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James joined Colten Care in 2008 as Head of Care at Woodpeckers in Brockenhurst. Having worked at several Colten Care homes James is the commissioning Head of Care for all new homes. James previously worked in the independent care home sector since 2000 as a Senior Clinical Nurse and laterally as a Home Manager. He trained as a nurse at the Lewisham group of hospitals in London and the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in Middlesex. He qualified as a specialist elderly care nurse in 2007

Marie has 20 years experience working as a legal secretary, during the last 5 years she has specialised in elderly client matters. Marie enjoys spending her spare time with her family

Emma, orginally from Abbey View in Sherborne joined Colten Care in 2007 working part-time whilst studying at Bournemouth University. She is now a  full time Receptionist/Administrator and is very pleased to join the team at Newstone House. Emma has a degree in Graphic Design and in her free time she enjoys skiing. 

After working as a volunteer for four years, Leah worked in the care sector for 10 years as a support worker at the Forum School. She has embraced her new role at Newstone House with tremendous enthusiasm, forging links with the outside community and creating an Activity programme which is very much person centred.  Leah is looking forward to her ‘Activity Journey’ with Colten Care”. She is married and lives locally.

In 1979 Gary joined The Army School of Catering in Aldershot to gain his Catering Certifications. He is well travelled, serving in Germany, Belize, Kenya, Mexico, Guatemala and Saudi Arabia. He was of Head Chef for the Lady's Officers Mess Aldershot and as part of a team has cooked for the Queen on two separate occasions. Gary joined Colten Care in 1997 and has commissioned eight of Colten Care's additional Homes.

Donna began her catering career as trainee chef at the Summer Lodge Country House Hotel. She moved on to the Woodland Park Hotel in Cobham where she gained her 706/1/2 and completed her training as a chef. Donna moved to America to gain more experience in the catering trade, after 2 years in America Donna decided to return to England. She was offered a position of chef at Greenway Hotel near Cheltenham Donna also spent some time employed in contract cathering. Donna spent the last 5 years managing her own public house before joining Colten Care as chef at Newstone House.