{"id":38779,"date":"2020-10-07T12:45:28","date_gmt":"2020-10-07T11:45:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/?p=38779"},"modified":"2023-01-03T15:37:22","modified_gmt":"2023-01-03T15:37:22","slug":"when-technology-can-take-you-the-extra-mile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/when-technology-can-take-you-the-extra-mile\/","title":{"rendered":"When technology can take you the extra mile"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.8&#8243;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.8&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.8&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.5&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3>Residents from Signature Senior Lifestyle\u2019s Cliveden Manor, Marlow, have been enjoying weekly virtual shopping trips<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/?attachment_id=38794\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-38794 alignleft \" src=\"http:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Signature-Cliveden-Manor-Edinburgh-Woolen-Mill-virtual-shopping-trip-2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"458\" height=\"343\" \/><\/a>The chance to enjoy a weekly \u2018virtual shopping\u2019 trip throughout September to the Edinburgh Woollen Mill store, based in the Flowerland Garden Centre at Bourne End, proved to be retail therapy with a difference for Signature&#8217;s residents.<\/p>\n<p>Not to mention a pleasant way to avoid the crowds and get in some early Christmas shopping.<\/p>\n<p>Via a video-call from the activities room, Cliveden Manor residents were given a personal tour around the store. They were able to point to the items they liked, with the help of Signature activities manager Natalie Waller showing them a variety of styles, colours and sizes.<\/p>\n<p>When everybody had made their choices, Natalie returned to the home with bags full of new clothes for those who had bought for themselves to try on for size; or others to put away for Christmas.<\/p>\n<p>Before lockdown, residents and staff enjoyed many an afternoon mooching around the garden centre, with the Edinburgh Woollen Mill as a highlight of the trip.<\/p>\n<p>There they would be welcomed and served by Janet (Store Manager) or Pam (Events Manager).<a href=\"http:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/?attachment_id=38795\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-38795 alignright \" src=\"http:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Cliveden-Manor-lounge-area-shot-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"458\" height=\"303\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A couple of times a year, Pam even pays a special visit to Cliveden Manor with a selection of clothing for residents to try on.<\/p>\n<p>However since this has been no longer possible \u2013 a new initiative has been devised which has proved a happy solution for all.<\/p>\n<p>Signature Cliveden Manor is located in Marlow, within the Chilterns area of outstanding natural beauty on the River Thames.<\/p>\n<p>Cliveden Manor offers award-winning care and nursing with high-quality lifestyle facilities and activities programmes.<\/p>\n<p>To find out more, please visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.signature-care-homes.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.signature-care-homes.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/logo-2-3\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-36293 aligncenter size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/logo-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"230\" height=\"94\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_map address=&#8221;Buckinghamshire, UK&#8221; zoom_level=&#8221;10&#8243; address_lat=&#8221;51.585908563641&#8243; address_lng=&#8221;-0.83473905624999&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_map_pin title=&#8221;Cliveden manor&#8221; pin_address=&#8221;212 Little Marlow Rd, Marlow SL7 1HX, UK&#8221; zoom_level=&#8221;17&#8243; pin_address_lat=&#8221;51.580486258003&#8243; pin_address_lng=&#8221;-0.75913752114869&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/et_pb_map_pin][\/et_pb_map][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Residents from Signature Senior Lifestyle\u2019s Cliveden Manor, Marlow, have been enjoying weekly virtual shopping trips The chance to enjoy a weekly \u2018virtual shopping\u2019 trip throughout September to the Edinburgh Woollen Mill store, based in the Flowerland Garden Centre at Bourne End, proved to be retail therapy with a difference for Signature&#8217;s residents. 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