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.
Ulverscroft Grange and Manor are situated in picturesque grounds covering 55 acres. If you're not quite up to that trek (which, lets be honest, few of us are) take a tour of the grounds in our volunteer driven buggy.
Our drivers have all been trained on site and can provide a host of local knowledge as well as blankets if required, please let your driver know of any medical conditions they should be aware of.
Buggy trips can last up to one hour (depending on demand), pre-booking is possible however as the buggy is driven by volunteers it is advisable to confirm that a driver is available on the morning of your trip. Please call the office for more information and availability on 01530 244914
