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We love having seasonal displays in Reception at The Moors and we are delighted to present our Harvest Festival display for Autumn. Our receptionist Tricia excels at creating these wonderful displays for the residents, staff and relatives to enjoy in the coffee shop. We hope you enjoy

Harvest Festival Display

James, one of our residents at Earsdon Grange was over the moon when he walked his daughter down the aisle in October. He enjoyed spending the day at the wedding and came back to the home with lots of smiles and stories about the day. We think his daughter just looked absolutely beaut

Wedding Bells

The Cranleigh Poppy Appeal

Cedar Court Care Home was honoured to host The Cranleigh Poppy Appeal launch on Monday 25th October. Trevor Cobby of the British Legion was in attendance together with Lance Corporal Tweddie-Smith and Private High from the Princess of Wales R

Thank You Flowers and Cards.

One of our resident's relative sent us a lovely flowers and wrote a thank you card for everyone. This means a lot to us! We are very happy to serve and care.

Macmillan Fundraiser at River View

September 24th the sun was shining as it was Macmillan Cancer Support Fundraiser Coffee Afternoon.

We had a fabulous raffle with gifts donated by River View and local businesses – thank you. Thank you to everyone who took part. We raised a cracking £152.00.

Family Fun Day Entertainment

As part of our Family Fun Day, we had some amazing entertainers lined up for all to enjoy. Firstly we were joined by Matt from Abingdon Music Centre.

On Saturday 25th of September we were finally able open the gates to our garden and invite all family and friends to our huge end of summer celebration, and boy was it a hoot!

Family Fun Day

Wedding Bells at Abingdon Court

Recently we were head over heels, as we witnessed something really quite special here at the grounds of Abingdon Court.

We couldn’t believe the beautiful weather on the day of our fantastic coffee morning to support and raise funds for Macmillan. We invited family and friends to join us in the gardens.

Macmillan Coffee Morning

Hodgehill Cafe afternoon tea

Another wonderful trip out to Hodgehill Cafe where yummy cake and scrumptious tipples were enjoyed by all!. Here at The Wharf we understand how important it is for those living with us to also be a part of their local community and to enjoy a lifestyle that they have planned and hoped for.&

Introducing more... You can expect more from life here at The Wharf. More focus on the social side of things, more attention to your interests, more passion for your wellbeing, more reasons to feel happy and fulfilled in your home.

Introducing 'more'....

Donut you just love a sweet treat, well here at Manorhey we received a lovely gesture from a residents family to show their appreciation for the care that has been provided by all staff in all departments at Manorhey.

Thank You Gift

Bowerfield House has started our garden make over. We would like to thank John, one of our residents husband, for helping us cut down all the bushes so we can paint the fence. Myself, Megan and Rosie helped out too by painting the fence a lovely sky blue, it was great team work.

Garden Make Over

International Food Day - Romania

For the next destination in our International Food Day Journey, the Romanian national flag was flying high at Ashmead. Delicious national food was prepared and enjoyed. The event was preceded by a Relatives Meeting and all who attended were invited to join their loved ones for the event.

"Hi James,

I just wanted to say a massive thank you from myself and V for the support, comfort and love shown to my Mum. We have been on some rollercoasters with Allingham but I have to say that currently I have the highest regard for all your staff and facilities.

Thank You To Allingham

Thank you to a residents daughter who brought us a thank you card and Betty's Biscuits. We really appreciate the kind gesture.

Thank You

Florence's 100th Birthday

We had a huge celebration here at Clarendon Court, our resident Florence Hynes was 100 years old. Florence had a celebration outside on the patio with family and friends with lots of cake and a buffet. A very special day for a very special lady.

The first look at MMCG’s Lifestyle Programme

MMCG will shortly be rolling out its Lifestyle Programme across the group, the overarching goal of which is to provide flexible, personalised lifestyle opportunities to meet the needs of the mind, body, and soul of every individual in our homes.

Lace Hill Manor, new home currently being built to launch in February 2022

We are delighted to confirm that we are developing nine new care homes as part of our ambitious new build programme that’s already well underway. The current pipeline extends over the next three to four years with several homes in planning and development phases.

Recently we saw our latest home, Windsor Court, finally opening its doors in July! After months of hard work and £8 million of construction, we were finally able to welcome visitors, guests and those who have chosen to move in with us.

Opening of Windsor Court

The residents had a really good time creating hand by hand with family and friends beautiful memory boxes. I would like to thank you all for the great response received and the amazing time that the residents have enjoyed reminiscing and sharing happy memories.

Memory Boxes

The staff at Hope Green were delighted with the amazing hamper made by one of our resident's family members as a token of appreciation for the care the team provided mum with. Thank you from everyone at the team at Hope Green.

Hamper

Brave The Shave at Belmont

Friday 20th August at Belmont House Care Home we hosted a very special event, Bradlee Whittaker, a health care assistant at Belmont House Braved the Shave for Macmillan cancer support. Special guests, the Mayor and the Mayoress of Harrogate took part in the afternoons entertainments. We

We celebrated Lillians 100th Birthday on the 13th August, she had family visiting and a lovely party with friends at Troutbeck.

Lillian's 100th Birthday

Our residents today enjoyed using different card making crafts to make personalised cards for friends and family.

We are sure that when the families receive the cards they will be over the moon.

Arts and Crafts

One of our residents family member brought in some beautiful flowers for her. Our resident loved the colour of them and was very happy to have received such a lovely gift from family.

People born in the month of July are very optimistic. They have a tendency to be extremely positive in every situation. If you have a July-born baby, rest assured because he/she will be liked by all. July-borns focus on the bright side of life.

July Birthday Meaning

We just received a lovely package from Betty’s Harrogate, from a family member who’s father passed away last month. It was a thank you to the whole of Ashfield Court for the care he received for the 3 years that he was a resident with us.

Gift to Ashfield Court

As soon as the essential work on the roof came to an end our team of gardeners were straight into the garden and they have returned it to the lovely calm space we all know and love. We have thrown open the doors and welcomed all those who live and work at Riverview, plus guests back into th

Riverview's Garden

The husband of one of our residents has very kindly made some trifles and a beautiful fresh fruit salad for everyone.

Trifles and Fruit Salad

"Dear All,

With regard to the recent passing of our mother EG, thank you to all the staff at Troutbeck who gave so much care, love and patience in looking after mum in the last 18 months and certainly during her final days.

Thank You From Relative

A fun day was had by all yesterday, it was the first time we were able to safely invite family to our outdoor celebration.

Open Day

One of our residents daughter has worked hard to ensure our balcony is a nice inviting place for our residents to enjoy the sun.

Ashfield Court's Balcony

Birthdays are always celebrated in style at Riverview with decorations, balloons and of course homemade birthday cakes from the chef and his team. We are so pleased that families are now able to visit and celebrate birthdays in person to make the day extra special.

Happy Birthday Pamela

Father's Day at Hope Green

Here at Hope Green our residents had a lovely Father's Day and enjoyed their own each individualised goody bag which consisted of a drink and some sweet treats.

Proudly announcing the inaugural MMCG Carers Appreciation Day on 30th June 2021

In May, we were delighted to see so many of our homes making a special effort to celebrate International Nurses Day. It certainly was the ideal opportunity to show our nursing staff how grateful we all are for their wonderful work.

The gradual ‘opening up’ of society after lockdown has seen the long-awaited return of indoor visits, more visitors, trips out and greater contact between family members and friends across our care homes, as we all learn to live alongside Covid.

Covid update

Monread Lodge Care Home Refurbishment

A 312,000 refurbishment project at Monread Lodge Care Home in Knebworth has been completed, with interior designed spaces, luxury furnishings, sumptuous fabrics, and warm colours creating an elegant inviting environment.

Minster Grange Care Home provides new home for vital eating disorder service

Minster Grange Care Home in York has joined forces with Schoen Clinic York to enable this vital service for adults with diagnosed eating disorders and associated problems to remain in the city.

New MMCG care awards launched

The Maria Mallaband and Countrywide 2021 Annual Care Awards have now been launched - and we are awaiting your nominations!

MMCG shortlisted for Care Home Awards

We’re delighted to announce that Maria Mallaband Care Group has been shortlisted as finalists in this year’s Care Home Awards.

The categories we’re finalist in are:

Care Home Open Week – celebrating what we do!

Care Home Open Week is just around the corner and we want to embrace this fantastic opportunity to shine a spotlight on what we do across our care homes.

A Thank You to Clarendon Court

Dear Rachael,

We had a lovely morning looking at one of our residents family holiday photos. We had the privilege of seeing them using her fathers Aldis projector with glass slides.

Holiday Photos

To all the Amber Court Team, You are such an important part of peoples lives at such a special time when smiles, kindness and care mean the world. Thank you for looking after my dad and also me. Delma, Lily and Alice you were stars during everything.

Card of Thanks

Hope Green have some new arrivals in their garden and they include two lovely yellow ducks! One of our residents families has been delivering new ornaments for our garden and each week there is a new surprise. They have included a panda and a monkey!

New Arrivals

Expressing our gratitude to unpaid carers through the UK

During this week of 7th-13th June, the nation celebrates Carers Week. There are currently around 6.5 million* carers in the UK, looking after their children, parents, siblings, partners, family, friends and even neighbours.

The D-Day Dollies mini concert.

Our beautiful garden was filled with song and dance as we held an early D-Day celebration along with a special performance from the D-Day Dollies. We had so much fun welcoming back live entertainment to our home!.