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The Easter spirit was felt all around the home over the weekend as the residents enjoyed an Easter Egg hunt with their carers in the gardens. The gardening team have been hard at work over the winter, preparing the grounds for the spring, and it certainly looked...

Our residents have been hearing from the youngest generation in Petworth after children from Petworth Primary School wrote them letters as part of a homework project. The brightly decorated cards and letters featured everything from ice cream to flowers, rainbows to...

The corridors of the Cottage have been filled with the sound of music as our residents and staff enjoy our new Piano in the Golden Room. The piano is open to all to play, and so far we have been treated to renditions of Mozart, a host of Show tunes, and even some...

As we near the end of 2019, we would like to wish all of our fabulous residents, families, supporters and everyone else a very Merry Christmas from all of us here at Petworth Cottage Nursing Home. Our residents are looking forward to a day of carols and gifts, as well...

On Tuesday 26th November we hosted an Afternoon Tea for our lovely volunteers, who help keep our home friendly, warm and welcoming. Our volunteers help with teas, coffees and cakes, as well as the beautiful flower arrangements around the home. As a token of our...

On Sunday 17th November, Kate Shillingford completed an incredible Wing Walk to raise funds for us here at PCNH. She completed the feat at the Dunkeswell Aerodrome slightly later in the year than planned due to adverse weather conditions previously, but the grey skies...

We are very pleased to announce that we have registered with AmazonSmile, the charitable organisation associated with Amazon that allows us to fundraise whilst you do your online shopping! For every eligible purchase made through the AmazonSmile website, Amazon will...

Our residents were treated to manicures this week as our carers put on a luxurious Spa Day for all to enjoy. Led by our lovely group of carers, the day enabled our residents to luxuriate in a day of glamour and fun. There were hand creams, nail polishes and hairstyles...

Our recent Winter Fair was a great success, enjoyed by over 600 guests keen to browse the wide array of stalls on offer. We were treated to a beautiful day of sunshine which helped set the tone for a thoroughly enjoyable day in the countryside, with the idyllic...

Here at PCNH, we have a marvellously willing band of ladies and gentlemen who come in on a voluntary basis twice a day to serve our Residents with teas and coffee , chat to them, do the flowers, and generally bring much laughter and happiness into the Home. We are...

We have registered with easyfundraising, so you can help support Petworth Cottage Nursing Home whilst doing your online shopping! Use easyfundraising to shop with over 3,600 retailers including Amazon, Argos, John Lewis, ASOS, Booking.com, eBay, Boden, and M&S....

In a testament to the meticulous filing records kept by our administration team, we have unearthed the very first “Report of the Committee of Management”, dating back to 1867-8. The report gives a fascinating insight into Victorian Britain, through the prism of our...

After the British weather prevented Kate's Wing Walk from taking place on the original day of the 28th September, she is pleased to announce a new date, the 28th October. Kate's JustGiving page is still running so it is not too late to donate if you would like to. She...

Alicia Osborne was able to battle the elements to complete the Barns Green 10K run on Sunday the 29th September. The overcast skies could not dampen her joyous spirit as she was able to raise over £500 for us here at PCNH. Alicia was running in memory of her nanny...

Alicia Osborne is fundraising for PCNH by running the Barns Green 10K on Sunday 29th September, in memory of her beloved nanny June White. June spent her final two months with us here at the cottage, and Alicia has decided to fundraise as a thank you for the great...