Activities at Caldy Manor Care Home

Minibus outings have resumed much to everyone's  delight.  The first stop was to Jackson's Animal Rescue Centre to deliver supplies, dontations and funds raised by staff and residents.  We are continuing our support throughout the year for this very good cause.

Staff and residents at Barchester’s Caldy Manor care home in Caldy were treated to a virtual tour of the wonderful underwater world of SEA LIFE London Aquarium, hosted by Senior Curator, James Wright and his expert team.

SEA LIFE London Aquarium is home to more than 300 species and 4,000 creatures, including Gentoo Penguins, Sea Turtles and Seahorses, which are cared for by its dedicated team of 15 Aquarists. The shark tank alone is one million litres in volume and six metres deep and is home to five species of sharks – Sand Tigers called Bungle and Zippy, a Grey Reef Shark, Nurse Sharks, Tawny Nurse Shark and a shiver of Black Tip Reef Sharks as well as a Bowmouth Guitarfish called Betty.

Staff and residents at Barchester’s Caldy Manor care home in Wirral were treated to a photographic tour and talk about the creation of V&A Dundee by Peter Nurick, the Museum’s Communities Producer.  The talk forms part of a series of six talks and virtual tours that V&A Dundee is hosting for Barchester Healthcare’s care homes and private hospitals across the UK.

V&A Dundee is Scotland’s design museum, it showcases Scotland’s outstanding design achievements and features world-class exhibitions alongside the permanent Scottish Design Galleries, and a changing programme of commissions, events and activities.  

Residents have been supporting  sick and injured animals at our local rescue centre. They have been supporting a local Animal Rescue charity, by collecting donations of food, newspapers, food bowls and bin bags . They have also been busy knitting and selling hedgehogs to raise funds for the charity close to their heart. Residents are hoping to visit as soon as they can do safely to see the animals.

Residents at Caldy Manor in Wirral marked International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8th by spending the day celebrating the achievements of wonderful trail-blazing women throughout history.

IWD takes place on March 8 every year to celebrate women’s rights and inspire people to fight for gender equality.  A United Nations-sanctioned global holiday, IWD celebrates women’s contributions to society, raises awareness about the fight for gender parity and inspires support for organisations that support women globally.

Residents and staff donated toiletries, make up and perfume to add to hampers to be delivered to Tomorrow’s Women in Birkenhead. Residents learnt about the wonderful work the charity does and watched some of their online celebrations during the day.

 Debbie Thomas, Activities Manager at Caldy manor said: “We’ve all had a really interesting day thinking about the very many amazing women who have had such an impact on our lives, whether that was an historic figure or people in our own family.  It was good to share our experiences, take stock and reflect on how much society has changed over the years. Residents were really supportive of the work done by Tomorrow’s Women and really enjoyed making the hampers, knowing they would make such a difference to local women.”

A Senior Care Assistant at Caldy Manor Residential Home in Caldy, Wirral has received a prestigious Fifteen Year Service Award in celebration of working at Barchester Healthcare.

Helen Dunn, a Senior Care Assistant for our Night team started at Barchester in March 2006 and has worked with residents and their relatives to ensure that their needs have been met over the years.

Jane McFarlane, Employee Services Director at Barchester said: “I’m always pleased to hear stories about the long service of Barchester staff and am delighted Helen Dunn has achieved this milestone. It is dedication like this that ensures our residents are provided with a happy place to live.”