The Grange Buggy Rides

Take a tour of the grounds in our Volunteer driven Golf Buggy which operates from both the Grange and the Manor.

Pictured here are Mick and Bernard.  Mick having been a volunteer for 9 years and Bernard for a similar time. These gentleman have a wealth of knowledge about the history of the foundation and have a passion for the wonderful grounds that its set in.

"I took early retirement fourteen years ago and I just wanted to keep my mind and body active, not just sit around at home. A a buggy driver and tour guide, I enjoy meeting people from all walks of life; no two days are the same. It also keeps me from under my wife's feet!!' - Bernard.

"I first volunteered for the charity in 2014, firstly working in the tearoom, helping in the kitchen preparing food and taking meals out to customers and clearing tables.

Whilst doing this i made many good friends including staff, fellow volunteers and customers.

After about 2 years the charity purchased the large buggy to supplement the smaller one, they already had. As I had experience of driving a large buggy at Caterpillar as a tour guide, I applied to become a buggy driver at Shuttlewood.

Unfortunately my wife passed away in 2017 and being among all those friends at the charity has really helped me to cope with my loss. It's a wonderful place to be among my colleagues and friends, with the bonus of great food and cakes" - Mick.