Leeming Bar Grange care home say goodbye and good luck to retiring maintenance manager
After almost 12 years of continuous service at Leeming Bar Grange in Leeming Bar, much-loved Maintenance Manager, Ken Nicholson has decided to retire.
Staff and residents at the home sent Ken off in style with bubbles and presents a-plenty to thank him for many years of dedication. Everyone at the home has very fond memories of Ken and he will be sadly missed.
During his time at Leeming Bar Grange Ken has been an absolute cornerstone of Leeming Bar Grange’s care home family. From sharing morning brews and heartfelt chats, to taking residents on fun-filled mini‑bus adventures, and even becoming our enthusiastic bingo caller. Ken has added warmth, laughter, and countless special moments to everyone’s days at Leeming Bar Grange.
Ken said: “Leeming Bar Grange is like a family to me and though I’m looking forward to retirement, I’m really going to miss everyone here so much!”
Kathryn Billett, General Manager at Leeming Bar Grange said: “Ken is one of those people who was born to help others; he has such a huge heart and was greatly loved by the individuals living at Leeming Bar Grange Care Home. Ken was an inspiration to his colleagues and we will all miss him. We wish him all the best!”
Leeming Bar Grange 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. Leeming Bar Grange provides residential and dementia care for 60 residents from respite care to long term stays.