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Vilven was thrilled when her wish of going on a hot air balloon came true
Andrew reignited his passion for golf by attending the Scottish open
Jean had the chance to dust off her dancing shoes and make her wish come true
Jane was delighted when her wish of visiting a farm and feeding the animals came true
Dorothy braved the needle with a snoopy inspired tattoo
Laura was delighted when her wish of a handling experience with different species of owls came true
Arthur was surprised with a visit to Classic Wings in Cambridge to fly in a Dragon Rapide plane.
Elizabeth rekindling her love for horse riding thanks to the team at Mill View
Former policeman Alan takes a patrol down memory lane
Former pub landlord Sheila is back behind the bar
Gill rekindling her love for horse riding thanks to the team at Ferndown Manor
Former firefighter Tony relives his past career thanks to the team at Highmarket House
Ruby was thrilled when her wish to take to the skies was made a reality.
Retired train diver has his steam train wish come true.
Harry, who used to raise donkeys, was given the opportunity to pet a donkey from Second Chance Petting Farm.
Pat becomes local tattoo shop’s oldest customer.
Former sailor Neil gets behind the helm once more.
Lifelong West Ham fan Marjorie visits her teams stadium.
Former cricket player visits the stadium he once worked at.
Former ice skaters, Rose and Patricia, return to the ice.
Eric relives his biker days.
Former ballroom dancer Jack took to the dancefloor once more.
Robert took to the lake to enjoy is hobby of fly fishing once again.
Ballet enthusiast Thelma had her ballet dreams come true.
These 'Dancing Queens' had a great time at Abba Voyage in London.
Neil took part in a thrill-seeking adventure.
Resident Jane enjoyed her visit to the local donkey sanctuary.
Patricia's pride and joy in her younger years was a Triumph Spitfire, so the care home team arranged to reunite her with the classic car.
Cat lover Kathy enjoyed a visit to a cat cafe in Essex.
Animal-loving Megan got to visit her local zoo and rekindle her childhood memories.
Richard used to own a narrow boat, so the care home team at Snowdrop House arranged to take him back out onto the water.
Former RAF pilot John was thrilled to take to the skies once more.
Mavis was thrilled when her favourite animal trotted into Winchcombe Place care home for a visit.
Christine was delighted when her wish to rekindle her love for horse riding was made a reality.
Residents at Ferndown Manor enjoyed a trip to London.
June enjoyed a special VIP experience at Chester Zoo to meet her favourite animal.
Two residents at Cavell Court share a passion for boats and sailing, so the home team made their wish come true.
Horse lover Marjorie was reunited with her favourite animal.
Dorset care home residents enjoy a speedboat ride around the Weymouth Bay.
Former racing car driver, Lawrence, took a surprise trip back behind the wheel.
Elizabeth, a resident at Lauder Lodge took to the skies and had the opportunity to soar 2,000 ft above sea level.
Blossomfield Grange made Bob’s wish to attend the Pride of Longbridge car show come true.
Helen from Foxland Grange decided to make her teenage dream come true and get her first tattoo.
When the team at Sway Place learned that 92-year-old Betty wanted to see the Dreamboys show, they were keen to make her wish come true.
79-year-old, David from The Potteries completed his greatest wish to visit the pub his great grandfather ran in the early 1900s.
101-year-old, Dorothy, a resident at The Potteries missed the sights and sounds of the sea – so the team organised a special trip to Bournemouth Beach.
Amherst care home organised a special trip for a retired RAF pilot, Tony, to return to the cockpit of the plane he flew during World War Two.
When the team at Glastonbury Court learned that 87-year-old resident Pauline was keen to relive fond memories of being an usherette, they helped to make it come true.
Norma from Knebworth care home was delighted when her wish to rekindle her favourite hobby was made a reality.
When the team at Trymview Hall learned that 85-year-old Sheila was keen to revisit her old school, they were determined to make it happen.
Sally takes on the worlds fastest zipline.
Get your skates on - Doreen returns to the ice.
Barbara from Darlington Court had wished to do a life drawing class from a young age
Airforce veteran Bill visits Tangmere Aviation Museum to see his fighter aircraft again
Former dancing champion Eileen takes to the dancefloor once more
Rugby fan Derek watches the Scottish national team train for the Six Nations tournament.
Local dancers help Jeanette dance again.
Horse lover Stephen was reunited with his favourite animal
84-year-old Ernie from Chichester Granger made a wish to complete his secondary school education by passing his Physics GCSE.
John had an afternoon fuelled with memories from his time as a racing driver, after a surprise spin around his local town in the latest Aston Martin.
Florence, aged 88 and resident at Care UK's Lauder Lodge, shared her passion for fishing and asked her home team to help make her wish come true.
A group of residents from Hartismere Place care home were delighted when their wish to relive their working days was made a reality.
Gill and Barry, residents at Care UK’s Bowes House enjoyed a special nautical trip and reminisced about their younger years.
Rick, aged 69 and resident at Care UK's Abney Court, told his care team he wished to take a spin on a Ferris wheel once again, so they made his wish come true.
Geoff, a resident at Sandfields care home, wished to return to the lido he’d enjoyed spending time at in his younger years.
Carpathia Grange's team served up a dream come true for Delaine by helping her visit her favourite jazz club again.
Appleby House surprised two of its biggest tennis fans, Bridget and Pat, with the full VIP treatment at Wimbledon.
When the team at Hartismere Place discovered that Tony, 85, was an avid motorcyclist in his youth, they were determined to make his wish to relive his biker days come true.
To help Tony reminisce about his fond memories of his motorcycles, the team arranged for a local biker group to make a surprise journey to the home.
Team members at Deewater Grange arranged a surprise trip to Everton’s Goodison Park for residents Corinne, 87, and Howard, 75.
The team at Deewater Grange contacted the club after Corinne and Howard expressed their lifelong wish of going behind the scenes of their favourite football club.
Roger, 82, took to the skies and had his very first flying lesson, arranged by the team at Dashwood Manor.
Roger has always had an interest in aircrafts, and now he's completed a lifelong wish.
"It was a brilliant experience which I would do over and over again," Roger said.
Doris, who lives at Cedrus House, was overjoyed when the team organised for her to take part in the once beloved hobby.
Nora, 93, was delighted when the team at Cathkin House organised for her to return to her roots as a silver service waitress.
76-year-old John from Bowes House couldn’t believe his eyes when the East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service crew dropped by to say a special hello.
Mountbatten Grange granted the wish of two residents by inviting a local biker group for a surprise visit.
Jack, 91, was a motorcyclist in his youth.
Jim, 88, said: “I loved seeing all the different bikes and meeting the bikers too – they were a very nice and friendly bunch of chaps!"
Lonsdale Mews made Jennifer's wish to see a tap dance performance come true.
Rosemary, 94, a resident at Winchcombe Place, was treated to a day at the races after making the request on the home’s Wishing Tree.
The team at Abney Court made a wish come true for Marion, 92, by helping her revisit a favourite place from childhood.
Pauline at Millers Grange, a lifelong reptile lover, wished to meet a bearded dragon, reticulated python and salt water crocodile up close.
Two residents at Sandfields were treated to an evening at the races after making the request on the home’s Wishing Tree.
Dennis, a resident at Dashwood Manor, achieved his lifelong dream of skydiving.
Colin, a resident at Snowdrop House, couldn’t believe it when the team organised for him to go swimming again – something he never thought he’d be able to do.
Helen at Dashwood Manor wished to have a tattoo to pay tribute to her beloved tabby cats.
Sheila of Glastonbury Court received a special video message from her favourite singer, Daniel O’Donnell.
Team members at Millers Grange care home made resident Lesley’s wish to visit her favourite chocolate factory come true.
Hilda, aged 94, a resident at Ambleside, made a wish to go on a traditional carousel again.
Pearl from Cavell Court has loved owls since she was a child, and was delighted when the team arranged a visit from a feathered friend.
Alec revisited memories from his career as a chauffeur driver - and even enjoyed a surprise visit from his favourite Rolls Royce.
Alec said: “I was so happy to see the Rolls Royce show up outside Weald Heights. It was great to have the opportunity to wear my chauffer hat again. I loved it!”
Team members at Harrier Lodge pushed the boat out when they planned a surprise boat trip for residents.
After finding out Margaret has been part of the Salvation Army for 83 years and wished to sing with them once again, the team arranged for their local band to pay a special visit to the home.
Milner House care home organised a special trip for 90-year-old retired aircraft engineer Roy to see the planes he worked on up close once again.
Roy, a resident at Milner House was surprised by the care home team and his sons with a visit to Brooklands Museum to see the aircrafts he worked on 40 years ago.
A guided toured was organised for Roy, complete with a visit to see the collection of Harrier Jets – where Roy had no struggle knowing what every single button and dial did.
Former East London resident Ron Hayes from Millers Grange made a wish to have a traditional ‘Cockney knees up’.
Heather, a resident at Highmarket House, wanted to enjoy fish and chips at the seaside - so the team organised a special trip to Bournemouth to celebrate her 88th birthday in style.
Team members at Ancasta Grove helped Cathy learn to the play the guitar at the age of 87.
At Care UK we love to make dreams come true
Most Care UK homes have a wishing tree
When a resident hangs a wish on the tree, the care home team and their family will go above and beyond to try and grant it. These wishes can be big or small – from getting a tattoo or an indoor skydive, to flying in a plane!
Our vision at Care UK is to give residents fulfilling and active lives, and the Wishing Tree initiative is just one way we live that ethos. Keep scrolling to read more about residents' wishes.
Wishes we’ve made come true...
Take a look at some of the wishes we have granted.
