Activities at The Manor Care Home
Our activities staff are here 7 days a week and are constantly striving to mentally and physically stimulate those we care for in a group or individual basis. From trips to garden centres, the theatre, and flower shows to personal shopping and attending family events. We also love organising Christmas fairs, our famous classic car show, musicians, entertainment, and pizza and pint evenings. The team encourage families to visit and work closely with our volunteers to ensure that our residents social care is a priority, so that they have a fun filled and enriched stay whilst here at The Manor.
Marc Chidgey
I have worked at The Manor since 2012, starting out as a kitchen assistant, where I replenished drinks and snacks and assisted in serving meals in communal areas. During this time, outside of the kitchen, I enjoyed meeting residents and took pleasure in seeing their engagement during activities. My interest in resident activities was evident, and I was offered the opportunity to transfer to the activities team.
I love to spend time with residents. I enjoy hearing their stories and finding out what activities interest them. I aim to keep them as active as possible, and my top priority is to instill fun and laughter at The Manor.
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
Read our brochure
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 The Manor Care Home
Thank you to our AMAZING Team
The Manor really does have some exeptional staff. Members of our team are staying on-site to continue to care for our residents . We really are one big family here at The Manor.
VE Day Celebrations
The Manor Celebrated VE Day in Sytle, Our staff went to all of our residents rooms with a VE Day themed tea trolly. One of our residents Dulcie is 103 years old and reminised about her memories of VE Day, It really was wonderful to hear first had what it was like to hear the news of Victory in Europe . We all had such a wonderful day.
Gardening Club
Residents at The Manor were keen to start their Gardening Club this month. We are so lucky to have such beautiful surroundings & very accessible greenhouses to carry out our work.
Jean Kellman Turning 100
Jean Kelman is adjusting to the virtual world so she can video call her family and friends on her big day on Easter Monday (April 13). Jean, who lives at the Manor Care Home, in Bishop's Hull, said: "I feel like the Queen.
"I’ll be having birthday celebrations with all the staff here and I’ll be having a party with my family when everything is back to normal."
Jean was born in Wells in 1920 and became a trained nurse. She and her late husband Steve had three daughters - Fiona, Heather, who has since died, and Suzanne. Jean said: "I still think about Heather, I'm very proud of all my children and my grandchildren."
Fiona said: "Jean is and has been a fantastic mother and friend to so many over the past 100 years, and it’s wonderful to be with her on this very special day to say just how proud she makes us feel. She is truly an inspiration to all of us."
Carla Bowman, general manager of the home, said: "We’re delighted to be celebrating a truly remarkable woman as she reaches this amazing milestone. Jean is such a popular resident who always has an interesting tale to tell, and we look forward to hearing many more as she breaks into her next century."
Spring BBQ
Our Head Chef can be seen above preparing for our first sunny day (social distancing) BBQ! The day was thoroughly enjoyed by all.
Gin Tasting Afternoon
Residents and family members enjoyed a range of different varieties of gins and canapés to accompany the gin. Some residents even enjoyed a little dance with loved ones to end a very enjoyable afternoon.
