Burial Of Time Capsule Brings Brendoncare’s 40th Anniversary Celebrations To A Close
Winchester-based charity Brendoncare ended its 40th anniversary year with the burial of a time capsule at one of its care homes. Colleagues gathered at Brendoncare Otterbourne Hill near Winchester on Wednesday (12th February) where the time capsule was buried in its garden.
The capsule contains photographs, poetry, letters and stories relating to the numerous anniversary-related activities during the past year.
It also includes the stories of the people chosen as the 40 Faces of Brendoncare during the year. These are colleagues, residents, volunteers, club members, patrons and professionals working with Brendoncare, who embody the charity’s values and ethos.
Brendoncare began its 40th anniversary year on 14th February 2024 by releasing a cover version of Stevie Wonder’s classic song I Just Called to Say I Love You, the video and recording made by residents, colleagues, volunteers, and club members. A link to the song, which is still available to buy via Brendoncare’s website, is another of the items in the time capsule.
Michael Crutchley, Brendoncare’s Chief Executive, said:
“The past year has been a very important milestone for us. It gave us a chance to reflect on the progress we have made over our first four decades.
“We have been working hard to develop our strategy for the coming years. This will ensure we continue delivering the highest quality care to our residents and offering the best possible experiences for the people using our in-person and online clubs, and community support services.
“Our teams and volunteers in our care homes, extra care housing and community services are totally committed to meeting the ever-changing needs of our residents and members. My sincerest thanks got to them for everything they do to make Brendoncare a vibrant, kind and forward-thinking organisation.”
