We were very lucky that the sun shone on our Jubilee parties at Woodley Grange and Barton Lodge earlier this month, making them the perfect celebrations fit for the Queen!
Residents received the royal treatment at our Jubilee parties Read More »
Barton Lodge recently brought back treasured memories for one of its residents, a former chicken farmer, by hatching a brood of chicks.
Baby chicks bring back egg-cellent memories for Barton Lodge resident Read More »
On 26th January, also known as Australia Day, Barton Lodge residents fully embraced Aussie culture, to celebrate the international holiday which honours the first European settlement in Australia.
Barton Lodge residents take a trip down under to celebrate Australia Day Read More »
Due to the huge success of last year’s event, the team at Woodley Grange plan on running the Winter Emporium again this December.
Woodley’s Winter Emporium is back by popular demand! Read More »
Clive, a resident at Woodley Grange, wanted to fly like his son in the RAF, so the activities team reached out to the local community for help.
Clive takes to the sky thanks to Manucourt’s Wish Maker campaign Read More »
Sitting on a beach with golden sand and watching the waves and tide flow in and out whilst enjoying delicious food sounds like a dream for many people.
This dream came true for Jo, one of our residents, as she enjoyed a ‘Caribbean surprise’ recently.
Barbados comes to Barton Lodge Read More »
While most of us have been mourning cancelled holidays this year due to COVID-19, our residents at Barton Lodge have been setting sail to dreamy destinations (via their armchairs) on their luxury cruise liner, ‘Barton at Sea’.
Bon voyage! Residents set sail on their ‘world cruise’ Read More »
Here at Manucourt, we all like a good love story and couldn’t wait to help two new residents at Woodley Grange celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary in style (especially as they had been separated for over two weeks!).
Ian and Mavis reunited for their 60th wedding anniversary! Read More »
Not only is gardening a fun activity for all abilities to enjoy, it’s great for our health too. Here are just some of the reasons why we include gardening as an activity in our Home.
The benefits of gardening for older people Read More »
Helping residents living with dementia make their own choices Choice is very important in the daily lives of all of us. However, for those living with dementia, having their preferences heard can be more challenging. As someone’s dementia progresses, their cognitive (mental) abilities will decline, which will impact their ability to make their own decisions. As a
Helping residents living with dementia make their own choices Read More »
