Activities at Adlington Manor Care Home
Activities are an integral part of life at our care home. We want to ensure that the people we support have as much fun as possible during their time with us, so it’s important that our activities programme is created with the interests of residents in mind. Our skilled Activities Coordinators bring a certain uniqueness to the home that can’t be found anywhere else, and which is reflected in the activities they organise.
Lynne Bowler
I joined the activities team at Adlington Manor in May 2017. Previously, I have worked as a tree surgeon and have had heavy involvement with the Guides and Brownies. I love participating in activities with residents, whether that's by driving the minibus on trips outside the home, or by engaging in themed days.
I am passionate about my role and especially the challenge of coming up with new ways to engage as many residents as possible in our activities here.
Activities and Events Partnerships
As part of our bespoke life-enrichment programmes, we host a number of live virtual events in the home on a regular basis through a number of partnerships with places of interest and world class performance companies
Life at Adlington Manor Care Home
Baking skills
It’s been a busy day here at Adlington Manor today. The day started off with a trip to see our hair dresser pat to have a pamper with a cup of tea and freshly made cookies.
Before settling down for flower arranging in the activities room. Looking at all the bright colours and picking our favourite flowers for the vases.
After lunch we got creative decorating our cakes ready for the coffee morning tomorrow and making soft oat biscuits.
Say hello to the horses in the field
Today here at Adlington manor, we have gone oriental. Residents and staff enjoyed a Chinese banquet fit for a king made by our very own kitchen staff.
Residents enjoyed tasting different foods from the menu before making the most of the sun.
This afternoon we went to see our resident horse and fed him carrots.
Roaring 20's!
Residents and colleagues enjoyed a step back in time to the roaring 20’s for a fun filled themed event with ‘Buddy’ the dog dressing for the occasion! Everyone had a great time celebrating and enjoying an afternoon of mocktails, cocktails and laughter. We are looking forward to our next themed day.
Lifetime Achievement Award - NE Division 2023
Gina Hurst at Adlington Manor in Poynton has been crowned Life Time Achievement for the North - North West Division in the Barchester Care Awards 2023 and is through to the national round of judging.
The Barchester Care Awards celebrate the staff who go the extra mile for the benefit of the 13,000 residents living in Barchester’s 252 care homes and private hospitals across the country. Categories range from ‘Registered Nurse of the Year’ and ‘Carer of the Year’ to ‘Dementia Care Champion’ and ‘Activities Coordinator of the Year’.
Virtual walking tour of Mayfair
Residents across our services had a fantastic time joining Mandy Morrow for a virtual walking tour to learn about the ‘Herstory’ of Mayfair. The Mayfair of Nightingales may be long gone but it still holds a 20th century charm. Birthplace to the late Queen Elizabeth II, home to one of WWII's most decorated female war heroes and a tale of a wealthy Aristocrat and one of France's favourite designers.
We were delighted to take a walk down memory lane and discover stories from one of London's most iconic areas. The experience was truly enjoyed by all.
A splash of colour
Residents from Adlington often get together to enjoy their regular art and craft sessions which supports their creative ideas and encourages different methods of Art. Residents have been busy showing their own style of colourful designs.
This class is particularly popular with all and everyone thoroughly enjoys a get together with a cuppa and a slice of delicious cake. Residents enjoy the colouring and crafting as find it very calming and therapeutic. It enhances mindfulness and promotes a positive mental well-being.
