The Manor Gazette
The Manor Gazette Inside this issue Welcome Staff profile History A Fact Events and activities Jokes What is happening in Taunton 11th. Armistice Day Town Centre, 14th Nov- Christmas craft and art show at the Tacchi-Morris Art Centre 20th Hestercombe Christmas Market 25th Macmillan Christmas Fair At Woodland’s Castle
Hello and Welcome! Hello and welcome to a chilly November! This month we are looking forward to celebrating bonfire night as well as on the 19th our Christmas Fair. There will be a variety of stalls and niceties for us all to enjoy. This month we have started our name the bear competition with the money raised going to the resident’s social fund. The gentlemen of The Manor are growing a moustache for charity as well as many other events going on throughout the home. I am very pleased to announce that we now have a new regional trainer Shelley who will be supporting our staff with their training and skills. Shelley will be visiting the home on a regular basis and will be available to chat to if you would ever like more information on the training our staff receive. I am also pleased to welcome two new staff Alessia and John. They are both new staff to Barchester and will completing their inductions with us. A huge welcome also to Isabella who is usually a nurse based at Kingfisher lodge. Isabella has recently moved to England and is working with us at The Manor to gain extra experience for a few weeks. I would like to wish you all a very pleasant November. Remember to wrap up warm and to come and see me if you need anything at all.
General Manager
Rebecca Archer The Brewhouse has events going on every day during the month specials
The Manor Care Home November 2016 Haydon Close Bishops Hull, Taunton Edited By: Suzi Nash (Resident)
News in and around The Manor History A Fact! November 5th - Remembered as Guy Fawkes Day in Britain, for the anniversary of the failed “Gunpowder Plot” to blow up the House of Parliament and King James I in 1605. November 11th 1918 – At 5 a.m., in Marshal Foch’s railway car in the Forest of Compiegne, the Armistice between the Allied and Central Powers was signed. November 14th 1944 – President Franklin D Roosevelt was elected to an unprecedented fourth term. Birthday – Dracula author Bram Stoker (1847-1912) was born in Dublin, Ireland. October 26, 1951 - Winston Churchill became Britain's prime minister for a second time, following his Conservative Party's narrow victory in general elections. In his first term from 1940-45 he had guided Britain through its struggle.
Autumn Jokes How do you fix a broken pumpkin? With a pumpkin patch. How does an Elephant get out a tree? Sits on a leaf and waits till autumn How do fallen leaves get from place to place? With autumn-mobiles.
Employee of the Month Congratulations to one of our carers Emma Gratton who has been nominated as she has gone above and beyond recently and has stepped up to the mark when needed , she is always polite and works really hard and puts the residents first. Well done to Emma.
A fact about Somerset Cider has become one of the most popular alcoholic drinks in the country, being a summertime favourite and there are over 400 different varieties of apple grown in Somerset alone.
News in and around The Manor Birthday or party A big Happy Birthday to our residents this month: Viv, Suzi, Daphne S, Angie.
The staff at The Manor wish you all a very Happy Birthday.
Meet the team This month we would like to tell you some facts about Rob Snook: Has worked at the Manor for two years He is a Formula One enthusiast. Collects model cars Spends his time with friends and family doing a whole range of different activities eg go to the local pub, board games etc.
Feel free to pop in and see Rob whenever you feel like it
Dates for your diary
Donkey visiting – 10th Nov John the General – 11th Nov Chris Brown – 12th Nov Chris Clarke – 18th Nov Christmas Fair- 19th Nov Aaron- 20th Nov Justin- 22nd Nov Nigel Reader- 27th Nov
A few words from Barchester Care home recommendations on carehome.co.uk Carehome.co.uk is a website that lists recommendations for care homes across the UK. If you are pleased with the care you or a relative are receiving at a Barchester home, please consider sharing your experience with others who are looking for good quality care by submitting a recommendation. You can pick up a recommendation card to fill in at any Barchester care home or you can go to www.carehome.co.uk to submit a recommendation online.
Follow us on Twitter! Keep up-to-date with the latest news from us and see pictures of life at Barchester homes by following us on Twitter:
@Barchester_Care
The Barchester Care Awards The Barchester Care Awards are held annually to celebrate the fantastic individuals who work and volunteer in Barchester Care Homes across the UK. This year, all the national winners will be announced at an awards ceremony that is to be held in Manchester on 12th October. We received lots of outstanding entries and read many heart-warming accounts of excellent care. Thank you to everyone who nominated somebody for an award!
South Grange Celebrates 25 years
South Grange care home, in Dundee, held a barn-dance themed party to celebrate 25 years of serving the local community. Staff, residents and guests commemorated this special occasion with a karaoke barn dance, live entertainment, cheese and wine, and even a lot of the original South Grange staff came along to celebrate. South Grange has built up excellent reputations within its local communities. The home regularly holds events and activities for its residents and surrounding neighbours. The care home building was originally constructed in 1991 and was formerly a Farm and Mill, the 'round room' in the home is part of the original building.
Residents’ & Relatives’ Surveys The residents’ and relatives’ survey give residents and their family members the chance to give us feedback about the care you or your loved one receives. Your opinion really matters to us and it allows Barchester to make any necessary changes to our services so that we can continue to deliver the highest possible standard of care. Thank you to everyone who has completed the residents’ survey or who has assisted someone with filling it out. All surveys will need to be completed and sent back to us by the end of October. The relatives’ survey will be sent out in September.
Hello and Welcome! Hello and welcome to a chilly November! This month we are looking forward to celebrating bonfire night as well as on the 19th our Christmas Fair. There will be a variety of stalls and niceties for us all to enjoy. This month we have started our name the bear competition with the money raised going to the resident’s social fund. The gentlemen of The Manor are growing a moustache for charity as well as many other events going on throughout the home. I am very pleased to announce that we now have a new regional trainer Shelley who will be supporting our staff with their training and skills. Shelley will be visiting the home on a regular basis and will be available to chat to if you would ever like more information on the training our staff receive. I am also pleased to welcome two new staff Alessia and John. They are both new staff to Barchester and will completing their inductions with us. A huge welcome also to Isabella who is usually a nurse based at Kingfisher lodge. Isabella has recently moved to England and is working with us at The Manor to gain extra experience for a few weeks. I would like to wish you all a very pleasant November. Remember to wrap up warm and to come and see me if you need anything at all.
General Manager
Rebecca Archer The Brewhouse has events going on every day during the month specials
The Manor Care Home November 2016 Haydon Close Bishops Hull, Taunton Edited By: Suzi Nash (Resident)
News in and around The Manor History A Fact! November 5th - Remembered as Guy Fawkes Day in Britain, for the anniversary of the failed “Gunpowder Plot” to blow up the House of Parliament and King James I in 1605. November 11th 1918 – At 5 a.m., in Marshal Foch’s railway car in the Forest of Compiegne, the Armistice between the Allied and Central Powers was signed. November 14th 1944 – President Franklin D Roosevelt was elected to an unprecedented fourth term. Birthday – Dracula author Bram Stoker (1847-1912) was born in Dublin, Ireland. October 26, 1951 - Winston Churchill became Britain's prime minister for a second time, following his Conservative Party's narrow victory in general elections. In his first term from 1940-45 he had guided Britain through its struggle.
Autumn Jokes How do you fix a broken pumpkin? With a pumpkin patch. How does an Elephant get out a tree? Sits on a leaf and waits till autumn How do fallen leaves get from place to place? With autumn-mobiles.
Employee of the Month Congratulations to one of our carers Emma Gratton who has been nominated as she has gone above and beyond recently and has stepped up to the mark when needed , she is always polite and works really hard and puts the residents first. Well done to Emma.
A fact about Somerset Cider has become one of the most popular alcoholic drinks in the country, being a summertime favourite and there are over 400 different varieties of apple grown in Somerset alone.
News in and around The Manor Birthday or party A big Happy Birthday to our residents this month: Viv, Suzi, Daphne S, Angie.
The staff at The Manor wish you all a very Happy Birthday.
Meet the team This month we would like to tell you some facts about Rob Snook: Has worked at the Manor for two years He is a Formula One enthusiast. Collects model cars Spends his time with friends and family doing a whole range of different activities eg go to the local pub, board games etc.
Feel free to pop in and see Rob whenever you feel like it
Dates for your diary
Donkey visiting – 10th Nov John the General – 11th Nov Chris Brown – 12th Nov Chris Clarke – 18th Nov Christmas Fair- 19th Nov Aaron- 20th Nov Justin- 22nd Nov Nigel Reader- 27th Nov
A few words from Barchester Care home recommendations on carehome.co.uk Carehome.co.uk is a website that lists recommendations for care homes across the UK. If you are pleased with the care you or a relative are receiving at a Barchester home, please consider sharing your experience with others who are looking for good quality care by submitting a recommendation. You can pick up a recommendation card to fill in at any Barchester care home or you can go to www.carehome.co.uk to submit a recommendation online.
Follow us on Twitter! Keep up-to-date with the latest news from us and see pictures of life at Barchester homes by following us on Twitter:
@Barchester_Care
The Barchester Care Awards The Barchester Care Awards are held annually to celebrate the fantastic individuals who work and volunteer in Barchester Care Homes across the UK. This year, all the national winners will be announced at an awards ceremony that is to be held in Manchester on 12th October. We received lots of outstanding entries and read many heart-warming accounts of excellent care. Thank you to everyone who nominated somebody for an award!
South Grange Celebrates 25 years
South Grange care home, in Dundee, held a barn-dance themed party to celebrate 25 years of serving the local community. Staff, residents and guests commemorated this special occasion with a karaoke barn dance, live entertainment, cheese and wine, and even a lot of the original South Grange staff came along to celebrate. South Grange has built up excellent reputations within its local communities. The home regularly holds events and activities for its residents and surrounding neighbours. The care home building was originally constructed in 1991 and was formerly a Farm and Mill, the 'round room' in the home is part of the original building.
Residents’ & Relatives’ Surveys The residents’ and relatives’ survey give residents and their family members the chance to give us feedback about the care you or your loved one receives. Your opinion really matters to us and it allows Barchester to make any necessary changes to our services so that we can continue to deliver the highest possible standard of care. Thank you to everyone who has completed the residents’ survey or who has assisted someone with filling it out. All surveys will need to be completed and sent back to us by the end of October. The relatives’ survey will be sent out in September.
