Our chicks have moved out recently, but the residents have enjoyed watching them hatch and grow.
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Summer Fun For Jenny
The Manor House has a new addition to it’s beautiful gardens; Jenny has been able to bring her summerhouse from her own garden in Southwell to enjoy with her friends and other residents here in the Manor House. Jenny came to the Manor House in January 2024 following a brief period of respite care. Although Jenny lived in Southwell, she has friends here in Radcliffe and even more friends at both St Mary’s and the Methodist churches. Jenny does not regret moving here as the facilities and the local transport links mean that she is not at all isolated. As her own house had to be sold she requested that her summerhouse and a teak bench be donated to the Manor House. Staff and volunteers at the Manor House built a base in a position close to the pavilion which enjoys a particularly good view of the garden. The summerhouse had to be dismantled and part of it cut down in size in order to remove it from Jenny’s property in Southwell. A few months ago it was finally installed and Jenny has already enjoyed sitting out in it and feeling that she is home from home. The summerhouse has 2 chairs and a small cabinet so that Jenny and other residents can sit and enjoy a drink. For security the summerhouse is locked and opened up during the day for people to enjoy, but Jenny has her own key, just in case!
Spring has Sprung
Following the success of having ducklings hatch in the Manor House in 2024; this year we have chicks. Eleni the activities coordinator organised for 7 eggs to hatch in the lounge. Here one of the chicks can be seen in the hands of Arthur (Eleni’s son), behind him is his brother Dylan both were in visiting the home during the Easter holidays. More pictures to follow……
Notts County Council Inspection
On 20th February 2025 Radcliffe Manor House was inspected by Nottinghamshire County Council. The /Committee and Trustees are pleased to announce that the home has retained its Band 5 listing/grading which is the highest standard awarded. To read the highlights click here
Pround to Care Awards 2024
On Tuesday 19th November both Eleni & Karen were runners up in the Nottinghamshire Proud to Care awards. The event was held at Eastwood Hall Hotel. This is an incredible achievement and both were up against stiff competition. Both Eleni and Karen have been given £50 vouchers and can be seen here at the event with their certificates. The event was attended by Michelle as part of the management team (also pictured) and our Chair (Sue Clegg) and Treasurer (Gillian Dunn) from the management committee were also proud to be there to support and cheer our staff on at the event. The Manor House is lucky to have such dedicated staff and we hope to be able to nominate more from our great team next year. Everyone would like offer our sincere congratulations and we would like to encourage all the people we support, as well as their families and friends to take a look at the Proud to Care awards.
Hartwell Trust Give a Second Grant to The Manor House
Carol Chambers returned to the Manor House with a cheque for £5000. The charity has made a number of grants locally as the charity is closed. The money is specifically for the benefit of the residents and will be ‘ring-fenced’ to be used when the need arises. Carol is seen here handing the funds over to Chair – Sue Clegg, accompanied by members of the management committee following a regular management meeting.
Nottingham Proud to Care Awards 2024
The Manor House is thrilled to announce that two of our staff have been nominated and shortlisted for the above awards. Eleni our activities coordinator is nominated for ‘Champion of Activities and Wellbeing’ and Karen is nominated for ‘Office and Operational Staff Member’. They will be attending the awards ceremony on November 12th. Everyone at the home is excited and justifiably ‘Proud’, we’ve got everything crossed!
Manor House wins at the Carnival
The Manor House was awarded 2nd prize in the ‘Best Dressed Stall. On July 13th the Manor House presented a stall at Radcliffe Carnival; the theme was ‘Amazing Animals’. Over the years the Manor House has had visits from a wide variety of animals which provide multisensory experiences for residents and staff alike. Representatives from the trustees put together and provided support at the stall. Photos of our various visiting animals were prominent on our display boards and in honour of the ducklings born at the Manor House earlier this year, the stall also had a small hook a duck to draw children into the stall. This was a great opportunity to interact with local people and promote not only the facilities offered at the home, but also job opportunities.
Garden Party 2024
Yet again the weather was kind for the annual garden party at the Manor House. This year the ducklings born at the Manor House made a return with guests invited to feed them. The cream teas made by our cook Shelly were as popular as last year. There were activities and stalls to please all ages.
Our Sponsored Football Teams Raise over £50 at Garden Party
On 6th July the Manor House hosted it’s annual garden party; representatives from our sponsored football teams brought along a goal and a digital speed camera so youngsters could find out how fast they can kick a football into the goal. Participants paid £1 for 3 kicks of the ball and have their time recorded and all were rewarded with a lollipop. At the end of the afternoon the footballers had raised over £50 for the Manor House and the fastest kickers were revealed. The girl with the fastest kick on the afternoon was Isla Cooke-Smith with a kick of 73 km/per hour. The fastest boy was Jonno Smith with a speed of 93 km/per hour.
Manor house Runs Community Cafe
On Saturday 20th April, the Manor House was allowed to run the Community Cafe at the Methodist Church. Lots of posters were put up around the village in advance of the event and friends donated cakes on the day. Members of our sponsored U13 Girls Football team were also on hand to help customers and keep the tables clear as new consumers arrived. The cafe was very busy and some Manor House residents made their way there too. Eleni also assisted some of our less mobile to attend and she enjoyed refreshments with a number of our residents.
Spring Has Sprung
On Tuesday 9th April the Manor House took delivery of five duck eggs. Today three have hatched and can be seen here in the incubator. Keep watching this space.
Hartwell Trust gift to the Manor House
Sue Clegg our chair of the management committee can be seen here receiving a cheque for £2000 from Carol Chambers of the Hartwell Trust. This is a local charity whose purpose is the relief of those in need “by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, either generally or individually, of people living in the parish of Radcliffe on Trent”. The money will be used to refurbish the courtyard area and impove the raised beds for the benefit of the residents.
