved tabby cats.
Sheila of Glastonbury Court received a special video message from her favourite singer, Daniel O’Donnell.
Ambleside resident Valerie had her wish to be reunited with her cat Alfie come true.
Team members at Millers Grange care home made resident Lesley’s wish to visit her favourite chocolate factory come true.
Gill, a resident at Priors House, missed the sights and sounds of the sea – so the team reached out to a sister care home to make the wish a reality.
Hilda, aged 94, a resident at Ambleside, made a wish to go on a traditional carousel again.
Pearl from Cavell Court has loved owls since she was a child, and was delighted when the team arranged a visit from a feathered friend.
Wedding bells rang at Weald Heights after a resident was surprised with a re-enactment of her granddaughter’s wedding, after she was unable to attend the special day.
Alec revisited memories from his career as a chauffeur driver - and even enjoyed a surprise visit from his favourite Rolls Royce.
Alec said: “I was so happy to see the Rolls Royce show up outside Weald Heights. It was great to have the opportunity to wear my chauffer hat again. I loved it!”
Team members at Harrier Lodge pushed the boat out when they planned a surprise boat trip for residents.
For resident Peggy, the trip onboard the Kingfisher brought back fond memories of her time spent travelling around local canals with her husband.
Margaret, a resident at Mountbatten Grange who loves to sing, was treated to an afternoon of singing with the Salvation Army Band.
After finding out Margaret has been part of the Salvation Army for 83 years and wished to sing with them once again, the team arranged for their local band to pay a special visit to the home.
Milner House care home organised a special trip for 90-year-old retired aircraft engineer Roy to see the planes he worked on up close once again.
Roy, a resident at Milner House was surprised by the care home team and his sons with a visit to Brooklands Museum to see the aircrafts he worked on 40 years ago.
A guided toured was organised for Roy, complete with a visit to see the collection of Harrier Jets – where Roy had no struggle knowing what every single button and dial did.
Former East London resident Ron Hayes from Millers Grange made a wish to have a traditional ‘Cockney knees up’.
Heather, a resident at Highmarket House, wanted to enjoy fish and chips at the seaside - so the team organised a special trip to Bournemouth to celebrate her 88th birthday in style.
Team members at Ancasta Grove helped Cathy learn to the play the guitar at the age of 87.
