Brookside Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Family-owned and run care home ‘Brookside’ in Braybrooke will celebrate its 25th anniversary in June. This signifi cant milestone will be marked by a party for residents with music and a delicious spread of party food.
Brookside is situated on the edge of the picturesque village of Braybrooke and sits in the heart of some of the most attractive countryside. The home opened its doors in June 1995 to its very fi rst elderly resident. Driven by a genuine love for the elderly and a real passion for providing care for people in their twilight years, the Clarke family then extended their family home to make space for more elderly residents, and Brookside organically grew into the family-run, compassionate care home it is today.
To this day, the home remains in the Clarke family who take immense pride in creating a caring and peaceful home for their elderly residents. Sisters Helen and Sarah are now the new owners of the home following the retirement of their parents John and Linda Clarke. Brookside is a well-respected, professionally- run care home for the elderly where local friendly staff work hard to maintain their excellent reputation. Their immaculate standards and real family-run feel is a testament to its 25-year milestone!
The pre-planned party to celebrate the home’s anniversary will be absent of family members due to the lockdown. Staff at Brookside understand that even with restrictions in place, it is important for residents to feel connected to family and so they will be inviting them to join the celebrations by video call and sharing photos on Facebook for family members to see.
Perhaps one of the reasons why Brookside has been such a success for 25 years is that, at the core, is a real family with real love and a very big heart. Brookside provides a family- run home where residents are loved, respected and looked after. Brookside Manager Hayley lives on site with her husband and young son. Hayley oversees the day-to-day running of the home together with her team of carers; they take care of residents as if they are part of their own family.
Sarah Clarke, co-owner of Brookside says, “There is a real special magic here at Brookside. Staff cherish the stories told by residents and we take the time to listen to tales of family, travels and lives well-spent.
These stories help us to better understand each person who comes to live with us and allows us to give them the individual time and care they deserve. We are delighted to celebrate 25 years and hope to enjoy many more wonderful years at Brookside!”
Manager Hayley adds: “I feel proud to be a part of Brookside’s journey over the years. Most of the staff have been with us for years, I think this says a lot about Brookside. We all feel overwhelmed with everyone’s generosity over this lockdown period. We have had so many kind donations and letters to our residents to help them through these strange times. My team of staff have been exceptional and have taken that all important time to keep our residents upbeat and smiling every day. Thanks to everyone for your support and kind words.”
The cosy home-from-home atmosphere evident at Brookside isn’t easily replicated in larger care homes. During the lockdown, the caring staff at Brookside are keeping residents busy with a varied repertoire of sing-a-longs, cake decorating, arts & crafts, garden events and the opportunity to video call family and loved ones.
Brookside Residential Home, Green Lane, Braybrooke, Market Harborough, LE16 8LQ Tel: 01858 465899 www.brooksidecarehomes.co.uk
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