A huge thank you the the Herefordshire Motor Club. One resident made a request to see rally or racing cars again, so we approached the Club to see if they could make his wish come true. Lots of Club members arrived in their rally cars, volunteering their time to chat about cars, motor sports and engineering. It was a truly special, memorable day for all our residents.
We enjoyed a trip out to Radway Garden Centre, looking for plants for our hanging baskets. It was lovely to see the Christmas displays and stop for a cuppa and cake. We brought lots home and all set too filling our winter baskets.
We are back to baking for Lees Place, The Salvation Army. Our Lifestyle and Wellbeing lead Gail dropped off donations of bacon turnovers, sausage rolls and quiche! She was shown such hospitality, the place looks absolutely amazing and the residents are very much looking forward to visiting in the future.
Music always helps lift your spirits and we also had a sing along for Mental Health Day. We had a wonderful visit from the children of St James School to perform their Harvest Festival. https://www.facebook.com/reel/1531020811222996
Celebrations at The Great British Care Awards 2025
A number of our team were finalists at the GBCA 2025, and went to the gala dinner to celebrate with other finalists from our Heritage family. We are so proud of all the Heritage team who all go above and beyond everyday to make a difference in the lives of those we care for.
Ali Ough, home manager at Newstead – Finalist Outstanding Contribution to Social Care Award
Gail White, Lifestyle and Wellbeing at Newstead – Finalist for the Activity Organiser Award
Miha Halastauan, head housekeeper at Newstead - Finalist for the Ancillary Worker Award
Zoli Gidofalvi, maintenance at Newstead– Finalist for the Ancillary Worker Award
Melanie Dawson, home manager at The Lawns – Finalist for the Care Innovator Award
Issy Gamble, carer at The Lawns – Finalist for the Care Home Newcomer Award
Emlyn Hughes, chef at West Eaton - Finalist Chef of the Year
Rachel Eardley, Lifestyle and Wellbeing at West Eaton - Finalist Activity Co-ordinator of the Year
Festive plans
This is a snapshot of our plans. For the full diary please contact our Lifestyle and Wellbeing team NS-Lifestyle@heritagemanor.co.uk
November
We are busy writing and rehearsing our residents Christmas panto!
6th Nov: The Gadzukes
13th Nov: Musicare
17th Nov: Local Church group visiting to sing
20th Nov: Selwyn Playing the Organ
28th Nov: Harpist
December
3rd: Residents assist Decorating the Home for Christmas
4th: New singer Vanessa
5th: Alex Memory man
6th: Staff and Children Christmas party
10th:St Francis Xaviour School Christmas singing
11th: Musicare performance
12th: Our residents perform Panto!
15th: Local Church Group in to sing
19th: Residents Party with The Gadzukes
24th: Residents help with Christmas dinner prep
25th: Our huge Christmas lunch with all the trimmings and pressies galore!