This year two Hadrian Healthcare homes have been recognised in the Yorkshire in Bloom awards. Wetherby Manor has won gold again for the third year running, and first-time entrant The Manor House Knaresborough has picked up a silver award.

Staff from both the homes represented the gardening teams at the awards ceremony at York Racecourse on 12 September.

Wetherby Manor’s annual Summer Fayre took place on Saturday 9 September.

“Everyone who came to join our residents and staff in an afternoon of fun and music had a great time, and made the event really successful,” said Judith Scurr, manager of Wetherby Manor.

Residents, families and staff really looked the part to revisit the 1960s for a special themed day on 20 August.

Senior carer Janet Ashton organised the event. She said: “There was a great buzz about the whole day with lots for everyone to enjoy including songs, dancing and live entertainment.

Some very unusual guests made a very big impression at Oulton Manor’s Summer Fayre on Saturday 19 August. Morley Exotic Animal Rescue Centre brought a range of the animals they currently have in their care, from a tiny marmoset monkey to a 12ft long python.

Pictured are Oulton Manor resident Decima Luke, who was thrilled to meet all the animals, with Ian the python and handler Gary.

A major refurbishment project at Hadrian Healthcare’s The Manor House care home in Barnard Castle is a finalist in the Society of British and International Design (SBID) International Design Awards.

The £600,000+ project was designed and managed by luxury retirement specialist Bernard Interiors who also designed the original interior, completed in 2009.