OSJCT The Meadows

18/04/2026

The Mulberry pub called… who were we to ignore it?🍻

Residents, staff and relatives joined us for a walk to our local pub to enjoy a cold glass of their favourite drink!

17/04/2026

🧂Salt dough making 🧂

Getting messy making salt dough decorations that will be painted when dry and given out to family & friends as gifts 💖

15/04/2026

🧶 Knit & natter club at The Meadows 🧶

Our residents had a wonderful time sharing their knitting skills with staff—there were plenty of laughs along the way! It was so lovely to see them effortlessly pick it back up and enjoy something they know so well.

15/04/2026

🛑 Scams Awareness Session at The Meadows 🛑

Join us at The Meadows for an informative and supportive session delivered by Mandy from Age UK.

Learn how to recognise, avoid, and deal with scams, and gain confidence in protecting yourself, your family, and your neighbours. There will also be guidance and support available for anyone affected.

📅 Thursday 30th April
⏰ 10:30am – 12:00pm
📍 The Meadows

☕ Tea, coffee and cake will be available

Everyone is welcome—come along for a friendly and informative session 💙

14/04/2026

Don't forget to come and see us at the Didcot Civic Hall today at our Community Care Fair.

We are waiting along with our community partners such as Carers Oxfordshire, Dementia Oxfordshire and other local support services to welcome you 💙

10/04/2026

Anyone for a scone? 😁

Residents made delicious cheese scones yesterday! They enjoyed them fresh out the oven with a dollop of butter- Yum! 😋

08/04/2026

We’d like to say a heartfelt thank you to the wonderful gentlemen from Vauxhall Barracks for their kindness and generosity in donating Easter eggs and hand creams, thoughtfully ensuring all residents could enjoy a special treat! 🐣

They took the time to personally deliver each gift, resulting in lots of very happy faces. Our Home Manager, Tobias, came in on his day off to share in these special moments! 😁

05/04/2026

Our Easter raffle & egg hunt was a success! 😁

We couldn't have raised more than £350 without the amazing generosity of local businesses and families. A big shout out to Didcot Tesco, Rowse Honey, Didcot Coronet Bingo, Cornerstone & Vauxhall Barracks for the donations towards our raffle prizes.

Also a mention to The Mayor of Didcot, Cllr Jim Loder who joined us in drawing the winning tickets. It is always a joy to have you with us- thank you!

02/04/2026

🐰 Easter bonnet making 🐣

Our residents had a wonderful time getting creative and crafting their very own Easter bonnets. It was such a lovely morning filled with laughter, colour, and imagination!

31/03/2026

There's still time to get your raffle tickets 🎟

Lots of yummy prizes to be won, so come and join us for an egg-citing morning!

30/03/2026

🎉 Didcot Community Care Fair🎉

Don’t forget to join us at the Didcot Community Care Fair, hosted by OSJCT.

This community drop-in event brings together a wide range of local organisations who will be on hand to offer advice, guidance, and support across different areas of care.

With organisations including Dementia Oxfordshire, Carers Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire County Council, and many more, it’s a great opportunity to find out what support is available for you or your loved ones.

Whether you’re planning ahead, looking for advice, or simply want to learn more about local services, everyone is welcome.

📅 Tuesday 14th April
⏰ 10:00am – 2:00pm
📍 Didcot Civic Hall

We look forward to welcoming you 💙

South Oxfordshire based care homes and Extra Care Housing schemes from The Orders of St John Care Trust (OSJCT) are inviting local residents to a free Care Fair in Didcot, bringing together trusted care experts, advisers, and community organisations to offer guidance, reassurance, and practical supp...

27/03/2026

Making 🌸 flower🌷crowns with Wild Oxfordshire!

Thank you to the wonderful Rhiannon from WO for another fantastic craft session with our residents. As you can see, we had a lot of fun making beautiful crowns that the residents presented afterwards.