Noel Storey has proved his green credentials.

Noel, who is maintenance manager at Threshfield Court care home, has just been given Barchester Healthcare’s Green Leaf Award, with the Threshfield home the first in Yorkshire to attain it. The award recognises everything being done to reduce the home’s carbon footprint.

“Noel makes sure he saves water, uses energy-saving light bulbs and is environmentally friendly,” said Threshfield Court administrator Sandra Dixon.