Bon voyage! Residents set sail on their ‘world cruise’

27th July 2021

While most of us have been mourning cancelled holidays this year due to COVID-19, our residents at Barton Lodge have been setting sail to dreamy destinations (via their armchairs) on their luxury cruise liner, ‘Barton at Sea’.

Ian and Mavis reunited for their 60th wedding anniversary!

28th June 2021

Here at Manucourt, we all like a good love story and couldn’t wait to help two new residents at Woodley Grange celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary in style (especially as they had been separated for over two weeks!).

The benefits of gardening for older people

21st May 2021

Not only is gardening a fun activity for all abilities to enjoy, it’s great for our health too. Here are just some of the reasons why we include gardening as an activity in our Home.

Jo becomes Barton Lodge's very own Mary Berry for the day

30th April 2021

From Christmas to weddings, Jo’s cakes were a must-have for all occasions before joining Barton Lodge. So, when our activities team asked Jo what her wish would be for our Wish Maker campaign, she naturally turned to her passion for all things cake!

Valerie enjoys her ‘evening out’ at Barton Lodge

16th April 2021

Valerie enjoys her ‘evening out’ at Barton Lodge As part…

Helping residents living with dementia make their own choices

6th April 2021

Helping residents living with dementia make their own choices Choice…

Manucourt marks National Day of Reflection

26th March 2021

This week, Woodley Grange and Barton Lodge both took part in the National Day of Reflection, which marks a year since the start of the first lockdown.

Manucourt win Service Excellence award

10th February 2021

Life is all about living. That’s why our experienced team at Barton Lodge and Woodley Grange work hard to provide a truly special community designed to help residents get the most out of life.

Discover life in our Homes

13th January 2021

Life is all about living. That’s why our experienced team at Barton Lodge and Woodley Grange work hard to provide a truly special community designed to help residents get the most out of life.

Pat’s Christmas wish comes true

18th December 2020

As part of our Wish Maker initiative launched earlier this year, Woodley Grange has granted a special Christmas wish for their resident Pat.

How our residents are keeping fit

20th November 2020

Whilst the nation turns to home workouts to keep fit during lockdown, our wonderful activities teams have been running regular, fun exercise sessions to keep our residents active.

The importance of person-centred care activities

31st October 2020

Person-Centred Care Activities play an important part in every person's care plan, especially for individuals living with dementia.

Wish Makers Campaign - Helping our residents’ dreams come true!

2nd October 2020

Wish Makers Campaign - Helping our residents’ dreams come true! Manucourt…

Celebrating special moments from lockdown

27th August 2020

With Woodley Grange and Barton Lodge sadly closing their doors to visitors and outside entertainers in March, our amazing team rallied together to find creative ways to keep residents entertained and lift spirits during lockdown.