Tenants at a retirement housing development in Cumbernauld were treated to ‘an Easter to remember’ thanks to pupils from their local primary school. Bield’s Campsie Gardens welcomed children from neighbouring St Mary’s Primary School who surprised tenants with a rendition of
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A couple from Milngavie are helping to transform the lives of older people in their area by proving how enjoyable life in retirement can be. Gina and Robert Howieson have been praised by their fellow tenants at Bield’s Oakburn Gardens for their positive attitudes towards socialising and stayin
School pupils are set to help transform the garden of a Glenrothes retirement housing development, turning it into a relaxing space for tenants, staff and visitors to enjoy. Primary seven pupils from Pitcoudie Primary School have reached out to Bield’s Inchkeith Court, offering to renovate the
A retirement development in Milngavie has been commended by the Elderly Accommodation Counsel (EAC) as a successful example of later life housing. Bield’s Oakburn Gardens has received a bronze award in the annual EAC Housing Awards - with tenants, staff and visitors all nominating the developm
Retirees in Greenock recently donned their party hats as they celebrated the 20th anniversary of their Bield housing development.
Bield Housing & Care is celebrating after being awarded one of the most widely recognised business excellence accolades in Europe. The housing provider has scooped the European Foundation for Quality Management’s (EFQM) Committed to Excellence (C2E) Project Validation following a successfu
Tenants at a retirement housing development in Dundee have seen their health and wellbeing flourish thanks to regular martial arts classes. A group of tenants at Bield’s Shiell Court have been taking part in Tai Chi sessions in a bid to improve their balance and strength.
Bield Housing & Care has called for Edinburgh volunteers to join the team and help bridge the gap between older people and technology.
Bield Housing & Care is encouraging students to donate their time and help make a difference to the lives of older people in West Lothian. In celebration of Student Volunteering Week, Bield is calling for more students to join the team at various locations around the county.
Two Dundee tenants who recently tied the knot at a retirement development have shared their advice on keeping the spark alive. Pauline Wyllie, 65, wed 72-year-old Tayport native Sam Wyllie during an intimate ceremony held in the communal lounge of Bield’s Rannoch Court.
Seven Dunbar women have seen their creativity blossom thanks to a Valentine’s Day themed craft session. With help from local floral art expert Maureen Blair who donated her time and experience, tenants at Bield’s Southfield Court were shown how to arrange a variety of flowers into differ
A retirement development in Livingston has teamed up with its local nursery to offer tenants the chance to interact with younger members of the community. Tenants at Bield’s Pentland View Court partnered up with Carmondean Nursery to take part in an afternoon of crafts - inspired by the heart-
Dunbartonshire locals are being encouraged to help older people in their area by volunteering their time as befrienders. Bield Housing & Care is currently looking for volunteers to help support tenants in a variety of activities, from simple walks in the park to chatting over cups of tea.
A 98-year-old D-Day survivor has published his first autobiographical book on his experiences during World War Two. William Glen, who lives at Bield’s Carntyne Gardens in Glasgow, decided to pen Single File ahead of his fourth novel.
Bield is encouraging members of the West Calder community to spread their wings by helping older people in their area. The housing and care provider is looking for friendly individuals to join the team at Stewart Court as social activities volunteers.