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Mandy has worked as receptionist at the Aldbury since 2003. A job-share was created for Mandy after giving birth to her daughter, and this has enabled her to continue supporting Matron with her administrative duties and assisting relatives and visitors with their enquiries.

Linda has extensive experience having worked in mental health for over 21 years. She is a qualified fitness instructor and sports therapist. Linda previously worked as a Physio Technician. During her spare time she enjoys rowing and walking her dogs.

Christopher, having worked for Colten Care at Amberwood in Ferndown has always had a desire to care and improve the quality of life for people in their later years having worked as a voluntary leader in Burley. Christopher is enjoying bringing new and fresh ideas to the Aldbury. In his spare time he is a New Forest Commoner, with 14 cows. Christopher also enjoys collecting and driving rare cars.

Colin attended Garrets Green Catering College Birmingham where he gained his City & Guilds 706/1 and 2. He has worked in some very prestigious Hotels in Birmingham where the highlight of his career to date was being part of a team catering for one of Princess Anne’s Charity Nights. Colin moved to Bournemouth and joined Colten Care as a Chef at Canford Chase in 1997. In 2003, Colin commissioned the kitchen at the Aldbury.

Lana has been with Colten Care since 1998. She joined The Aldbury in 2003 as a kitchen assistant and was promoted to kitchen supervisor; she qualified as chef in November 2007. Lana holds a NVQ2 in professional cooking. Lana adds the wow factor during anniversaries with her cake decorating skills which are greatly appreciated by both residents and visitors to The Aldbury. Lana also produces beautiful cross-stitch tapestry and is a dab hand at knitting.