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
Celebrating 10 Years
Pete has been a valued colleague at The Manor since 2010. This important 10 year anniversary was celebrated with the presentation of a Long Service Award. Pete’s contribution to The Manor, and particularly the maintenance team, has been both significant and enduring, and he always goes out of his way to help support wherever is needed.
Life on the veg...
Our Activities Co-ordinator has a passion for Vegan foods so the residents wanted to find out more and sample some vegan friendly dishes. We had an afternoon of vegan tasting which went down a treat!
Baking at the Manor
We brightened up a cold day by making home baked shortbread. These went down an absolute treat with a cup of tea, not only were they delicious but the smell carried throughout the home!
Ice Skating at Taunton Ice Rink
To beat those January blues we decided to take full advantage of the local ice rink in Taunton. We dressed up warm and had a fun filled afternoon on the ice, we then warmed up with a hot chocolate and marshmallows!
Unleashing our inner Elf at the Manor!
In aid of raising money for the Alzheimer's Society our residents, families and the team all dressed up as elves for the day with lots of elffing around! We also held a bake sale in reception which went down a treat for all of our visitors!
Christmas cake competition
Residents and the team all took part in making a spectacular Christmas cake all ready for the Barchester Christmas cake competition- we are hoping that this will be the winning cake!
