Shirts, shorts and shades: Queen’s Manor BBQ

LOCAL CARE HOME HOSTS SUMMER BBQ

Staff, residents, relatives and the visitors came together at Queens Manor  to enjoy a BBQ that was held in the home’s grounds – with the theme of ‘shirts, shorts and shades’.

The hospitality team at Queens Manor served a selection of BBQ favourites including beef burgers, cajun chicken, halloumi & pepper kebabs, alongside all of the traditional favourites of coleslaw, beetroot, potato salad and sauces which were enjoyed by everyone who came to the event.

Staff and residents enjoyed getting dressed up for the occasion, with some wearing their ‘nicest’ and ‘worst’ holiday shirts, Swim shorts & diamonte shorts, colourful clothing and fun hats! With music playing, drinks flowing and plenty of laughter – it was a lovely day. 

Resident Caroline Taylor said, “I thoroughly enjoyed the day surrounded by lots of great people. Thankfully the sun showed up for the day and we managed to sit outside.

“Staff did a great job, not just on the day, but organising the event and getting everyone together.”

Shannon Cullen, Senior Head of Lifestyle and Enrichment at the home, said: “The team at Queens Manor are dedicated to making sure that the home full of activities and fun, 24/7.

“With a full lifestyle programme ranging from gardening, baking, quizzes and events like this, Queens manor is always a hive of activity.” 

Queens Manor care home is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, which is committed to delivering personalised care across its care homes and hospitals. 

Queens Manor provides residential care, dementia care & respite care for 60 residents from respite care to long term stays.

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davepickering

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