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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 seeing the Dreamboys, to flying 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 over the years.
I really enjoyed the day going back to where I had many happy years and I was so pleased to see my surname is still being used in the company name.
Ted
A triumphant surprise!
The team at Winchcombe Place arranged for resident Patricia to be reunited with her favourite car. Patricia’s pride and joy in her younger years was a Triumph Spitfire - she owned one for over 30 years. With the help of a local car enthusiast, she got to have a spin once more.
Teenage dream
Helen from Foxland Grange decided to make her teenage dream come true and get her first tattoo. The 77 year old resident had always wanted a tattoo, since admiring her late partners, who was a biker. Keen to fulfil her dream, Helen braved the needle – much to her enjoyment.
On the House
The team at The Potteries helped resident David visit the Poole Quay pub his great-grandfather used to own in the early 1900s. David had always wanted to visit the pub to see it for himself and to be closer to his family history.
Barbara's cheeky wish
Resident Barbara from Darlington Court has been passionate about art since school and kept it as a hobby throughout her life. She had always wanted to experience a life drawing class for herself so the home welcomed a nude model to complete her lifelong wish!
I really enjoyed the class; especially as other residents joined in and enjoyed it too. I was especially impressed with how long the model could remain still in a pose!
Barbara
Bill's aircraft wish
Airforce veteran Bill was thrilled when the team at Chichester Grange aranged a visit to Tangmere Aviation Museum, where he was reunited with the English Lightning Fighter Aircraft. Bill had worked on this aircraft during the Second World War and had proud memories of the airplane.
Sally's zipline wish
85-year-old dare devil Sally took to the skies and soared over Penrhyn Slate Quarry at 100mph on a 1.5km zipline – the fastest in the world. In the past Sally has paraglided over Morzine, in France, but was determined to soar even higher. When the team at Deewater Grange learnt about her wish, it was their pleasure to grant it for her.
Team members at Dashwood Manor wasted no time in organising 89-year-old resident Dennis' lifelong wish to skydive. "My wish was to jump out of a plane and freefall for as long as possible," he said.
Dennis took to the skies on 25th April and jumped out of a plane at 15,000 feet. After the jump he said: “It was splendid. The feeling of free falling was just amazing, and I was just trying to take it all in. It was better than I ever expected. Age is only a number. You can do anything if you are determined."
Age is only a number. You can do anything if you are determined.
Not only did Dennis take the leap on his skydive, but he also used the opportunity to fundraise for Marie Curie. Read more about Dennis' skydive experience, or watch the video below.
Dennis' skydive wish
A question of sport
Many residents' wishes relate to their favourite sports.
The team at Appleby House surprised two of its biggest tennis fans, Bridget and Pat, with the full VIP treatment at Wimbledon – tickets to Centre Court to see tennis champion Rafael Nadal.
I have always loved tennis and get great enjoyment from Wimbledon in particular. To be there again after so many years was very special.
Bridget, a resident at Appleby House
At Deewater Grange, colleagues arranged a surprise trip to Everton’s Goodison Park for residents Corinne and Howard. They had talked in detail about their decades-long devotion as Everton fans and often reminisced on memories spent watching the team in action.
The club treated Corinne and Howard by offering them a private tour around the changing rooms, boardrooms, grounds, trophy room and the pitch to see where all the action happens.
But they're not the only ones whose football dreams have come true. Foxland Grange arranged a surprise trip to a football stadium for resident Fred Green after hearing about his 55 years as a Wolves fan and memories spent watching the football team in action as a child.
“The experience of going back to Wolverhampton Wanderers was absolutely incredible. I am so grateful for the chance to have returned to Molineux Stadium for a special tour thanks to the team at Foxland Grange. Reminiscing about my football days certainly brought back many lovely memories,” Fred said.
The nostalgic trip to the stadium also saw Danny meet club legend John Wark and current player Sam Morsy. Watch the video below to see his wish come true...
Danny's football wish
Classic cars and motorcycles
Two homes arranged special motorcycle dreams-come-true so residents could relive their biker days. At Hartismere Place, the team organised a surprise visit from a local biker group for 85-year-old Tony who was an avid motorcyclist in his youth.
Seeing all those bikes was incredible – I couldn’t believe everyone was there for me!
Jim said: “It was excellent, everything about it! I loved seeing all the different bikes and meeting the bikers too – they were a very nice and friendly bunch of chaps! I loved trying on the jacket. It has been quite some time since I’ve seen a motorbike up close like that."
After learning about his time spent as a racing driver in the 1950s, the team at Weald Heights put their ideas into gear and planned a surprise outing to Aston Martin Sevenoaks.
Commenting on the day, John said: “I thoroughly enjoyed this afternoon. It was a wonderful surprise and brought back so many happy memories from my racing days.”
Some of the dreams we have made come true...
Some of the dreams we have made come true...
Read more about the exciting wishes our teams have granted over the past few months.
Helen's wish for a tattoo of her cat came as a surprise and to the team at Dashwood Manor, but they couldn’t wait to start organising it for her.
The tattoo of a tabby cat was placed on Helen’s right arm and designed and tattooed by Basingstoke tattooist Sarah from Victory Doll.
I absolutely love the tattoo and I would like to thank the tattooist for being so patient and the team for organising it for me.
Helen, a resident at Dashwood Manor
Musical memories
A resident at Colne View was thrilled when his wish to play the drums again was made a reality. 82-year-old Alan was a former drummer and was keen to relive his rock and roll days.
When the team at Ancasta Grove learnt that Cathy had always wished to play the guitar, they helped her to learn at the age of 87.
They found a smaller guitar which was in desperate need of repair, but luckily help was on hand as the home has its very own repair shop.
Once it was fixed and beautifully decorated with a little help from other residents, Cathy was ready to learn.
Violet's Spitfire reunion
At Highmarket House in Banbury, the team knew that resident Violet Mitchel had worked building components for Spitfire aeroplanes during the Second World War. One day, Violet revealed that she had never seen a completed Spitfire – something she always regretted.
The team quickly got to work and contacted RAF Museum in Hendon. Along the way, two rather famous television personalities decided to lend a hand to make sure the wish was memorable. The result was Violet catching her first glimpse of the iconic plane arm in arm with Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes.
Olwyn's flying high
Another very happy lady who had her wish granted was Olwyn Hopkins, a resident at Davers Court in Bury St Edmunds. After she developed a phobia of flying when she took a flight at 19 years old, Olwyn vowed to never step foot on a plane again. However, for her 99th birthday her wish was to combat her fear and fly again, so we made it happen. Not content with just doing it once, for her hundredth birthday in 2019, she took to the skies again! Olwyn said it was the best experience she ever had.
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