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Local press release 10 year service Zebra Technologies

Hello and Welcome! I just wanted to start by thanking everyone who took part in the Rock FM gifts for children this year and that we managed to help local children who may not have received any gifts at Christmas. We have also enjoyed lots of activities during the session from Carole singing, Christmas jumper day and trips out. This year we will be keeping you up dated with our events and activities within and out of the home and I do hope many of you will be able to join us. I would also like to thank the team at Sherwood for their continued dedication and hard work and providing memories that will last a life time for our residents and their family and friends

Sherwood Lodge

Sherwood way, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire. PR29GA

Tel: 01772 715 077 • www.barchester.com

General Manager

Charlene Porter

News in and around Sherwood Lodge

Congratulation to Susan Harrison who has worked with the residents and staff at Sherwood Lodge since 2009, in the dining room, as a carer and in housekeeping.

Staff and residents joined together to celebrate Winnie the Pooh day. We read extracts from the famous A. A. Milne novel and watched the film of Winnie trying to get to the honey.

Winnie the Pooh 10 Years’ Service

A Lively Lodge.

We made the paper! A story was run by the Lancashire evening post https://www.lep.co.uk/news/business/sherwood-lodge-is-where-the-heart-belongs-for-these-residents-1-9535843

News in and around Sherwood Lodge

Outing to Barton Grange Christmas Jumper Day in aid of Children in Need Christmas was a very busy time for all our residents and staff with, outings, parties, turkey dinners, tea dances, lots of carol singing and of course gifts from Santa. We were entertained by children from Sherwood Primary School and treated to generous gifts from Zebra Technologies as well as wonderful turkey lunch at Corpus Christi High School. Needless to say a great time was had by all, thank you to all who made this a special Christmas.

Coming up at Sherwood Lodge

January Events Friday 4th January – World Braille Day Tuesday 8th January – Elvis’s birthday Wednesday 16th January – Music in Mind (Entertainers) Friday 18th January – Winnie the Pooh Day Saturday 19th January – Sherwood Lodge Open Day Friday 25th January – Burns Night Monday 28th January – Big garden bird watch (RSPB) Tuesday 29th January – National puzzle day February Events 2019 Tuesday 5th February – Chinese New Year Saturday 9th February – National pizza day Sunday 10th February – BAFTA film awards Thursday 14th February – Valentine’s day Monday 18th February – Nest box week Sunday 24th February – The Oscars Monday 25th February – Geoff Stewart (Accordianist)

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New Show Suite Opening

Deputy Lord Left Lieutenant of Edinburgh, Edward Green, unveiled the show suites for our newest care home, Queens Manor, which is set to open in February 2019. Assisted by Divisional Director, Fiona Moncur, and members of the Queens Manor team, Mr. Green cut the ribbon with a giant pair of scissors. The show suite was fitted out by Barchester’s team of expert interior designers, and provides an opportunity to see what the finished 60-bed care home will look like when complete. The show suite features spacious en-suite bedrooms and a lounge, as well as a large assisted bathroom, all designed with the comfort of residents in mind. Queens Manor is part of an extensive expansion programme, with a further 6 homes opening in 2019. The home will also include a café and private dining room, a cinema and activities room, concierge service, en-suite bedrooms with garden access for ground floor rooms, as well as a life enrichment programme of tailored activities, seasonal menus and an in-house hair salon.

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Barchester’s CEO, Dr. Pete Calveley, was recently awarded the prestigious 'Outstanding Contribution to Care' award at the 2018 Laing Buisson Awards on 15th November. The esteemed Laing Buisson Awards, nicknamed “The Oscars of Health and Social Care”, are in their 13th year of recognising excellence. Judged completely independently and objectively, the awards focus on the people providing the care, as well as their advisors. Pete was also recognised at the 2018 Health Investor Power Fifty Awards, where he was presented with the ‘Outstanding Leader’ award. The ceremony celebrates the most effective and inspiring leaders across six key aspects of independent healthcare. A huge congratulations to Pete for these two fantastic achievements!

Pete Calveley Recognised for Outstanding Leadership & Contributions to Care

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