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. 

Enriching life
Watch our video on life enrichment in our homes.

Marc Chidgey

Life Enrichment Lead

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.

Life-encriching activities booklet

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

Christmas Fair

Christmas Fair

The Manor had a Christmas fair on the 19th November to get everyone in to the spirit of Christmas. Residents, staff, families and visitors were welcomed with mulled wine and mince pies, with over 24 Christmas fair stalls and live entertainment, homemade sausage rolls, cakes, buns, sweets and more.

Enjoying Fireworks

Enjoying Fireworks

Staff, residents and relatives enjoyed a fantastic fireworks display followed by hot dogs, hot chocolate and lots of sweets for the children.

What have we been up to?

What have we been up to?

We've been keeping ourselves busy here at The Manor recently, with a Flashback Theatre production on 27th October, pumpkin carving on the 30th, and by celebrating Nurse, Sally Grant's, 25th year at Barchester.

Birthday Celebrations

Birthday Celebrations

The wonderful residents of The Manor had a lot of fun enjoying some birthday treats on 26th October.

Queen's College Pupils Visit The Manor

Queen's College Pupils Visit The Manor

Pupils from Queen's College came to our home to play some instruments for residents. It was a wonderful day!

October Newsletter

October Newsletter

Please click here to read The Manor's October Newsletter.

Upcoming events

Countdown to Christmas

Take a look at all of the wonderful festive events and activities throughout December. Please feel free to join our celebrations. Contacts us for more information.