Community Comes Together for Heron Manor Grand Launch

The Fleet community came together last month to celebrate the Grand Launch of Heron Manor, a distinctive new care home bringing a fresh approach to later-life living to the area.

Part of the Principle Care Homes family, Heron Manor is the second home to be established by the group, following the successful opening of Broomfield Village Care Home in Chelmsford.

The Grand Launch brought together members of the local community, guests, friends and colleagues to celebrate the opening. Attendees included local councillor Steve Forster and Bob Schofield, Chairman of Fleet Town Council, who joined the celebrations and had the opportunity to explore the home.

The occasion included a ribbon-cutting ceremony, with the honour given to one of Heron Manor’s first residents – a fitting way to mark the beginning of a new chapter for the home and the people who will make it their own.

Speaking at the event, Ashish Goyal, Managing Director and Co-Founder of Principle Care Homes, thanked everyone who had contributed to bringing Heron Manor to life, including the local community.

He said: “We are incredibly proud of what we have created and grateful to everyone who has helped bring Heron Manor to life. Above all, we want this to be a home that feels part of Fleet, where people feel welcome, valued, and special.”

The home provides residential care, specialist dementia residential care, nursing care and respite stays, with a dedicated dementia community designed around the needs, experiences and individuality of its residents.

Kim Lambden, General Manager of Heron Manor, said: “We have brought together a wonderful team who genuinely care about what they do. Seeing their warmth, enthusiasm and passion shine through during the launch was incredibly special. This is what will make Heron Manor a great place to live and work.”

Ashish added: “Premium care is about much more than beautiful surroundings. It is about the people, the relationships and the experiences that make every day special. We are excited to become part of the Fleet community and look forward to what lies ahead.”