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Weeting Steam Engine Rally & Country Show

Chenery Travel Has A New Look!

If you are looking for a fascinating and nostalgic family day out for the whole family, look no further than the Weeting Steam Engine Rally and Country Show.

Don’t worry, you will still be able to recognise the distinctive blue Chenery coaches as they pass through the city, towns and villages en-route to our extensive range of excursion destinations.

Taking place from Friday 15th - Sunday 17th July at Fengate Farm on the Norfolk/ Suffolk border.

There are parades of steam traction engines and steam lorries, vintage tractors and fire engines, plus working steampowered farmyard machines, a full-sized steam train on rails, a model steam train (which takes passengers round a track) and small steam models. There are static displays of vintage cars, motorbikes and military vehicles.

The Snakewood Dog Agility Team will give regular demonstrations. Rainbow Riding School will also be joining Snakewood Dog Agility Team this year in the main ring on Sunday for a Dog and Horse combined event. There will also be a craft marquee and many trade stands.

There are also old time fairground rides as well as new rides, bouncy castles, and

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many other bits to keep the whole family entertained.

To enable visitors to see all the attractions on the 170 acre showground, transport is provided, free of charge, in the form of specially built trailers, towed by tractors.

Car parking is free and there is a 12 acre caravan and camping site for those who wish to stay for the whole weekend.

For further information please contact Wendy Young on 01842 810317. Alternatively visit www.weetingrally.co.uk.

... but as the fleet is updated you may spot that we have given ourselves a modern makeover! A strong and colourful logo reflects our commitment to drive the business forward whilst continuing to offer our customers the quality of service they have come to expect of Chenery Travel over the past 60 years and more.

Our ethos is further supported and reenforced by our strapline ‘The Confident Choice’ and the company name has been projected into the 21st Century too ... with a contemporary font that sits ideally alongside the up-to-date branding of our concert ticket and travel business, CheneryLive.

Pay us a visit on Castle Meadow in Norwich and you will see that we have

had the decorators in there too ... and the fresh new colour scheme acts as a perfect backdrop to highlight the superb range of London shows, concerts and day trips on sale throughout the year.

For those who prefer to stay local, then all you have to do to book yourself on a Chenery day out is to pop in to your Tourist Information Office. We are delighted that this service is now available to the local community in Attleborough, Diss, Thetford and Wymondham.

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Thetford Don’t Forget Your PJs For The Girls Night Out Don’t forget your PJs – that is the message being sent out by St Nicholas Hospice Care as it launches what it hopes will be its biggest and best ever women’s only fundraising event.

In their haste to sign up for the third annual Girls Night Out moonlit walk, this sassy group of women forgot one essential – their nightwear! But hopefully come the big night itself they will be clad in their pyjamas and dressing gowns, ready to go.

Girls Night Out will see hundreds of pyjama-clad women departing Angel Hill on 17th September, before walking an 11.2-mile route around the streets of Bury. And this year, a new six-mile route is being introduced to ensure everyone can take part.

Jenny Baskett, Events and Challenges Fundraiser, said: “As well as the Girls Night Out being a great way to support your local Hospice, there is a tremendous

sense of fun and camaraderie on the walk.

“Women who took part last year will remember the eye-catching flashing bunny ears they wore – but this year we have something even more ‘girly’ in store.

“September may seem a long way off, but if you already know you want to take part in the Girls Night Out, why not sign up now and get started with raising sponsorship money?”

In 2010, 550 women took part in the Girls Night Out raising nearly £90,000 for the Hospice, making it the most successful fundraising event in the charity’s history.

But this year it is hoped to smash that total, so more women are encouraged to get on board and sign up. Registration opened on Friday, 8 April.

“We hope those who took part last year will invite their friends, family and work colleagues along this year,” said Jenny.

“As well as raising great sums of money for the Hospice, the aim of the Girls Night Out is to have fun – which means all women, of any age or ability, can take part.”

For more information, contact Jenny on 01284 715583, email jenny. baskett@stnh.org.uk or go to www.stnicholashospicecare.org.uk.

Fixed Penalty Fines For Littering In Thetford Littering comes at a considerable cost to the community but litter louts are being warned that dropping rubbish could now cost them up to £80.

Breckland Council is working with its partners to tackle the issue of litter in Thetford head on and will be issuing fixed penalty notices during a crack down over the coming months.

The initiative comes after The Safer Thetford Action Group (STAG) voted to make the issue of tackling litter in the Minstergate area a priority. It builds on work already being done by the council, which has been working with businesses in the area to reduce the amount of fly tipping and littering, and follows a major cleanup carried out by the council’s Pride in Breckland team with assistance from members of the public last November.

Keith Fuller, Breckland Council Clean Neighbourhoods Enforcement Officer said: “Littering is not just anti-social, it is an offence. Now that STAG has determined to make the litter problem in

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Minstergate a top priority, we will be using our powers to make litter louts think twice about their actions”.

Starting in this month, Police Community Support Officers, Police Officers and Local Authority Enforcement Officers are planning to target the area and, using their discretion, issue Fixed Penalty Tickets to those seen dropping litter.This includes smoking related litter such as cigarette ends as well as items such as discarded chewing gum. Fixed penalty tickets of £80 may be issued. Payment of a fixed penalty can be made as an alternative to prosecution.

For further information contact Breckland Council Environmental Services on 01362 656878.

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The Travelling Menagerie Stacey & Partners Comes To Thetford

Do you hold properties that qualify as Furnished Holiday Lets for tax purposes? Will they still qualify under then new rules asks Mark Wallace of Stacey & Partners.

Shoppers in Thetford encountered a very different sort of stall at the town’s weekly market in March. and I’m really pleased that so many residents and visitors got involved. People of all ages stopped to talk with the artists and we learned some fascinating facts about the town’s history and about the lives of people who live here”.

Above: Paul Bugeba with daughters Sam aged 10 and Jasmine 15 with their badges.

Rather than selling the usual market wares, artists Lisa Hirmir and Andrew Hunter from DodoLab and London artist Alice Angus distributed Travelling Menagerie badges and storybooks.

Using the stories of the menagerie animals, the artists struck up conversations with almost 100 residents and visitors to find out more about their perceptions of Thetford, its stories, its history and its future at a time when the town is approaching another period of significant change. The event was the culmination of DodoLab’s weeklong ‘Travelling Menagerie Project’, one of two initiatives funded by the Breckland Partnership and designed to celebrate the history and communities of Thetford.

Banners of ten animals with a connection to Thetford went up along King Street on 21st March to herald the arrival of the Travelling Menagerie. In the week that followed, the DodoLab artists met and talked with local people, using the tales associated with these animals to trigger their memories and stories about Thetford, its history of change and its current state of flux.

Lisa Hirmer said: “Andrew and I came to the town last year to find out more about the town and the people who live here. We did research in the museum, library and archives but we also spent a lot of time talking to people about the town. We often look to the natural world for inspiration and in Thetford we heard many stories of local animals wrapped up in the social and cultural history of change in the region” DodoLab will share their work when the project finishes, gathering together and reflecting upon the community’s contributions.

For more information about the project and its outcomes, contact Sam Dawson on 01362 656870 or visit www.dodolab.ca

If you have a rental property that qualifies as furnished holiday let, you are able to claim preferential tax treatment. The rules have changed since the Budget in 2011.

The rules that apply as from 6th April 2011are as follows:In order to qualify as a furnished holiday let, the following conditions have to be met:1. The property needs to be available for commercial letting as holiday accommodation to the public for a period of generally at least 210 days (previously 140 days).

2. During that period, the accommodation must be commercially let as holiday accommodation to member of the public for at least 105 days (previously 70 days).

3. Lettings must be no longer than 31 days.

If the property qualifies as being a furnished holiday let, then the losses can only be claimed against the furnished holiday let concerned, any remaining losses can be carried forward against the first available profits

The benefits of owning furnished holiday letting accommodation are as follows:1. You can get allowances for furnishings inclusive of VAT. 2. Low interest rate 3. An effective CGT rate of 10% for gains less than 8 million or 18% if higher – this is much better treatment than for non-furnished holiday accommodation which would be taxed at 18% or 28% 4. Optional rollover relief 5. Potentially exempt for the treatment of Inheritance Tax There will also be a “period of grace” to allow properties that don’t continue to meet the actual let period for one or two years to elect to qualify throughout that period.

If you wish to discuss any aspects of tax treatment then please contact Mark Wallace of Stacey & Partners who can be contacted on 01842 826100 or 07799 866022, or via email at mwallace@staceys.co.uk.

Above: Amber Leahy, aged eight, learning about the Travelling Menagerie.

In the same week, visitors to Thetford’s Ancient House Museum were greeted by a colourful display of knitted animals; these portrayed the Menagerie beasts and were created especially for the project by the Museum’s ‘Knit and Natter’ group. Another display at the local library featured the trademark silhouettes of the Menagerie beasts as a backdrop to a collection of books containing facts and stories relating to animals as well as local history and lore.

Sam Dawson, Breckland Council Arts Officer said: “We had a fantastic day on Saturday

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THETFORD News

Prince’s Trust Team Sponsored Event

Prince’s Trust ‘Team Programme’

Students from the Princes Trust Team programme carried out a sponsored event at Heywood Sports and Racquet Club in aid of a local community project.

For young people between 16-25 years old who are unemployed.

In total the students covered a distance of 200km by treadmill, bike and rowing machine and raised £350.

Prospective students can apply for the 12 week programme by ringing Stuart Wall on 07920 792226.

Thetford Air Cadets The 1109 Thetford Air Cadets are hosting for the second year Thetford Youth Day. This massive family fun day is great for all the family, it is at Kilverstone,Thetford IP24 2RL on the 29th May 2011.

FunFair, Miniature Zoo, Ferret Racing plus so much more.

The event has Car Boot at 8am leading into the fun day at 10am with, Arena Events, Zorbing, Static Displays, Catering, Dog Show, Craft Tents, Beer Tent,

For more information contact Michaela on 01842 755197.

It’s free and will not affect Jobseeker’s Allowance, public transport, course travel costs will be paid.

Team start dates & contact details: 16th May 2011 Kings Lynn: 07919 492245

What happens on the course: • Be part of a team of 15 young people for 12 weeks • An action-packed residential week • Take on fundraising activities of the teams choosing • Take on community projects of the teams choosing • Two/three weeks’ work experience • Career advice • Community ‘Team Challenge’

23rd May 2011 Norwich: 07920 792232

The TEAM Programme is a 12 week self development programme aimed at getting young people, aged between 16 -25 back into employment, education or training.

The course includes all of the activities listed above and will provide you with the skills and confidence to move onto the next stage in your career. Over the 12 weeks you will work towards a Certificate in Personal Development & Contributing to the Community and other qualifications such as First Aid and Health & Hygiene Certificates.

31st May 2011 Thetford: 07861 705978 TBC North Walsham: 07917 351097 Each venue runs 3 teams per year so if these dates are not suitable please get in touch and we will advise you when the next courses will be running.

For further information visit our website: www.norfolkfireservice. gov.uk & follow the link for Youth Development.

Your confidence will grow as you make new friends and take on exciting challenges so that at the end of 12 weeks you are better placed for your future.

This could be you so contact one of the Team Leaders and kickstart your adventure!

TCA Ballpark & Thetford Independent F.C...

Are collecting Sainsbury’s and Tesco’s club vouchers.

Caroline Chad – TCA Administration Assistant says “We are working with the Thetford Independent to ensure all Young People who enjoy Football in Thetford have the chance to improve their skills. By collecting the vouchers we will be able to provide much needed equipment, team kits and portable all weather items”.

Vouchers can be dropped into Meet up Café – Redcastle Estate, Fulmerston Church – Barnham Cross or Admrials

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School field Saturdays (9:30 – 10:30) Collection of vouchers can be arranged by contacting Caroline on 01842 821581.

These groups are always in need of volunteers, donations & funding support and are urging local residents and businesses to support the project.

For more information, please contact the Terry Jermy - TCA on 07742 157967 and Dave Skipp – Thetford Independent on 07749 219071.

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Thetford Grammar School Red Nose Day Raise Money For Japan At Thetford Grammer School.

Choose your own adventure.

The Junior School Council had decided to create a ‘Choose your own adventure day’ to raise money for aid to help Japan recover from its recent disasters.

It was a strange feeling walking around Thetford Grammar Junior School on Wednesday 30th March as everyone seemed to have just got out of bed!

Children in pyjamas and dressing gowns, with hair all tussled and sporting slippers were running around the playground.

There were also some extremely strange hairstyles going on as well!

The children were asked to bring in a golden donation, then could have a Pyjama Day, Mad Hair Day, Upside-Down Day or Uniform with a Twist.

The children managed to raise £50.

Red Nose Day was a normal work day for all of the children in Junior SchoolScience, Maths, Art and English lessons all still took place, just with a couple of differences. RED NOSES and FANCY DRESS! The obstacle course was a real hit! Well done to all the children that took part in their break times.

We have raised a fantastic £141.00.

Well done TGS

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Homes & Gardens Cottage Windows Ltd

Home Decorating Ideas

Cottage Windows Ltd is a small family business with a growing reputation in the Dereham area.

If you’re looking for a few affordable home interior decorating ideas to freshen up a room over a weekend, try these tips:

Tony started the company in 2009 after working for a local firm for over 8 years and with his son Robert, installs top quality doors, windows and conservatories to a high standard at competitive prices. We can also offer a wide range of composite doors and we fit ‘A’ rated glass as standard.

Rearrange The Furniture - Pull your furniture away from the walls. Try positioning it at intriguing angles. For example, a sofa arranged diagonally across a narrow living room will make the room look wider.

Cottage Windows Ltd is a member of Network Veka, a voluntary organisation within the double glazing industry, which monitors members’ work and covers all guarantees. This means, that should a member cease trading, Network Veka will arrange for another firm with the same high standard of workmanship to carry out any repairs.

So your guarantee is worth the paper it’s written on.

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Because of our local building contacts, we are able to offer a complete service for conservatories or garden rooms.

We can either put our customers in touch with local builders or deal with the builder on the customers’ behalf.

If you are considering replacing your windows and doors or maybe adding a conservatory or garden room, please call Tony for a free, no obligation quote on: 01362 860331 or 07595 507244.

Paint A Wall - Paint one wall your favourite colour and make it the focal point. Hang interesting art on that wall and move a nice piece of furniture there.

it at an angle beneath your coffee table.

Hang Pictures or Mirror - Hang pictures that reflect your personality. Try frames that are more ornate. When hanging a mirror, try and position it so that it reflects and nice view or an interesting architectural element.

Add Decorative Pillows - The good news about decorative pillows is that they are an easy way to add textures and patterns to a Bring In Plants - Greenery always adds a room. Still better, they can be changed to breath of fresh air to a room. If you don’t have jazz up a sofa or chair before your room is a green thumb, try silk plants and trees. The ready for a major makeover. quality has gotten so good that its hard to distinguish them from the real thing.

Replace Lamps - Lamps are probably the one thing in your home that will give Lay An Area Rug - An area rug is a others a clue that your room is outdated. wonderful way of defining a conversation Seek out new and fresh lamps that make a area. Try one that complements the room. Lay statement.

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Supreme’s New Range Now In Stock Supreme Bathrooms has just taken stock of their new range of quality vanity units.

All available in a high gloss white finish or 3 different wood effects there is something that suits everyone’s space within their very own bathroom. All units come with a ceramic slab top washbasin which makes cleaning easy and maintenance free.

With sizes starting at 400mm for the small cloakroom unit and up to the large 1000mm bathroom unit you are spoilt for choice. Along with the floor standing units our new brochure shows a wall hung version as well. To complement these new vanity units we can also supply a full range of mirrors and cupboards.This can also be supplied with a built in cornice which features lights and a shaver point within.

All our washbasins, baths and toilets are all made in European White which means all items can be mixed but most importantly matched for your new supreme bathroom.

With prices starting from £175 for the 400mm unit and £445 inc vat for the 1000mm vanity unit,our prices are genuine but very competitive.

Why not visit us now to view the full range and take away our free Supreme Bathrooms catalogue which has over 400 pages of the latest bathrooms around or visit us at www.supremebathroomcentre.co.uk

J & S Homeworks Garden patios & decking have never been more popular & are a great way to expand your living area into the garden Installing a deck or patio in your garden can be as rejuvenating to your house as building a new room.

Similarly making improvements to your garden by laying new turf or revamping an existing patio area can open up your home, making it feel substantially larger, more social & accommodating.

Solid structures give a garden a sense of both practicality and permanence.

Whether you choose a deck or a patio depends on your site & style. A deck is ideal if your yard is sloped or has poor drainage; it provides a solid, level surface above uneven or soggy soil. A patio, in contrast, requires a level site for the cement, stone or paving slabs.

Edge your patio with brick, stone, metal or plastic. Whichever option you choose, use it elsewhere in the garden to link the areas together. With decking, balustrades can be added for safety & visual effect.

Considerations to take into account when deciding whether to opt for a patio or decking & where to position it in your garden are; Review the advantages & disadvantages of placing your deck or patio in one area or another.

Consider your climate, how it affects your use of the outdoors & what seasons you spend time outside.

Think of how you like to entertain & for how many people. Keep your cooking style in mind, so that an often used BBQ isn’t inconveniently placed. Consider pet requirements such as the need to keep a dog confined. Keep this list on hand as you make your decisions on design & material choices.

For more information or a free no obligation quote please contact Jason of J & S Homeworks to transform your garden.

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Homes & Gardens The Summer Event: Evening Of Friday 1st July, 5pm-9.30pm.

Adrian Bloom’s Support for the Bressingham and Fersfield Community.

For the evening of Friday, 1st July, Adrian Bloom has generously made available to the Bressingham and Fersfield parish community, the beautiful Bressingham Gardens, a selection of Steam Museum rides and a cafe area, which will enable the community to hold a very special ‘Summer Event’.

The price for each admission ticket (Adults £5, Children £2) will include car parking, some rides on Museum attractions and access to the evening’s specially organised entertainments and stalls.

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a bar, sideshows, music, drama items, and a grand draw. Other ideas will be very welcome, and if you would like to organise/help with an item for the event, please contact Allan (01379 688452) or Brenda (01379 688375).

Organisations, businesses or other individuals wishing to organise a stall for their own profit may do so for a cost of £25 (to include one admission pass - please note - cars can ONLY be parked in a designated car park area) and should contact Allan as above.

Funds raised will be divided into three equal amounts for Bressingham County Primary School, Bressingham and

Fersfield Village Hall and the local churches (Bressingham Methodist Chapel; St. John’s, Bressingham; St. Andrew’s, Fersfield).

We need everyone’s support to ensure that Adrian’s generous gesture enables us to hold an enjoyable, memorable, (and profitable!) event that has something for everyone.

If you are able to take part in any way (preparation, at the evening itself, organising a stall or sideshow, car park direction, selling admission and draw tickets and so on) please do get in touch with Brenda as soon as you can.

We are holding regular meetings in the Village Hall between now and the event.

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Health, beauty & wellbeing Eat Before Or After Exercise?

You’ve just concluded your work day and want to exercise before dinner. But you’re a little hungry.

Should you eat before exercising or wait until afterward?

Dieticians and fitness trainers have a variety of opinions on the subject. Jazzercise reminds us to consider what type of exercise you are going to do, and to listen to your own body. They also recommend drinking plenty of water before, during and after your workouts.

Eating Before Exercising If you exercise in the morning before breakfast, sports experts recommend having a little something in your stomach before beginning, so that your body has energy to get through your workout. Keep it light, especially if you are going to be running or jumping. A small carbohydrate snack is a fast source of energy.

Try a banana, a bagel, toast or yoghurt.

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body likes. Skip acidic foods. Wait 10 to 30 minutes after eating before to avoid muscle cramps.

Eating After Exercising Some fitness trainers say eating after exercising is great for those wanting to lose weight. Your increased metabolic rate after working out allows your body to use all the energy and fats from your meal immediately. Some even say that’s the time to eat treats like chocolate or chips. More sensibly, a Mayo Clinic dietician recommends eating protein and carbohydrates within two hours after your workout to help your muscles recover.

Good choices for post-workout snacks include nuts, fruit, protein shakes or a hard-boiled egg. Sports drinks or juice are

also great for providing carbohydrates if you aren’t hungry enough for a meal.

Before and After When taken altogether, the advice from fitness experts and dieticians is that it’s best to eat both before and after your workout: a little snack before and usually larger amounts afterward. Gauge the quantity and type of food to what time of day you exercise, the duration and intensity of your program.

Most importantly, listen to your body, follow your intuition, have fun and stay fit.

Judi Sheppard Missett, who turned her love of jazz dance into a worldwide dance exercise phenomenon, founded the Jazzercise dance fitness program in 1969.

She has advanced the business opportunities of women and men in the

fitness industry by growing the programme into an international franchise business that today, hosts a network of 7,800 instructors teaching more than 32,000 classes weekly in 32 countries.

The workout program, which offers a fusion of jazz dance, resistance training, Pilates, yoga, cardio box and Latin style movements, has positively affected millions of people worldwide. Benefits include increased cardiovascular endurance, strength, and flexibility, as well as an overall “feel good” factor. Additional Jazzercise programs include Junior Jazzercise, Jazzercise Lite and Personal Touch.

For more info on Jazzercise in Thetford go to tryjazzercise.com or call 07971 449420 or email slgrayuk@yahoo.com

CARING FOR THE ELDERLY Manor Court Day Care Manor Court Day Care Centre for the elderly is based in Griston, Norfolk. in promoting independence in all individuals where possible.

Reminiscence activities are available for individuals with dementia which recreate ‘life skills’.

It is open 5 days a week Monday - Friday from 9am - 4pm. We have around 36 guests per day all aged 55+, with social services funded and private places available.

Our service provides transport either by social services or our own transport for our guests.

We specialise in Dementia care, with quality specialist care delivered by a fully trained staff team who believe

South Norfolk Mobility Centre Here at South Norfolk Mobility Centre we don’t just sell new scooters and power chairs, we have a good range of pre-used vehicles as well, fully serviced and ready to go.

Extend exercise classes, musical entertainers, singing, dancing, quizzes, table top activities such as dominoes, card games etc, hairdressing and chiropody are some of the services and activities that we provide on a daily basis.

Freshly cooked meals which are cooked on the premises are also provided to our guests.

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Above: Michael Lockwood of South Norfolk Mobility Prices start from £440.00. We choose to stock only top quality pre-used products, anything less does not make it into our showroom. Currently we have models

from Roma (Shoprider), Electric Mobility (Rascal), Pride Mobility and Mercury, both road legal, pavement scooters and power chairs. So, please come and visit us and let us see if we can help you with your mobility.

We look forward to seeing you. www.southnorfolkmobilitycentre.co.uk

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CARING FOR THE ELDERLY My name is Julie and I suffer with multiple sclerosis.

Approximately 30 months ago I fell and broke some of the bones in my right foot. Until then I had limited mobility and was able to walk with the aid of a frame or walking stick. Following these breakages I lost this mobility and was unable to walk at all and am now restricted to a wheelchair.

This also precluded me from getting out of bed, washing and dressing myself unaided. Care is needed to carry out any of these functions.

Manorcourt get me out of bed in the morning, assist with my personal care and at lunch time make sure I am comfortable for the rest of the day until my husband comes home from work.

Without Manorcourt my husband would have had to give up his job which would have meant our standard of living would have been lowered considerably. He is able to go to work knowing I am in good hands.

I am able to feel comfortable in my own home and relaxed knowing that this service is provided to me by “angels� that treat me as a human being with dignity and courtesy.

Manorcourt has always been flexible and accommodating as and when situations have arisen that dictate arrangements have to be altered. They have also been most understanding and helpful when problems have arisen. I can assure you this has occurred and were not only the normal run of the mill problems but Manorcourt have not been fazed and have assisted in resolving them to both parties satisfaction.

Without the staff and services provided by Manorcourt both mine and my husband’s lives would have had to change drastically.

We thank you for the first class services provided.

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