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Birchgrove celebrates topping out of Hampton Court Estate
Rented retirement homes provider Birchgrove has celebrated the topping out of its 78-unit Hampton Court Estate development. At the ceremony, Birchgrove CEO Honor
Barratt inserted a ceremonial roof tile to mark the conclusion of the project’s construction. Hampton Court Estate will offer self-
contained assisted living one-, two- and three- bedroom apartments available to renters aged over 65, together with communal facilities including a restaurant, club room, licensed bar, wellness suite, library, and landscaped gardens. Having launched its first community in 2019, Birchgrove currently operates four rented communities in the South-East, with a
Groundbreaking ceremony for
Northamptonshire Extra Care scheme A groundbreaking ceremony has taken place to celebrate commencement of work at Housing 21’s new Extra Care development in North Northamptonshire. Retirement Living and Extra Care housing provider Housing 21 was joined by representatives from the contractor Deeley Construction, Oundle Town Council, North Northamptonshire Council, Saunders Boston Architects, and Osbornes Quantity Surveyors. The development in Oundle will comprise of 65 one- and two-bedroom apartments for people over the age of 55, with the assurance of an on-site care team for residents if and when they need it. Residents will have an option to purchase
a property through shared ownership or rent. The development is being delivered with
grant funding from Homes England. It will be Housing 21’s second Extra Care scheme in the area, the first being Imperial Court in Rushden, which was recently acquired from Midland Heart.
The scheme is scheduled to open in Spring 2026.
Peter Smith, delivery development manager at Housing 21 said “We are excited to work with Deeley Construction to deliver this new Extra Care court in Northamptonshire and I am confident it will be a flagship development of this type showcasing the very best that Extra Care Living has to offer.”
apetito recycles 30 million trays through closed loop scheme
apetito has announced that its world-first closed loop recycling scheme has now recycled over 30 million meal trays.
This significant milestone coincided with
WRAP Recycle Week 2024. The scheme – which launched in 2021 – involves the business collecting back its washed, used PET meal trays directly from customers and sending them to a specialist recycling facility in the UK. apetito’s system guarantees that 100 per cent of the collected trays are recycled into brand new trays which are then distributed back to the company for use, ensuring a closed loop system.
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Originally launched through apetito’s consumer facing brand Wiltshire Farm Foods, the scheme has since been expanded into both its NHS customers and partnering care homes across the UK, helping to achieve the impressive milestone. This expansion has led to 15 million tray returns in the last 12 months alone. This year’s Recycle Week focused on
recycling and reusing everyday items that often unnecessarily end up in the rubbish bin, reminding everyone of the environmental benefits of recycling. Lee Sheppard, director of corporate affairs, policy, and sustainability at apetito and
Wiltshire Farm Foods, said: “As a business, we are committed to leading the way when it comes to sustainability. The latest RECOUP Household Plastic Packaging Collection Survey showed that only 39 per cent of plastic meal trays are collected, with 46 per cent of what is collected via household recycling getting sent abroad for processing, often with uncertain results.
“Since launching Project Boomerang we
have seen brilliant results and had positive receptions of this scheme from our Wiltshire Farm Foods, healthcare and care home customers.”
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further community in Godalming, Surrey set to open later this year. Hampton Court Estate will be the sixth Birchgrove community to open, and the second in London after Mill Hill, when it opens in 2025, with a further three communities currently under construction. Birchgrove CEO Honor Barratt said: “I’m immensely proud to have topped out our sixth baby. We only delivered our first in 2019, so to be scaling at this rate is both a testament to the Birchgrove team and our backers and a clear indicator of surging market demand for high quality senior living rented accommodation. We’re so excited to be launching Hampton Court Estate in 2025 – the local oldies won’t know what hit them.”
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Luxury Sheringham care home opens doors
West Wood Care Home, a newly built, state-of-the-art facility in Sheringham, has officially opened its doors and welcomed its first residents.
The newly built 70-bed care home – the latest addition to Avery Healthcare’s portfolio – features amenities such as a hair salon, cinema, café, outdoor terraces, companion rooms, private dining options, and landscaped gardens. Home manager Kathryn Baird-Parker said: “We are delighted to have opened the doors to the latest addition to the Avery Healthcare portfolio and to welcome our first resident. “It’s a wonderful milestone for us as we
provide a warm and inviting environment where residents can thrive and feel at home. Our dedicated team is committed to delivering personalised care and support to enhance the quality of life for all our residents. “I’m excited to build a vibrant community where everyone can connect, share experiences, and enjoy their golden years together. “A huge thank you to everyone who
contributed to making this home a reality.”
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