The Old Rectory Care Home has been shining brightly in the local spotlight after Kent News Online featured its joyful Holi celebration under the headline, Festival Of Colour Brings Springtime Magic To The Old Rectory Care Home. Published on 10 March 2026, the article captured the home’s uplifting welcome to spring, highlighting a day filled with colour, creativity and togetherness.
The coverage shared how residents and staff marked Holi with a handmade floral selfie frame, inclusive skin-painting activities and plenty of laughter, reflecting the festival’s themes of renewal, joy and new beginnings. Cheryl Waters, Manager at The Old Rectory Care Home, told Kent News Online that the occasion was a reminder that meaningful moments do not need to be complicated, just full of people, connection and happiness.
Having this story featured in local media matters. It helps the wider community see the warmth, imagination and spirit inside the home, while also showing that care homes are vibrant places where culture, celebration and companionship are part of everyday life. Sharing positive stories like this strengthens local connections, builds trust with families and ensures that residents remain part of the community around them, not apart from it.
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