Activities at Caldy Manor Care Home
Our Activities Coordinators work together to provide daily activities suited to the tastes of residents. We encourage those we support to continue with any hobbies whilst they stay at home. We also hold group activities, such as exercise to music, sing-alongs, craft sessions and visits to local places of interest. There are also evening events, including cheese & wine evenings and race nights. We keep families up-to-date through our newsletter and notices that can be found across the home. Family and friends are always welcome to join in!
Stephanie Boyd
Hi my name is Steph and I am Lead Activities here at Caldy Manor. As an Activities Coordinator I focus on encouraging our residents to take part in outdoor trips on the mini bus, delivering varied exercise classes and assisting residents with their chosen activities as part of our homes life enrichment plan. It is important that we continue to ensure our residents are connected to their local community.
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
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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 Caldy Manor Care Home
Home Hosts Lasting Power of Attorney Evening Talk
Caldy Manor Care Home recently hosted a lasting power of attorney talk as they welcomed, Hillyer McKeown Law firm. The talk supported residents, relatives and members of the local community to this informative evening talk on Lasting Power of Attorney.
Residents, relatives and their guests had the chance to meet a local solicitor Matthew O’Brien from Hillyer McKeown law firm, to gain a further understanding of the various aspects regarding Lasting Power of Attorney, Wills and Inheritance Tax. They were also welcomed to ask questions and offered one to one advice.
Charlotte Aspinall, General Manager said: “We welcomed the team at Hillyer McKeown to Caldy Manor for their dedication and excellent guidance to families through often complicated and emotional process.”
Home Has a 'Latte' Fun at Macmillan Coffee Morning
Staff, residents and visitors at Caldy Manor Care Home held a charity coffee morning on Friday 11th October to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. Caldy Manor’s coffee morning was a big success – they managed to rise £61.00 and, most importantly, everyone had a lot of fun doing it!
Charlotte Aspinall, General Manager said: “Holding our own Macmillan coffee morning has been a huge amount of fun and everyone at the home is always keen to support this fantastic charity in any way we can. We are very glad to be able to do our bit to raise further awareness and money for the charity.”
Intergenerational Playgroup
Caldy Manor care home, in the Wirral have recently hosted an intergenerational playgroup for residents and members of the local community. The event, which took place on Wednesday 18th September welcomed the group of nursery children from Small Steps to enjoy music, games and activities with residents at the home.
The catering team at the care home provided a selection of healthy snacks on the day, including hand cut fruits and vegetables.
General Manager, Charlotte Aspinall of Caldy Manor, said: “We invited the group to the home as a way to support the carers who visit our home who have young children, and the residents at our home had a lot of fun on the day, and love our young visitors. If anyone ever wants to stop in for a lovely afternoon with your young ones, or just for a cuppa and a break, we’d love to have you join us.”
65th Wedding Anniversary
Brian & Frieda Jenkins recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary at Caldy Manor Care Home where Frieda is a resident. The couple were presented with flowers and champagne from staff and residents who helped them celebrate their special day.
Frieda said, ‘We had a wonderful day and we didn’t expect all the fuss but we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves’. The couple also enjoyed a meal out together with family. Frieda has recently moved into Caldy Manor and is enjoying activities and being pampered.
Afternoon Cocktails
Residents had a lovely afternoon sampling cocktails created by staff members. One of our residents, Irene, just moved in and is enjoying her new friends, and our fun activities.
Balloon Tennis Tournament
Residents took to the tennis court for a competitive match. Norman and Edith reached the final! After a hard fought game and much laughter, they decided to call it a draw. All players then enjoyed a well-earned rest and strawberries topped with cream.
Upcoming events
Volunteers - Could you make a difference?
We recognise the impact a Volunteer can make on the lives of our residents, do you have any spare time? For more information we'd love to hear from you.
Emergency Services - Take a break on us!
Calling all emergency services personnel - police, ambulance and fire services, district nurses - come and take a break on us, there maybe a cake or two available....
Coffee Morning - Every Friday from 11.00 am
We extend a warm invitation for you to join us as we host our monthly coffee morning, make new friends and take a tour of our home. All welcome.
Don't Dine Alone
We know mealtimes can often be a lonely time for our older members of our local community, come and enjoy a nutritious meal and make new friends. Places are limited.
