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Merry Maids AAA Steps Up for the Forget Me Knot Challenge

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Making steps to raise awareness for the Forget Me Knot Challenge at Merry Maids Inverness.

The AAA team from Merry Maids Inverness have made a grand start to their tenure under the new ownership of Siva and Aryanna Kugathas, taking part in a team walk as part of this year’s Forget Me Knot Challenge to raise awareness and funds for those living with dementia in the UK.

The Forget Me Knot Challenge

Alzheimer’s Society is symbolised by the forget-me-not flower, which has long been associated with Alzheimer’s and dementia due to its connection to memory loss. The Forget Me Knot Challenge is a sponsored virtual relay where staff and owners from various UK businesses run, walk, or cycle the total mileage between each location, linking them together and raising funds for Alzheimer’s Society: creating the Forget Me Knot. Walking to raise awareness and honour those affected, the team showed that even small steps can make a meaningful difference.

Members of staff had a fantastic time walking together at Epsom Downs Racecourse, enjoying the views, fresh air, and great company while racking up around 12,000+ steps each in two hours. Even those who couldn’t be there in person joined in by walking in their own local towns, making it a fun, inclusive, and heartwarming team effort that brought everyone together in spirit.

The walk was a lovely chance for everyone to catch up outside of work and enjoy the fresh air. With plenty of laughter, the team came away feeling closer and proud of raising the miles on the Forget Me Knot Challenge.

Support the Challenge

If you’d like to help support our teams, please visit our Just Giving page to donate, or, if you’re one of our customers, please feel free to speak to our staff about donating.

Thank you for all your support!

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If you know someone who is living with dementia, see how we can help to give them a better quality of life for as long as possible by finding your nearest Merry Maids business for a free, no-obligation quote on our services or booking online today.

Merry Maids AAA Staff Awarded for Dedication to Business

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Andrea Morland from Merry Maids Inverness has been recognised for going above and beyond the call of duty in her dedication to the business.

Alongside winning an award for making the business a great place to work, Merry Maids Inverness Office Manager Andrea Morland was recognised for going the extra mile to support the business in the last year, taking home the Merry Maids North Star Above and Beyond Award at the ServiceMaster Thrive in 2025 conference and gala evening.

Going the extra mile

This extra special award, sponsored and awarded by Capital Fleet Solutions, celebrates an individual who consistently goes the extra mile: embracing change without hesitation, stepping up without complaint, and always moving forward with purpose and positivity.

Andrea was recognised as the worthy winner for demonstrating her unwavering dedication and truly embodying the spirit of going above and beyond.

Andrea joined the business as a cleaner in 2023 under then-owner Bill Grant.

Rising through the ranks as the Office Manager, Andrea took the reins of the business and led it forward with a deep understanding of its services and the community it supports in the interim between the passing of the torch to new owners Siva and Ayranna Kugathas.

Evolving Role

Before having children, Andrea worked as a Sales and Marketing Manager within the hospitality industry and fitted her work around them while building up a small beauty business.

With both children now in their early twenties and starting their careers, Andrea joined Merry Maids as a cleaner when looking for a job that would fit around her other commitments.

“What appealed to me initially was the flexibility of the shift pattern and the variety of the job. It is never dull,” she says.

“Merry Maids is a very welcoming place, and you quickly become part of a team providing a much-needed service.”

Last year, Andrea’s role within the business changed, and she started spending more time in the office supporting the previous Branch Manager, Pheobe.

With Phoebe moving on to new pastures, Andrea stepped into a management role to drive Merry Maids Inverness to new heights.

Andrea says the advantage of her experience is that she can visualise the homes and has met most clients from a cleaning point of view.

She knows what it means to deliver the service that we provide, both from a practical point of view and the impact it can have on the people we serve.

Stepping up to meet every new opportunity presented to her, Andrea says she was still surprised to win the award.

”It’s been a bit of a rollercoaster three months being in this role, so to get an award tonight is quite unexpected, but I’d like to thank  my team. I’ve got some great girls doing a fantastic job, and of course, my fellow Office Manager, Kelly Ramsey. Thank you very much.”

Need a new cleaner?

If you’re in Inverness and would benefit from premier home cleaning services from a team of friendly and compassionate experts, contact Andrea and the team at Merry Maids Inverness on 01463 250229 or book online today.

Or nationwide, find your nearest Merry Maids business to see how we can help give your home a new standard of clean, tailored to your lifestyle.