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Community open day highlights growing success of Red Kite Meadows oliver.drackford Mon 09/11/2026 3:36pm

9 November 2026

Housing Adults and older people

Residents, their families, friends and visitors enjoyed a fun day of socialising and togetherness at a community open day held at our senior living village in Flitwick at the end of October.

The event brought together residents, local groups and community organisations for a packed programme of activities designed to promote wellbeing, leisure and entertainment. Representatives from a wide range of local health, wellbeing, community, leisure and support services attended, giving residents the opportunity to access information, learn about activities in the area and discover the support available to help them maintain their independence, stay active and remain connected to their local community.

Our Executive Member for Adult Social Care Councillor Mark Smith said: 

Having opened in the summer, Red Kite Meadows is already a thriving and vibrant community reflecting a strong community spirit. The Community Day was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the new community that has quickly made Red Kite Meadows its home. It was fantastic to welcome the Town Mayor and spend time with residents, hearing about the friendships they have formed and how they are settling into village life.

Residents are enjoying the benefits of living in a supportive environment, with excellent facilities right on their doorstep, including the leisure centre, community café and The Rufus Centre, which offers a wide range of activities, groups and events throughout the year.

Managing Director of Care is Central Robert Templeton said: 

The event showcased the importance of partnership working and community involvement, helping residents strengthen existing friendships, make new ones, and enjoying experiences that support their wellbeing and independence.

I’d like to thank all the groups who attended, residents, families, friends and staff, for making the day such a memorable success.

All the apartments are now allocated, with significant interest from other individuals keen to become part of the village. The strong demand reflects both the quality of the accommodation and the vibrant, supportive environment that residents are helping to create.

Operated by Care is Central, the council's wholly owned care company, Red Kite Meadows comprises a 72-bed care home, short stay-respite care unit, and 88 one and two-bedroom apartments.

Red Kite Meadows is the UK’s first senior living village to be built to PassivHaus standards. More information can be found on this dedicate page about Red Kit Meadows.

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