Latest Events & News

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Autumn Fashion Design Day for Men’s Shed and Dynamic Divas
Breast Wear it Pink!
Boo Bash – A Halloween Celebration at Rose Garden Wednesday 28th October 2pm
Boo Bash – A Halloween Celebration at Olive Tree House Wednesday 28th October 11am
Celebrate Harvest Day at Winterbourne Medieval Barn Sunday 11th October 1.30pm
World’s Biggest Coffee Afternoon Fundraising for Macmillan Cancer Support Friday 25th September 3pm
Dolly Day a Tribute to Dolly Parton Tuesday 22nd September 2pm
Pop Up Shop at Blossom Fields Monday 21st September From 2pm
Sparkle & Spice at The Grove
You are invited to The Grove’s Halloween Ball
The Grove Launch Senior Swans
Macmillan World’s Biggest Coffee Morning at The Grove
Celebrating a Remarkable Birthday at Rose Garden Care Homer
Vibrant Activities and Memorable Adventures at Waverley Lodge
Vibrant Activities and Memorable Adventures at Waverley Lodge
Beat the Heat with Creative Fans
Beat the Heat with Creative Fans and Pampering Spa Day
A Week of Celebrations, Creativity, and Endless Fun!
New forest nursing home
Waverley Lodge Residents: A Day of Delights in the New Forest!
St georges nursing home summer fete
St. George’s Nursing Home Summer Fete: A Day of Sunshine, Smiles, and Spectacular Fun!
Joyful Birthday Celebrations and Weekend Festivities
Joyful Birthday Celebrations and Weekend Festivities
Minibus Adventures and Musical Delights
Royal Ascot st georges
Royal Ascot Delights and Nostalgic Visits from Weston Museum
Creativity and Entertainment Thrive at Cherry Blossom
Good Friday Celebrations and Memorable Moments Cedar Lawn
Feel-Good Friday Celebrations and Memorable Moments
Adventures at Hilliers Garden Centre!
Creating Memorable Adventures at Hilliers Garden Centre!
Dunwood manor
Another glowing review!
Cedar lawn
Bringing Convenience and Independence to our Residents!
Fun and Games Galore_ A Joyful Afternoon at Dunwood Manor
Fun and Games Galore: A Joyful Afternoon at Dunwood Manor
Exciting Activities at St Georges
Exciting Activities at St Georges Nursing Home: Baking, Crafts, and Outdoor Delights!
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Exciting Day Out at Waverley Lodge Care Home: Fun, Ice Cream, and Shopping!
Ice cream paradise
Beat the Heat at New Forest Nursing Home: Residents Create their Own Ice Cream Paradise
New forest nursing home drone shot
New Forest Nursing Home receives 5 stars!
The visit of children to Waverley Lodge
Delightful Children’s Visit, Creative Crafting, and Joyous Birthday Celebrations!
New forest beautiful scenery!
Birthday bashes, banging the drums & beautiful scenery!
Julie Pannell
Portfolio Support Manager

Julie brings over 18 years of experience in the care sector and a calm, capable presence that teams instantly trust. With a strong background in care management, she works comfortably at every level, supporting services to improve, adapt and thrive — even when things feel complex. Julie has a real knack for managing change and untangling multi-layered challenges.

She combines strategic thinking with a practical, hands-on approach, making sure plans don’t just look good on paper but actually work in real life. From project management to mentoring and developing teams, Julie is passionate about helping people grow and services succeed.

She works closely with local authorities and a wide range of stakeholders, building positive, productive relationships along the way. Known for her attention to detail and collaborative style, Julie’s supportive team approach has made her a favourite with both clients and commissioning authorities.

When she’s not supporting homes across the portfolio, Julie can usually be found outdoors enjoying the countryside. She’s a keen walker, an enthusiastic bird watcher, and a proud member of the National Trust — happiest with fresh air, good views and a pair of comfy walking boots.

Catherine
Sales Manager

Catherine has worked in sales and marketing her whole career, after graduating with a degree in Textile Management she worked in Corporate Workwear for many years. Catherine’s first role in the care sector was working with a disability charity that ran nursing homes and enablement projects for young adults.

Catherine

While her two children were younger, she joined her husband in his estate agency, but was delighted to return to the care sector in 2020 and now cannot imagine doing anything else.

Catherine’s role with Allegra is to support residents and their families as they explore care options. Working with the teams in the individual homes she ensures that during every stage from initial enquiry through to moving in with us every question is answered, and we offer the reassurance needed for the next chapter in our resident’s life. It is important for our residents to remain part of the community in which will have lived for years, often all their lives, so the other part of this role is connecting with local community groups, charities and organisations.

Catherine has said that working for Allegra with their groundbreaking household model means we are offering a home with compassion and care whilst ensuring residents are retaining their independence and quality of life.

Out of work Catherine enjoys baking and gardening The children are older now, but still keep her busy!

She combines strategic thinking with a practical, hands-on approach, making sure plans don’t just look good on paper but actually work in real life. From project management to mentoring and developing teams, Julie is passionate about helping people grow and services succeed.

She works closely with local authorities and a wide range of stakeholders, building positive, productive relationships along the way. Known for her attention to detail and collaborative style, Julie’s supportive team approach has made her a favourite with both clients and commissioning authorities.

When she’s not supporting homes across the portfolio, Julie can usually be found outdoors enjoying the countryside. She’s a keen walker, an enthusiastic bird watcher, and a proud member of the National Trust — happiest with fresh air, good views and a pair of comfy walking boots.

Paul Thomas
Regional Manager - Western Region

Paul has joined Allegra Care with 28 years’ experience in the health and social care sector including working in senior leadership roles for the last 18 years; covering operations, business management and quality assurance. Paul has a real passion for person centred care and how that is delivered at the highest level.

Allegra Team Paul Thomas

Paul has worked across a diverse sector over his time in health and social care and brings a wealth of experience to his new role as Regional Manager. Paul believes in integrating real and meaningful values and culture into a service and in doing so, delivering the outcomes for the people we support. Paul goes by the theory of values with no meaning, have no value.

Outside of work, Paul is the father of three boys and a 2nd degree black belt who teaches Judo.