There was a fantastic turn out for the annual Resident Sports Day, one of the highlights at Middleton Hall. All residents are welcome to compete and spectate and it really is a very sociable day with lots of shared laughter.

Over 20 residents competed in the five events; boules, bowls, pitch and putt, putting, and table tennis. A spot of lunch in the pavilion provided a welcome break from the activities, then on they went with admirable energy and drive. There wasn’t an event of chatting, but if there had been, it would have been a close-run thing.

The day was valuable practice for the next calendar sporting event – the Resident v Staff Sports Day on 30th August. On your marks!

A ‘Canapes and Cava’ Open Evening will showcase our independent living options on;

Thursday 23rd August

4.00pm – 8.00pm

We encourage all those interested to come along and find out more about the award winning properties, which include bungalows and apartments to buy and rent.

The very positive lifestyle offered here is often a pleasant surprise and one that many people who live here say they regret not having considered sooner.

Enjoy some refreshments and have a tour of The Waterside, Middleton Woods, Middleton Grove and the wider village, including the Orangery and Restaurant, Middleton Spa and the other sporting facilities. Ask as many questions as you like of staff and residents! No need to book.

There is also an opportunity to view a two-bedroom apartment, currently for sale. Please click here if you would like to receive regular mailings regarding future availability.

Philip did the honours and cut the ribbon to officially cut the ribbon to open the new garden at Supported Living, Middleton Gardens.

The garden is a beautiful space, featuring a pathway of pergolas, handmade by our gardening team from reclaimed wood. They lead to a secret garden and fountain. The entire garden, borders, lawn and all, are designed to a strong Mediterranean theme.

The gardening team has gained great pleasure from working together with residents on the project. Having enjoyed tending their own gardens, these people know a thing or two about design and planting! All are delighted with the result and agree that it makes a lovely place to look out onto and spend time in year round.

A ‘Strawberries and Cream’ Open Afternoon will showcase Middleton Woods apartments on;

Thursday 12th July

12 noon – 7.00pm

We encourage those interested to come along and find out more about the properties, village facilities and opportunities to live well in retirement. The very positive lifestyle offered here is often a pleasant surprise and one that many people who live here say they regret not having considered sooner.

Enjoy some refreshments, have a tour of Middleton Woods and the wider village and ask as many questions as you like. There is also an opportunity to view a one two-bedroom apartment, currently for sale. No need to book!

Thank you to Jeanne, Middleton Hall resident who officially opened The Stables Shop by cutting the ribbon today.

The shop, built in the space that was previously the kitchen and once upon a time The Stables, is very much open for business. It stocks what residents have told us they want to buy – convenience goods such as milk and homemade bread, tins and toiletries, as well as treats such as confectionery, jams, marmalades and chutneys. We are pleased to have many local artisan suppliers on board, providing Middleton Hall blend of coffee, cheeses and locally churned butter, for example.

Presiding over the occasion was Hampton, the magnificent cockerel , named after the first visitor to the shop. There was a real buzz as people gathered around with a glass of punch to celebrate the launch.

The Stables Shop will keep the same hours as the Orangery (8.30am – 8.00pm daily). Come along and have a look for yourselves!

We were absolutely delighted to be awarded the Investors In People Platinum Award by Sheila Warren, Registered IIP Practitioner.

IIP, as it is known, is an international standard that defines what it takes to lead, support and manage people effectively.

The accreditation is a robust one. It involves assessment of all our procedures, such as recruitment, training, leadership, management of change, and communication.

There are three levels of achievement – silver, gold and platinum. We are proud of the platinum award, which only 0.5% of accredited companies worldwide attain. It also reflects progress; Middleton Hall has been IIP accredited since 2002, earning Gold in 2011 and now Platinum. It also means that other organisations in the care sector and beyond will see Middleton Hall as a benchmark to learn from and aspire to.

Sheila Warren said

“It has been a pleasure and a privilege working with Middleton Hall Retirement Village throughout their Investors in People journey. It’s fantastic to witness the investment in staff, which delivers such a great experience for residents and their families.”