People from across Lancaster are invited to join residents and team members at Ashton Manor Care Home for a week of free activities, talks and community events during Care Home Open Week, taking place from 15–21 June.
With afternoon tea, live harp music, Sunday lunch, expert advice sessions and opportunities to meet local organisations, the programme offers a glimpse into the vibrant community, friendships and activities that shape daily life at our award-winning home.
At Ashton Manor, we believe life in a care home is about much more than care. It is about friendship, connection, purpose and enjoying meaningful experiences. Care Home Open Week gives us the opportunity to share a little of that with the wider community and welcome people to see what life at Ashton Manor is really like.
Care Home Open Week Programme
Monday 15 June – Fire Safety Advice with Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service
Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service will be visiting Ashton Manor to provide practical fire safety advice to residents, families and visitors. The team will also be sharing information about free home fire safety checks available to people living in the local area.
Tuesday 16 June – Community Cafe and Health & Wellbeing Conversation
Join us at our popular community café and meet guests from Lancaster University’s Health Innovation Campus. Visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy refreshments while discussing health, wellbeing and community connections.
Wednesday 17 June | 2pm – 4pm – Afternoon Tea with live harp music
Enjoy a traditional afternoon tea with residents, families and team members in a relaxed and welcoming setting.
Saturday 20 June | From 1pm – Traditional Sunday Lunch in the Tea Rooms
The week concludes with a traditional Sunday lunch served in our Tea Rooms.
The lunch is aimed at older people in the local community, including those who may live alone, people living with dementia and their families, and anyone exploring care options for themselves or a loved one.
Guests will enjoy:
- Spring Vegetable Soup
- Honey Roasted Gammon
- Roast Potatoes
- Roast Parsnips
- Carrot and Swede Mash
- Yorkshire Pudding and Gravy
- Sherry Trifle
- A glass of wine, tea or coffee
Alongside a home-cooked meal, guests will have the opportunity to meet residents and team members and experience the welcoming environment at Ashton Manor. (Places are limited and advance booking is essential.)
Throughout the week
While many of the activities require advance booking due to limited spaces, visitors are also welcome to drop in throughout the week for a tour of the home, meet residents and team members, and find out more about life at Ashton Manor Care Home.
Growing Gnomesville
Help us continue to grow Ashton Manor’s much-loved Gnomesville community. Visitors are invited to bring along pre-loved garden gnomes or help restore some of our existing residents while enjoying coffee, cake and conversation.
