Stewart Barber recently retired as General Manager of Eckling Grange Christian Care Home after over sixteen years of dedicated service. A ‘farewell’ event was held including a thanksgiving service led by lead pastor Ian Masson, with 140 members of the Eckling Grange family present. New manager Steve Edmunds has been welcomed to his new role, with special events to mark the occasion. A ‘This is your Life’ celebration was also held, with all four managers since 1977 in attendance. Graham Pickhaver, chair of trustees, welcomed Steve Edmunds at a special service led by Nigel Tompsett, associate pastor, with a presentation of a bouquet to Steve’s wife, Felicity. Eckling Grange, which offers bungalows for independent living and residential facilities for those needing support and care, celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2023 and has a strong Christian testimony.
The retirement of Stewart Barber and the appointment of Steve Edmunds as the new General Manager of Eckling Grange Christian Care Home were marked by special events and services. Graham Pickhaver expressed gratitude for a relatively smooth appointment process and asked for continued prayers for the new manager, staff, and residents. With a background in the health sector, Steve Edmunds was seen as a fitting successor to Stewart Barber. The care home, which has maintained a clear Christian testimony since its opening in 1963, offers both independent living bungalows and residential facilities for those in need of support. The photos of all four General Managers since 1977 were included in the announcement, highlighting the continuity of leadership at Eckling Grange.
The retirement of Stewart Barber after over sixteen years as General Manager was commemorated with a ‘This is Your Life’ celebration and a thanksgiving service, attended by many members of the Eckling Grange family. The following Sunday, Steve Edmunds was officially welcomed as the new General Manager at a special service led by Nigel Tompsett. Graham Pickhaver, chair of trustees, expressed thanks to God for the smooth appointment process and asked for continued prayers for the new manager, staff, and residents. The care home, which celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2023, has a long-standing tradition of maintaining a strong Christian testimony.
Eckling Grange Christian Care Home has welcomed new General Manager Steve Edmunds following the retirement of Stewart Barber, who served in the role for over sixteen years. A series of special events were held to mark the occasion, including a ‘This is Your Life’ celebration and a thanksgiving service led by lead pastor Ian Masson. With a background in the health sector, Steve Edmunds was seen as a fitting successor to Stewart Barber. Graham Pickhaver, chair of trustees, expressed gratitude for a smooth appointment process and asked for continued prayers for the new manager, staff, and residents. The care home, which offers both independent living bungalows and residential facilities for those in need of support and care, has maintained a strong Christian testimony since its opening in 1963.
