15th August 2017
Fun at The Manor House Knaresborough Summer Fete
The Manor House care home in Knaresborough welcomed special guests of honour the Mayor and Mayoress of Knaresborough Councillor David Goode and Catherine Goode to their annual summer fete on Saturday 12 August which was heartily and loudly opened by the Town Crier, Roger Hewitt. Residents and visitors of all ages enjoyed activities such as hook-a-duck and hoopla, facepainting and archery.
Residents and visitors of all ages enjoyed activities such as hook-a-duck and hoopla, facepainting and archery.
7th August 2017
The Manor House Gosforth Hosts The Great British Fair
The Manor House Gosforth held their annual summer fete on Saturday 5 August with the theme of The Great British Fair.
The fair attracted lots of support from the local community and visitors of all ages. It was opened by Barbara Field, a resident at The Manor House.
4th August 2017
Summer Fete at The Manor House Gosforth
On Saturday 5 August, 1.30-4pm, The Manor House Gosforth is holding its annual summer fete with games, facepainting, a brass band and singer Zoe, balloon races and a mini animal farm to mention just some of the attractions.
Lifestyle coordinator Richard Dobinson said: “The fete will have something for everyone, whatever their age. Brunton Park Scout Group are helping us out on the stalls and families, friends and members of the community are all invited to join in the fun.”
27th July 2017
Canal Cruises Delight Residents
Residents from The Manor House Knaresborough have been enjoying life aboard barge The Endeavour on some of the most scenic sections of the Leeds-Liverpool canal.
Setting off from Skipton, the barge cruised through locks and picturesque villages north west to Gargrave or south to Kildwick. Then after delicious packed lunches of pork pies, sandwiches and cakes made by The Manor House’s cook, it was time to return home.
12th July 2017
Learning Award Successes for Manor House Residents
Two residents at The Manor House Whickham have scooped first and second places in the Learning for Life category of Gateshead Council’s learningSkills Awards.
Betty Nicholson won the Learning for Life Award and Mary Potts was runner-up. They attend a popular watercolour class held at The Manor House every Thursday led by Gateshead Council tutor Bernard Quinn. The awards were presented at a ceremony at The Dryden Centre on 6 July by Councillor Jill Green.