YEOVIL NEWS: Awards for Cooksons Court duo

TWO members of staff from Cooksons Court home for the elderly in Yeovil have been presented awards at the annual ceremony hosted by the Somerset Care Group.

The awards ceremony took place at the Somerset County Cricket Ground in Taunton on September 28, 2016, and recognises staff from across the group for their outstanding achievements, contribution and dedication.

Two members of staff from Cooksons Court – which is based at Cooksons Orchard off Preston Grove - were recognised at the ceremony.

Chantal Kirkland, manager at Cooksons Court, was announced as the winner of the Outstanding Manager of the Year award, and Dawn Aldred was presented with a highly commended award in the category of Outstanding Care Worker of the Year.

PHOTO – TOP: Chantal Kirkland (centre), manager at Cooksons Court, with Somerset Care Group chief executive Jane Townson and chairman Chris Davies.

PHOTO – RIGHT: Dawn Aldred (centre) with Jane Townson and Chris Davies.  

Over 100 guests attended the event, which included a three-course lunch and a raffle to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Attendees saw a short film which featured shortlisted nominees and heard speeches from chairman Chris Davies and chief executive Jane Townson, while the event was hosted by BBC Somerset radio presenter Ben McGrail.

Chief executive Jane Townson said: “Our future success as a company depends on one thing and one thing only – finding and keeping enough of the right people.

“Ensuring our staff feel valued is one of our most important roles as leaders and managers, as this above all else is a key reason why people stay with us, remain motivated and continue to deliver outstanding care.”

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