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HIGH-QUALITY, indi- facilitate day care; however, is a choice of single or which is hugely popular ests of the residents who
ST. MARY’S MOUNT
vidual attention is a key it does not provide interme- shared accommodation. with the residents, since live in the home.
component of the multi- diate care (where the resi- Of the total of 30 rooms, they can enjoy a wider view Trips and visits to local
faceted appeal of this East dents are self-reliant and 20 are singles on the of all activities within the places and further afield are
CARE HOME
Staffordshire residential have their own cooking- ground-floor (three of which home. on offer to all on a weekly
care home. facilities). are en-suite), whilst six sin- The home is also able to basis: planned for Christmas
Indeed, the core-values An imposing, three-story gles and doubles (all en- offer a separate smoke room is a trip to the theatre for a
PERSONAL CARE IS OF
of care at St. Mary’s Mount, building in the neo-Classical suite) are located on the for residents’ use, should pantomime and a Christmas
in Uttoxeter, are a state- mode, St. Mary’s Mount is first-floor, which is served they require this facility. party (open to everyone)
ment-of-purpose within set in one-and-a-half acres by a passenger-lift. St. Mary’s Mount has a will take place on Thursday,
themselves: privacy, dignity, of land, with a large lawn- All rooms have doors dedicated team of skilled December 17th.
PARAMOUNT IMPORTANCE HERE
independence, choice and area and a delightful, which are wide enough to care workers, and the The home recently pur-
fulfilment. enclosed rose garden, which offer wheelchair-access and Registered Manager is an chased a greenhouse to
Located on Holly Road, provides a secure area for all feature wash-basins, with RMN with many years’ complement the gardens,
St. Mary’s Mount provides residents to enjoy. lighting above them. experience in the nursing and this has proved very
registered, personal care for Although the home occu- St. Mary’s Mount boasts profession. popular with residents.
30 residents over the age of pies a semi-rural location, it a selection of larger rooms The home offers thera- A variety of entertain-
65 (both female and male), is easily accessible from all above the Care Quality peutic activities, and has its ment is also offered, includ-
and it offers 14 places for surrounding areas, with the Commission recommenda- own team of activity co- ing an organist, saxophonist
the elderly who are afflicted added advantage of the A50 tion: these provide views, ordinators who set, review and the “outside in man”!
by dementia (including being close-by. overlooking the large lawn- and arrange an activity pro- For all enquiries, tele-
Alzheimer’s disease) and Numerous facilities area or the rose garden, thus gramme to appeal to every- phone (01889) 562020
seven for those people who (including a public house, encouraging residents’ one. (Tel/Fax) or email: enquiries
have congenital disability or library and newsagent) are relaxation. The activities team aims @stmarysmount.com
who have suffered an acci- nearby, and there is a good, Other facilities include a to provide a variety of activ- Alternatively, readers can
dent, disease or illness that local bus-service, providing large dining room and two, ities to suit individual visit the website: www.
has impaired their physical transport to the town and spacious lounges, which choice, preference and inter- stmarysmount.com
functioning. surrounding areas, passing provide televisions, music
Respite-care is available outside the home. equipment and pleasant Cleaning Equipment and Janitiorial Supplies
for any period of time to suit St. Mary’s Mount is fully views of the gardens; these
the needs of the residents central-heated and offers a are complemented by a sit-
and relatives. comfortable atmosphere for ting-area outside the
The home is also able to its residents, for whom there lounges and dining-room,
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which is served all day (12 noon- home-made duck-liver & orange
as (for starters) home-made soup-of- pints of its beautifully-kept trio of
MARQUIS
Hallowe’en ‘fancy-dress’ & ‘Killer
9pm), seven days a week. pâté (served with a cranberry com-
the-day; smoked salmon & prawn cask-conditioned brews, Greene
Moreover, the popular couple pote & warm toast) and smoked had-
terrine, with lemon-dressed leaves, King Abbot Ale (ABV 5.0% ABV,
(who will be celebrating their sec- dock & potato fritters, served on a
served with warm toast & chive rounded & flavoursome), Wadworth
Pool’ pool, from Karen & Justin,
ond anniversary as lessees in bed of salad, with alioli dressing,
mayonnaise; and wild mushroom 6X (ABV 4.3%, full-bodied & dis-
January, 2010) were busy during plus deep-fried Brie, with a red-
&goat’s cheese pancakes, served tinctive) and Charles Wells
their first year, adding not only a onion marmalade, served on a bed of
OF GRANBY
with a salad garnish & tomato-chilli Bombardier Premium Bitter (ABV
rear-located, enclosed beer-garden, salad.
jam! 4.3%, hoppy, well-balanced with dry
prior to Christmas!!!!
but also four, double-letting-rooms To follow, main-courses feature
Priced at £30 (adults) and £15 finish), plus consistently-changing
(three en-suite and one with a pri- (naturally) traditional roast turkey
(children up to 12), the Boxing Day ‘guest beers’.
vate bathroom) to its myriad of facil- (‘with all the trimmings’); rump
Menu features roasted topside of Approximately six miles from
ities (which also include an outside, steak, served with a red wine &wild
beef, served with Yorkshire pudding premier theme-park, Alton Towers
picturesque village of Ipstones (on covered smoking-area). mushroom sauce; lamb shank, with
& ‘all the trimmings’; roasted sea (and close to the Peak District
the fringes of the Staffordshire Discerning diners can enjoy a rich, red-wine, mint & pomegran-
bass, served with smoked bacon & [England’s first and most popular
Moorlands), include a ‘fancy-dress’ everything from bar-snacks and ate sauce; and (as a vegetarian alter-
winter vegetables in a creamy sauce; national park] and the Churnet
Hallowe’en Party on Saturday, acclaimed ‘special dishes’ to the native) roasted vegetable tagine,
and mustard-scented gammon, Valley Railway, the village of
October 31st, with live entertain- gourmandising delights of the cou- served with a herb cous-cous.
served with a parsley sauce. Ipstones is famously acclaimed for
ment provided by The Tab Monkeys ple’s full, à la carte menu, with the A mega-feast awaits those book-
Naturally, all, three menus pro- its Christmas Lights.
(playing R&R and Blues from the cuisine produced to the highest qual- ing for Christmas Day itself (£40
vide diners with a selection of home- It is open all day, every day
‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s), and a ‘Killer ity, using only the finest of ingredi- [adults] & £20 [children up to 12
made desserts, followed by coffee (11am-12 midnight, Monday-
Pool Competition’ follows immedi- ents, sourced from local suppliers, years]), when diners can choose
and after-dinner chocolates. Thursday; 11am-2am, Friday &
ately on Sunday, November 1st and with all meals freshly cooked to from starters include grilled field
The excellence of the culinary Saturday; and 11am-1pm, Sunday),
(darts tournaments are alway a reg- diners’ orders. mushroom, stuffed with local blue
fare here is, needless to say, wonder- and can be contacted for bookings
ular attraction on Sundays). Lovers of the traditional, Sunday cheese; pigeon-breast, served on a
fully complemented by a first-class on (01538) 266462 or via email:
Naturally, The Marquis is a focal ‘roast’ can tuck into a superb repast bed of salad with a mulled-wine
wine-list. marquis-ipstones@btconnect.com;
point for the village’s community, (served ‘with all the trimmings’, nat- syrup-dressing; and honey dew
A member of CAMRA, the alternatively, readers can visit the
which will be marking its now-tra- urally), and you can now book for melon, served with a strawberry &
Church Lane hostelry also delights website: www.marquis-of-
ditional Christmas Lights Switch- The Marquis’s Christmas Fayre vodka ‘snow’.
‘real ale’ aficionados, who can quaff granby.co.uk
On on Friday, November 27th. menu, which is available from And, for mains, Justin and Karen
The epitome of a classic country Monday, November 30th, until are offering such gastronomic joys
inn, The Marquis of Granby pro- Thursday, December 24th. as stuffed, roasted peppers with
vides customers with ‘the best of “We are also serving our festive roasted vegetables & cous-cous,
both worlds’, thanks to its internal fare for sittings on both Christmas topped with melted Brie; plaice fil-
design. Day and Boxing Day,” commented let, stuffed with prawns & spinach,
For, the Church Lane pub boasts Karen, who is due to become a mum with a creamy saffron sauce; and
CHRISTMAS, 2009, is fast- two, distinctive (and separate) areas, imminently and previously gained breast of pheasant, served on a bed
approaching, but ‘mine hosts’, featuring a traditional Bar (complete experience within the licensed trade of creamy Stilton mash, with a sweet
Karen and Justin, have plenty of with all the requisite games, such as by working at her parents’ pubs. Muscat sauce.
exciting attractions to entertain cribbage, darts, pool and skittles, The couple’s Pre-Christmas If you prefer to toast St.
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you at this 18th century, Grade II- plus live TV sports-coverage on Sky Menu (priced at £19.95 [adults] & Stephen’s Day (December 26th),
listed, Staffordshire hostelry! and Setanta) and ‘Granby’s £9.95 [children up to 12 years]) ‘Granby’s Restaurant’ is an ideal
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Forthcoming events at The Restaurant’, where readers can offers readers a choice of four chance to sample yet another menu,
Marquis of Granby, located in the enjoy the first-rate, culinary fare, starters, including such classics as comprising such culinary charmers
Tel: 01538 361261
Fax: 01538 361265
Units 8 & 9, Churnet Court. Harrison Way,
Cheddleton, Leek, Staffordshire ST13 7EF
Peakstones Rock
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