Bury St Edmunds MP Jo Churchill cuts ribbon to open renovated library at Manson House

A Suffolk care home library has been officially opened after a major revamp.

Manson House care home in Bury St Edmunds, owned by Stow Healthcare, has opened the renovated Bucks Library which offers a space for residents to enjoy a quiet space to read and relax.

Jo Churchill, MP for Stowmarket and Bury St Edmunds, opened the library on Friday in an ribbon cutting ceremony.

She said: “I was delighted to visit Manson House recently, part of the Stow Healthcare group, to open their newly refurbished Bucks Library.

“I had a wonderful time chatting to residents over coffee and cake and we shared a laugh.

“It was an honour to cut the ribbon and share in this special moment with everyone present.”

The library displays books from resident donations over the years as part of a feature wall in the room.

Manson House was previously owned by farming charity The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI) before being purchased by Stow Healthcare in 2022.

Owners Roger Catchpole and Ruth French are pleased to have invested in the communal facility.

Mrs French said: “The Bucks Library is a fantastic addition to the home and has transformed a disused space into a resource our residents can truly benefit from.

“Even in the short time since its opening, we have noted a significant increase in social interactions amongst residents and are hoping this improves the lives of residents at Manson House.”