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The Potteries

Trusted to care in Broadstone, Poole, Dorset

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From trips out to making wishes come true, holding events with the community, to birthdays and celebrations in the home, no two days are the same at The Potteries

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Dog café – free event at The Potteries

Join us at our monthly dog café with your fourlegged friend and enjoy hot drinks and homemade cakes on the second Wednesday of each month, 11am - 12pm.

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Dog café – free event at The Potteries

Veterans brunch club - free event at The Potteries

Join us in our in-house pub and chat with fellow local veterans and reminisce over brunch on the third Wednesday of each month, 10.30am - 12pm.

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Veterans brunch club - free event at The Potteries

Wills and Power of Attorney Clinic – event at The Potteries

Join us at The Potteries where Ellis Jones experienced Solicitors will provide advice and guidance on Wills and Lasting Power of Attorney on the third Wednesday of the month, 10.30am – 12.30pm.

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Wills and Power of Attorney Clinic – event at The Potteries

Care fee planning clinic - free event at The Potteries

Have a no obligation consultation with Andy Parsons AFPS, Chartered Financial Planner and SOLLA licenced care adviser from Eight Wealth Management on the third Thursday of each month, 10.30am - 12pm.

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Care fee planning clinic - free event at The Potteries

Community cinema - free event at The Potteries

Join us for our community cinema club which is open to anyone who enjoys classic, ‘feel good’ films, including those living with dementia and their loved one on first Thursday of each month, 1.30pm - 3.30pm.

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Community cinema - free event at The Potteries

Carers and friendship café - free event at The Potteries

Beat loneliness and join us at our monthly café. This is dementia friendly and a great opportunity to make new friends in a relaxed and friendly environment over coffee and cake on the fourth Wednesday of each month, 11am - 12pm.

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Carers and friendship café - free event at The Potteries

Christmas market - free event at The Potteries

Get festive at our Christmas market with over 16 stalls full of gifts and goodies on Saturday 14th December 2024, 2pm - 4pm.

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Christmas market - free event at The Potteries

Our regular events

  • Dog café
    Every second Wednesday of each month, 10.30am - 12pm

    Join us at our monthly dog café with your fourlegged friend and enjoy hot drinks and homemade cakes prepared by our talented chefs. Meet other dog owners in the local community in a friendly and relaxed setting and learn more about caring for your pet from our guest speakers. 

  • Veterans brunch club
    The third Wednesday of each month, 10.30am - 12pm

    Join us in our in-house pub and chat with fellow local veterans and reminisce over brunch. Why not also have a game of pool or darts! Enjoy the opportunity to meet our friendly team and explore our lovely home.

  • Wills and Power of Attorney Clinic
    Every third Wednesday of the month, 10.30am – 12.30pm

    Join us at The Potteries where Ellis Jones experienced Solicitors will provide straightforward advice and guidance on Wills and Lasting Power of Attorney.

  • Community cinema
    The first Thursday of each month, 1.30pm - 3.30pm

    Our community cinema club is open to anyone who enjoys classic, ‘feel good’ films, including those living with dementia and their loved ones. In the comfort of our home’s cinema you can enjoy a movie and complimentary refreshments while meeting our friendly team.

  • Carers and friendship cafe
    Fourth Wednesday of each month, 11am - 12pm
    Beat loneliness and join us at our monthly café. This is dementia friendly and a great opportunity to make new friends in a relaxed and friendly environment over coffee and cake

  • Care fee planning clinic
    The third Thursday of each month, 10.30am - 12pm

    Have a no obligation consultation with Andy Parsons AFPS, Chartered Financial Planner and SOLLA licenced care adviser from Eight Wealth Management. Andy will review your circumstances and will explain the complexities of funding care, what benefits you might qualify for and how to make savings go further. 

Poole care home receives Gold Standards Framework accolade

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Nov 13, 2024

Poole care home receives Gold Standards Framework accolade

A care home in Poole has been awarded a prestigious platinum award, recognising its high standards of care for residents in the later stages of life.

Poole care home enjoys a day of sport

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Sep 23, 2024

Poole care home enjoys a day of sport

Following GB’s success at the Paralympics, a local care home has decided to host their own version of the sporting tournament.

Poole care home invites community to honour D-Day

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May 23, 2024

Poole care home invites community to honour D-Day

A Poole care home is opening its doors to the community for a 1940s-themed tea party and commemorative ceremony.

‘Never go to bed angry’ – Poole care home resident shares precious secret to long life

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May 03, 2024

‘Never go to bed angry’ – Poole care home resident shares precious secret to long life

A 102-year-old woman has revealed her top secret to being a centenarian – ‘never going to bed on an argument’.

Poole care home teams up with local Brownies and Girl Guides to bring back favourite recipes

Home news

Apr 17, 2024

Poole care home teams up with local Brownies and Girl Guides to bring back favourite recipes

A care home in Poole has teamed up with a local (Broadstone) Brownie and Girl Guides group and joined a nationwide campaign to save traditional recipes from...

87-year-old Poole care home resident returns to the rugby pitch

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Apr 03, 2024

87-year-old Poole care home resident returns to the rugby pitch

An 87-year-old ex-rugby player was delighted when he had the opportunity to return to the pitch.

Care UK shortlisted in 12 categories at the Care Home Awards

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Mar 04, 2024

Care UK shortlisted in 12 categories at the Care Home Awards

Care UK teams are celebrating after being shortlisted in 12 categories at this year’s Care Home Awards. The Care Home Awards recognise and reward excellence...

Poole care home celebrates 10th birthday in style

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Feb 01, 2024

Poole care home celebrates 10th birthday in style

A care home in Poole marked its tenth anniversary with a very special tea party.

Dorset care homes join The Big Dementia Conversation

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Jan 11, 2024

Dorset care homes join The Big Dementia Conversation

Two care homes in Dorset are calling on local people to take part in a national conversation to learn more about dementia.

Care UK launches The Big Dementia Conversation

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Jan 08, 2024

Care UK launches The Big Dementia Conversation

Eight in 10 adults believe dementia is still misunderstood, according to research.

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