Glebefields Care Home in Banbury marked International Nurses Day by bringing residents, families and staff together to honour its nursing team and two retired nurses who now live at the home.

Benazir Shakkir, home manager at Glebefields, said: “Every single day, our nurses go above and beyond to provide comfort, care, kindness and support to our residents and their families.

“Their patience, professionalism and genuine compassion make such a difference.

“We are truly grateful for everything they do, and it was equally wonderful to celebrate the incredible residents, Betty and Rhona.”

The event paid tribute to nurses Jeni, Beena, Sheela, Parulben and Ms Shakkir with gift bags in recognition of their ‘patience and genuine compassion’.

Special mention was also made of residents Betty and Rhona, who spent their working lives as nurses.

The day included a buffet prepared by head chef Vincent, and a celebration cake, with both Betty and Rhona having the honour of the first cut.

SOFEA, based in Didcot, has received a £5,000 donation from The Cadbury Foundation through Mondelēz International’s Your Charity, Your Choice programme.

The charity helps young people aged 14 to 24 who are outside mainstream education by offering practical training, work experience, and personal development opportunities.

The grant was awarded following a nomination by Hannah Gardner, head of marketing and category development at Mondelēz International, receiving support from colleagues at the nearby Mondelēz International site in Uxbridge.

Ms Gardner said: “SOFEA does so much fantastic work helping young people aged 14-24 build their confidence, leadership and interpersonal skills, and I know this generous grant will have an incredibly positive impact.

“I’m delighted that my nomination was supported by my colleagues, and to know that the donation will help the charity continue to deliver its fantastic services supporting young people.”

SOFEA combines education with hands-on work experience.

It aims to improve employability and raise aspirations among young people who may face barriers to traditional education.

James Plunket, director of fundraising at SOFEA, said: “We are extremely grateful to Hannah Gardner for nominating us and to The Cadbury Foundation for this significant donation, which will help our young people gain practical skills and valuable work experience.

“At SOFEA, we believe all young people outside of mainstream education deserve opportunities to grow and succeed and, thanks to this grant, we can keep making that possible.”

The Cadbury Foundation was established in honour of company founders George and Richard Cadbury, who were known for their commitment to social responsibility.

Last year marked the 90th anniversary of the foundation.

More than £1 million has been donated since the Your Charity Your Choice scheme began.

The scheme allows Mondelēz International employees in the UK and Ireland to nominate charities close to their hearts for funding.

Kelly Farrell, community affairs manager at Mondelēz International, said: “Our ‘Your Charity Your Choice’ scheme was set up to support important causes and charities close to our employees’ hearts, and we’re incredibly proud that for 14 years, the programme has done exactly that.

“We’re thrilled that £90,000 was donated last year, as The Cadbury Foundation celebrated its 90th anniversary, and we’re delighted that, with the foundation’s support, SOFEA can continue delivering its services supporting the community, helping young people grow and develop their skills.”

The new partnership will see the popular coffee shop chain bring its menu of drinks, toasties, sweet treats and more to cinema-goers.

The first locations are set to open this summer, and most are expected to welcome guests by the end of 2026.

This move builds on Costa Coffee’s continued expansion into high-footfall, lifestyle destinations, while supporting Cineworld in enhancing its food and drink offer for customers across the UK.

Costa Coffee to open in up to 26 Cineworld cinemas across the UK

While exact dates haven’t been shared yet, these are the Cineworld locations that will open a new Costa Coffee store:

1. Ashton-under-Lyne
2. Speke
3. Ashford
4. Broughton Park
5. Edinburgh
6. Brighton
7. Didsbury
8. Glasgow Silverburn
9. Crawley
10. Basildon
11. Hemel Hempstead
12. Sheffield
13. Braintree
14. South Ruislip
15. Leeds
16. Ipswich
17. Stevenage
18. Barnsley
19. Birmingham Broad Street
20. Milton Keynes
21. Boldon
22. Telford
23. Rushden Lakes
24. Falkirk
25. Wolverhampton
26. Cheltenham

The collaboration will see Costa Coffee take on existing team members to ensure a smooth transition and maintain the service customers expect.

Each new store will feature Costa Coffee’s contemporary interior design, indoor seating, and self-service order screens for convenience.

Andrew Miller, Express and Corporate Sales Director UK&I at Costa Coffee, said: “We’re delighted to be working with Cineworld to bring Costa Coffee to more cinema-goers across the UK.

“Whether you’re heading in for the latest movie release or catching up with friends, we’re excited to make those moments even more enjoyable with great coffee in an enhanced cinema environment.”

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Tim Sparrow, Director of Retail at Cineworld, said: “This partnership marks an exciting step forward in enhancing Cineworld’s customer experience.

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“The Costa Coffee partnership is re-energising our coffee spaces and strengthening the role they play in the cinema experience.

“Together, we’re focused on quality, consistency and reach, creating warm and welcoming environments that enhance the visit while keeping cinema at the heart of everything we do.”

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