Manager – Loraine Tabbner
Loraine joined Woodley Grange in May 2015 as our Head of Care. She achieved her QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care in 2018 and has since pursued further qualifications, including obtaining her Level 5. Additionally, Loraine has undergone training in the 6 steps of End of Life Care and Champion Other Carers.
Loraine always goes above and beyond to take great care of our residents and their families. Her passion and dedication led to her well-deserved promotion to Manager in December 2023.
Loraine has 2 children, 2 grandchildren and a beautiful dog called Ollie, and adores them all. She enjoys football, walking Ollie and eating out.
Head of Care – Rebecca Newton-Fields
Rebecca, known to us as Becky, is highly experienced with 16 years in the care industry. Since joining Woodley Grange in 2017 as a carer, she has progressed to Senior Care Team Manager and is now Head of Care.
Becky has passed her L5 Diploma in Health and Social Care. She has also taken on the role of End of Life champion for the home.
Becky loves animals and is kept very busy in her spare time with her 3 lovely children, her dog called Dave, cat called Tilly, as well as 2 rabbits and 2 hamsters.
Accounts – Anne Miller
Anne joined the Homes as our book-keeper in 2007, making a change from working for engineering and construction companies.
Anne enjoys the Home and the company of the residents and often stays on into the evenings for a chat. She relishes learning snippets of unofficial first-hand history.
County walks has always been her pastime and she regularly takes one of the scenic routes commuting to and from Woodley Grange
Activities Coordinator – Terri Chadwick
Terri Chadwick joined Woodley Grange as our fantastic Activities Coordinator in May 2024.
She studied Business, Leisure and Tourism Management and brings this valuable experience to her role, creating fun and engaging leisure activities that are a big hit with our residents.
Terri lives locally in Romsey and was brought up in Totton. In her spare time, she enjoys going swimming and spending time with her friends and family.
Chef – Amanda Aldridge
Amanda, affectionately known as Mandy, is our Head Chef at Woodley Grange. She holds various qualifications in Nutrition and Health, Food Safety and Catering, as well as qualifications in social care.
Mandy had worked at a local Primary school for 15 years, working her way up from a catering assistant to Head Cook, catering for 150-200 children a day. In need of a fresh challenge, Mandy joined Woodley Grange in August 2011 and has been wowing our residents with her culinary delights ever since.
Mandy loves baking but not as much as the residents enjoy eating her delicious homemade cakes and biscuits!
Mandy has a grown-up family, and has lived in Romsey for the last 28 years. She enjoys relaxing walks and going out for a nice meal, but most of all she enjoys spending time with her family.
Maintenance Manager – Andrew Whittle
With over 20 years of experience as a painter and decorator, Andrew brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his role. He is committed to maintaining the highest standards of upkeep and safety, ensuring that our residents enjoy an outstanding living environment.
As a dedicated family man, he cherishes spending time with his two children and two dogs. In his spare time, Andrew is a martial arts enthusiast and enjoys cycling to stay active and fit. He also has a love for sci-fi, playing the drums, and rocking out to heavy metal music.
Head of Housekeeping – Heather
Prior to joining Woodley Grange in March 2022, Heather worked in the cleaning industry for over 10 years. Heather ensures a high standard of cleanliness around the home and is a vital member of the team. Heather’s commitment to the role has resulted in her being promoted to Head of Housekeeping.
Heather has four grandchildren, who keep her busy in her spare time. Heather also enjoys countryside walks with her loveable Jack Russell, Sunny!
