Mental Health Awareness Week: ‘My hardest battle came after leaving the army’
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week, and this year’s theme – community – is particularly important to us at FirstPort. We recently spoke with Sean, a Development Manager in Essex, to…
Residents and colleagues across The FirstPort Group honour VE Day
On 8 May 1945, Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill addressed the nation at 3pm to announce a historic moment — the end of the war in Europe. Germany had formally…
Later Living residents take part in Easter celebrations
Residents across FirstPort’s later living communities have been celebrating Easter with crafts and impressive charity initiatives. A creative start to Easter in Thirsk Residents at Rowan Court in Thirsk got…
FirstPort residents discover hidden art skills in retirement
Two FirstPort residents from Northallerton, North Yorkshire, have found a new passion for art in retirement, producing impressive artwork that has drawn admiration from their community. Gerald Catton and Alan…
FirstPort colleagues and residents join this year’s Great British Beach Clean
FirstPort colleagues and residents from all over the country braved the rain last week and came together to support the Marine Conservation Society’s annual Great British Beach Clean. This year’s…
Residents and staff celebrate 25 years of Perth retirement development
Residents and FirstPort colleagues at Knights Court in Perth have celebrated 25 years since their retirement development first opened its doors with a summer party. Knights Court, an independent…
FirstPort retirement gardening group blossoms
A retirement community in Paignton has continued to flourish, bonding over community activities in the outdoor space at their development. After an initial project to rejuvenate the large communal gardens,…
Residents’ thoughts on what makes a happy community
Written by Carlota Stock da Cunha, FirstPort Intern As part of my two-week internship with FirstPort, the residents of Compton Court in Southbourne welcomed me to join them for their…
Over 300 poppies knitted for D-Day remembrance display at Luton retirement development
A group of FirstPort residents in Luton have been working with their local community groups to knit over 300 poppies for a D-Day remembrance display at their retirement development. Jane…
Community at the heart of new initiative for residents in north west London
The FirstPort Group has partnered with a community events business to launch weekly street food events across a series of its residential developments in London – and it’s proving to…
