Dorothea Court
Christian housing scheme in Bedford
Independent living
For practising Christians
Rooted in the Christian faith, life at Dorothea Court supports our residents to live fulfilled lives in their later years. We offer both independent living accommodation and assisted living for older Christians across five converted Victorian houses.
Throughout the week there are opportunities to gather together for activities including arts and crafts or exercises, and we have regular visits from local church leaders who lead devotions and services. We have occasional extra activities such as films and afternoon teas for residents and guests.
We have a very active Friends of Dorothea Court group, as well as a Pilgrims' Friend Society support group who connect with the community and plan some activities throughout the year. We are very well connected with the local church networks.
We have 15 retirement in our buildings on St George's Road, and 11 assisted living flats at Dorothea House. Accommodation is suitable for couples and a guest flat is also available for respite breaks or visitors.
We have a beautiful large garden between the houses which is available for residents to use.
Want to find out more? Please fill in the Request a call back form and one of our team will be in touch.
Our team
Ruth Broomhall
Manager
Ruth has lived and worked in Bedford since 1992, aside from a year in London and almost two in Scotland!
For over 20 years, Ruth was involved in education and children’s work, in a variety of roles and settings, including teacher, project manager, advisor, foster carer and youth and children’s worker at her local church.
In 2014 she graduated from Spurgeon’s College with a Master’s in Christian Faith and Practice. Since then she has been keenly involved in promoting the work of John Bunyan, and particularly The Pilgrim’s Progress, through her studies, church involvement and writing.
Ruth took on the management of Dorothea Court in 2018, and after an interesting journey with Pilgrims' Friend Society (and God!) - taking her to Scotland, Leicester, Worthing and Suffolk - she is now very happy to be back as manager at Dorothea Court!
In her spare time, Ruth loves spending time with family and friends, and has just completed her first year of a Professional Doctorate in Practical Theology.
Yolande Dorgu
Assistant Manager
Yolande joined the team at Dorothea Court in July 2023. She has a range of professional experience, including marketing and working with those suffering from homelessness, mental health, and substance abuse. She lives in Bedford with her two children who are aged two and ten years old.
Yolande feels very blessed to be joining the Pilgrims' Friend Society family, and is excited to utilise her skills and experience at Dorothea Court.
Contact & Location
Address:
DOROTHEA COURT, 32 PARK AVENUE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2LR
Email:
DOROTHEA@PILGRIMSFRIEND.ORG.UK
Tel:
How to find us
The No 10 bus stop is right outside the front door for easy access to and from the town centre. Bedford Park sits opposite Dorothea Court and the bus stop is outside the front door.
We enjoy showing visitors around Dorothea Court, but request that if this is the purpose of your visit you call us first to arrange a suitable time. This allows us to allocate a member of staff to answer your questions. Relatives and friends are welcome to visit at any time during the day, and there is the opportunity to purchase a meal in the home if they wish to do so, by prior arrangement.
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