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The Potteries

Trusted to care in Broadstone, Poole, Dorset

Trusted to care in Broadstone, Poole, Dorset

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From trips out to making wishes come true, holding events with the community, to birthdays and celebrations in the home, no two days are the same at The Potteries

Our regular events

  • Dog café
    Every second Wednesday of each month, 10.30am - 12pm

    Join us at our monthly dog café with your fourlegged friend and enjoy hot drinks and homemade cakes prepared by our talented chefs.

  • Veterans brunch club
    The third Wednesday of each month, 10.30am - 12pm

    Join us in our in-house pub and chat with fellow local veterans and reminisce over brunch. Why not also have a game of pool or darts! Enjoy the opportunity to meet our friendly team and explore our lovely home.

  • Wills and Power of Attorney Clinic
    Every third Wednesday of the month, 10.30am – 12.30pm

    Join us at The Potteries where Ellis Jones experienced Solicitors will provide straightforward advice and guidance on Wills and Lasting Power of Attorney.

  • Community cinema
    The first Thursday of each month, 1.30pm - 3.30pm

    Our community cinema club is open to anyone who enjoys classic, ‘feel good’ films, including those living with dementia and their loved ones. 

  • Carers and friendship cafe 
    Fourth Wednesday of each month, 11am - 12pm
    Beat loneliness and join us at our monthly café. This is dementia friendly and a great opportunity to make new friends in a relaxed and friendly environment over coffee and cake

  • Care fee planning clinic
    The third Thursday of each month, 10.30am - 12pm

    Have a no obligation consultation with Andy Parsons AFPS, Chartered Financial Planner and SOLLA licenced care adviser from Eight Wealth Management. Andy will review your circumstances and will explain the complexities of funding care, what benefits you might qualify for and how to make savings go further. 

Dorset care homes invite community to honour VE Day

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Dorset care homes invite community to honour VE Day

Three care homes around Dorset are opening their doors to the community to mark 80 years since the end of World War II.

Poole care home visits beach for 103rd birthday and shares secret to long life

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Poole care home visits beach for 103rd birthday and shares secret to long life

A 103-year-old care home resident has revealed her top secret to reaching centenarian status – ‘eating plenty of fish and vegetables’.

Care UK retains nationally recognised Care Catering Award title for third year in a row

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Care UK retains nationally recognised Care Catering Award title for third year in a row

Care UK colleagues are celebrating after winning the Public Sector Catering Award’s Care Catering category for the third year in a row.

Poole care home residents share secret to happy marriage on diamond anniversary

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Poole care home residents share secret to happy marriage on diamond anniversary

Love was truly in the air at a Poole care home this month, when a resident and his wife celebrated a very special milestone.

Dorset care home residents and schoolchildren unite to help the environment

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Dorset care home residents and schoolchildren unite to help the environment

Two care homes in Dorset participated in a newly launched environmental initiative, bringing together local schoolchildren and residents for a day of craft...

Poole care home to host ‘hug T-shirt’ making workshop ahead of Mother’s Day

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Poole care home to host ‘hug T-shirt’ making workshop ahead of Mother’s Day

A care home in Poole is set to host a heartwarming T-shirt making session for residents, community members and their loved ones.

Poole care home residents and children flock together for RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch

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Poole care home residents and children flock together for RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch

Residents at a care home in Poole had their binoculars at the ready as they welcomed local school children to take part in this year’s RSPB Big Garden...

Poole care home receives Gold Standards Framework accolade

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Poole care home receives Gold Standards Framework accolade

A care home in Poole has been awarded a prestigious platinum award, recognising its high standards of care for residents in the later stages of life.

Poole care home enjoys a day of sport

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Poole care home enjoys a day of sport

Following GB’s success at the Paralympics, a local care home has decided to host their own version of the sporting tournament.