Swindon Home Marks 20-Year Anniversary Along With Staff Combined Service Of More Than 160 Years
There was plenty to celebrate at a Swindon home following its 20th anniversary as well as a combined service of more than 160 years between 10 staff members.
MHA Fitzwarren House marked its 20th anniversary with a celebration party, where residents, staff members and their loved ones were present.
The home was decorated with bunting and two flags, one inside and one outside, and there were plenty of refreshments including bucks fizz and cupcakes.
MHA Fitzwarren House was opened by Michael Eavis, founder of Glastonbury Festival.
Not only is the care home rated Outstanding by the CQC, but it houses a collection of prints donated by Quentin Blake.
The gifts were made at the suggestion of Blake’s friend and biographer Lady Ghislaine Kenyon who is a friend of one of our residents.
The Mayor of Highworth, Councillor Julie Murphy attended the celebrations and presented 10 staff members with their long service awards.
Colleagues were presented with their 10,15- and 20-years’ service awards, which combined to a total of 165 years.
Here is a list of the staff members who received their awards
- Anne Chivers – Care Assistant – 20 years
- Linda Cox – Care Assistant – 20 years
- Sharon Lanfear – Domestic Assistant – 20 years
- Michele Younger – Care Manager – 20 years
- Linda Thomas – Senior Nurse -15 years
- Sunny Rodrigues – Chef – 10 years
- Sue Smith, Home Manager – 10 years
- Keith Harmer – Maintenance Worker / Gardener – 10 years
- Priya Byju – Senior Nurse – 20 years
- James Younger – Chef – 10 years
- Claire Holloway – Senior Care Assistant – 10 years
Speaking after the celebrations, home manager Sue Smith said:
“What a wonderful day we all had. It was a pleasure to have Julie the Mayor of Highworth with us to present the Long Service Awards.
“For me the success of the past 20 years is down to the caring and dedicated team, with five staff members being here from the start and many have stayed over 10 years.
“What makes Fitzwarren House so special is its sense of fun which supports residents to enjoy every day.
“The team at Fitzwarren House is its strength. I am so fortunate to have such a strong team.
“They are all experienced, loyal and caring and I am extremely proud of them.”
