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Our care team are here to make sure that making the move is as easy as possible for you and your loved one. If you still need reassurance, here are some stories from our residents, their families and our care team.

We know that we are nothing at all without our fantastic people – the individuals and teams who make up the Maria Mallaband family – so our seventh annual company-wide awards were the perfect opportunity to recognise and celebrate some of our high flyers who hav

Celebrating those that give their all - the Maria Mallaband and Countrywide Care annual awards.

Alexandra's new sweet trolley was a success, residents really loved the trolley and selection of sweets.

Alexandra's Sweet Trolley

Our residents enjoyed the care awards party, celebrating with a singer, so the residents did lots of singing and dancing. We had a special menu made by our chef Michelle and staff dressed as waiters to make it extra special for the residents.

Acorn Celebrates The Care Awards

Let's celebrate! A vibrant atmosphere, dancing with friends, neon hats and chocolates for everyone! What a great day and what a privilege to share in the celebrations together. Residents and staff filled the room with lots of smiles and laughter too.

International Day Of The Older Person

There were lots of celebrations at Birch Heath Lodge as we were preparing to enjoy the MMCG annual staff recognition awards.

Birch Heath Celebrates Care Awards

In recognition of London Fashion week recently, some of the people who live at The Hawthorns created their own tie-dye t-shirts. We were all pretty impressed with the results, perhaps there’s room for a Hawthorns fashion line!

London Fashion Week at the Hawthorns

The people who live and work at The Hawthorns showed their support for World Alzheimer’s Day 2021 by decorating purple ribbons which are on display in our home.

There was also an afternoon of fun playing a memory game all together.

World Alzheimer’s Day 2021

The MMCG Care Awards "Oscar" Day held at Ashmead on Friday 24th Sept 21 was a day to remember for all residents and staff.

Care Awards at Ashmead

Manorhey joined in on the care awards last month. We arranged an Oscar themed party. Along with the residents the staff enjoyed prosecco with strawberries, a spread of hot and cold buffet and an Oscar themed cake which was made by our activities Co-Ordinator.

Care Awards at Manorhey

We celebrated the care awards in good style with flowing refreshments, alcohol and non-alcoholic followed with a buffet tea. We also combined Macmillan afternoon with a great bake off, a few of the residents judged the cakes and found myself, Tina, the over all winner, with Joanne the runner up.

Care Awards At Alexandra Court

Dorothy and Gwen were a few of our residents who joined in playing exercise games such as chair netball and ping pong and how many beanbags into the baskets, they all had great fun, and not realising they were working out by using there arms.

Our activities coordinator Katie and residents Maureen and Annette, all enjoyed a catch up with me and Ron from Bowerfield House. We met up at Brookside Garden Centre and had some lunch which we all enjoyed and we had a good chat and the food was delicious, followed by a good look aroun

Catch Up With Friends

Cheers! for all the winners of 2021's Care Awards. Amber Court's Staff and Residents enjoyed watching the awarding ceremony streaming live from the main office. Our Chef also prepared a lovely and yummy food selection for everybody. It was truly a great experience for everyone!

Care Awards At Amber Court

We celebrated Care awards at Troutbeck Care home with Homemade and hand decorated chocolate goodies for staff and residents to enjoy.

Care Awards at Troutbeck

Cedar Court were celebrating after winning 3 awards at the recent MMCG Care Awards 2021. The home was nominated in 7 categories, an achievement in itself and celebrated with an Oscar themed afternoon.

Cedar Court Winners

Cedar Court had an amazing afternoon at the recent care awards, winning 3 out of the 7 categories they were nominated for.

The whole of Chestnut Court are celebrating after Susan Rodwell was nominated for Carer of the year at the recent MMCG Care Awards. Everyone in the home were ecstatic and couldn’t wait to congratulate her on her worthy nomination.

Chestnut Court Celebrates Susan's Nomination

Cedar Court are celebrating after winning 3 awards at the recent MMCG Care Awards 2021. The nominees have been nicknamed the Magnificent Seven by their colleagues and the people who live at Cedar in recognition of their amazing achievements.

Cedar Courts Magnificent Seven

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.

Norma had a plum tree in her own garden so this brought back fond memories for her. We collected plums from our Plum tree, then the following day we made a plum and apple crumble.

Last week our residents enjoyed a country and western themed afternoon complete with music, props and instruments.

Country and Western Afternoon

Staff and residents at Windmill Care Centre, Slough enjoyed a fantastic afternoon acknowledging all of the hard work and dedication shown by the whole team these past 12 months, as part of their celebrations for the annual MMCG Care Awards.

Celebrating the Care Awards at Windmill Care Centre

Last week our residents got involved in cake decorating, they all really enjoyed decorating their own buns.

Cake Decorating

Last week we had a great afternoon, we had a golf tournament with the residents. Dorothy and Mona did really well, we had our maintenance, John, help and give us some tips and lesson.

Golf Tournament

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

Bowerfield House and Bowerfield Court proudly wore our purple ribbon to support Alzheimer's sociality month . World Alzheimer's Day took place on 21st September and is part of world Alzheimer's month.

Alzheimer's Month

Bowerfield House and Bowerfield Court had a fantastic day out at Chester Zoo. The coach set of at 10am and returned home at 5.15pm. We enjoyed a fun full day at Chester Zoo, we walked round the zoo looking at all the animals, our favourites were the tigers, lions and elephants.

Trip To Chester Zoo

Bowerfield House had a great morning at our Macmillan Coffee Morning, we had lots of cakes and biscuits and we raised a fantastic £30.47.

Bowerfield House Macmillan Coffee Morning

Bowerfield House had a full day of fun baking gingerbread biscuits and cookies earlier this month.

Baking Therapy Day

We have had a new project here at Hope Green as we were spending time personalising our walkers. It prompted lots of conversation and excitement too as we encouraged each other to choose items that they like, are important to them, or represent them in some way.

Personalised Walkers

Paul Turvey, new home manager at the £9.5million Lace Hill Manor Care Home under construction in Buckingham, has set out his exciting vision for an exceptional, innovative home, shaped by those who live and work there.

‘Doing things differently’: newly appointed manager shares his vision for brand new care home

Congratulations to our Lead Activity Co-ordinator Raj Sheth who has reached the finals at this year’s MMCG Care Awards in the Most Innovative Activities Programme category.

Good Luck Raj - Finalist at this year’s MMCG Care Awards

Our chocolate milkshake, with milk chocolate sauce and whipped cream was voted the favourite flavour of the day by everyone at Wyndham Hall Care Home who recently celebrated International Milkshake Day.

Triple Chocolate Milkshake - our favourite !

Some more photos of the people living with us at Wyndham Hall celebrating International Milkshake Day with flavoured milkshakes, fruit, toppings & whipped cream 🥤🥳

International Milkshake Day More Photos

At Wyndham Hall we celebrated with a selection of delicious milkshakes for International Milkshake Day.

International Milkshake Day

This weekend, the people living with us at Wyndham Hall celebrated Oktoberfest by making Alpine hats and listening and dancing to some traditional Oktoberfest music.

Oktoberfest Celebrations

On September 7th 1940, many remember the beginning of the Blitz during the Second World War.

History Hour: The Blitz

Residents and staff from Belmont House enjoyed a lovely afternoon walk around Belmont Park.

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.

International Food Day - Romania

The Wharf Care Home proudly supporting the Forget-Me-Not Garden 21st - 29th August at Brinton Park. The lovely people at KEMP Hospice based in The Wyre Forest put together incredible collection of uniquely handcrafted Forget-Me-Not Flowers which were available for members of the public to s

Forget-Me-Not Flower Garden installation with KEMP Hospice

Lorraine Cotterill has worked at Ashfield Court for 40 years. She is our Head Housekeeper and has worked throughout the building in various departments. She is a truly valued member of the Ashfield Family.

40 Years Of Service

Jean was our winner of the colouring competition today, she was thrilled to be chosen and loved the chocolates she won. She then carried on to win the most games of domino's, she couldn't believe her luck!

Competition Winner

Dorothy, Gwen and Owen all joined in with the colouring and they all did some amazing pictures. It was thoroughly enjoyed and they thought it was a very therapeutic afternoon, we finished it of with there favourite tipple, a glass of sherry.

Colouring Session

There was so much laughter yesterday morning at Hope Green as residents and staff gathered together to decorate cupcakes and even some waffles too! Buttercream, chocolate buttons and sprinkles were an absolute success on a dull autumn morning and perfect with our morning tea and coffee at 11am.

Cake and Waffle Decorating

"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

There was a word game challenge at The Hawthorns recently where residents took part in a variety of word games. At first there was the word wheel, once the word wheel landed on a letter they had to find as many words as they could including the letter.

Word Game Challenge

We up cycled some photo frames today using jigsaw pieces. The residents absolutely loved this idea and said they were good enough to sell!

Jigsaw Photo Frames

Bowerfield House had a fantastic week, we celebrated Hot Dog Day and Carols 77th birthday. Me and Ron also enjoyed a trip down to the pub, he enjoyed his pint and a lovely chat.

Bowerfield House Hot Dog Day

Betty recently celebrated her birthday in style with a virtual trip to Hawaii. It was fantastic party with dancing, traditional Hawaiian costumes and a Hawaiian themed buffet.

Happy birthday Betty from everyone at Deepdene

Betty's Hawaiian Birthday

Pamper time is one of the favourite activities at Deepdene, so relaxing.