Activities at Marple Dale Care Home
Activities are the cornerstone of a wholesome home experience and our Activities Coordinators are always putting their creative minds to the test by organising new and exciting social events for residents to partake in. Of course, we take into account the likes and dislikes of those we support, so if someone doesn’t feel like trying something new, there will always be something on offer to reflect their personal interests. For the people who may just prefer some peace and quiet instead, we also offer one-to-one time that can be enjoyed with a nice cup of coffee or just a simple chat – whatever they desire.
Lewis Timperley
Hi, my name is Lewis. I joined the team in September 2021 as a general assistant and then moved to the activities team in January 2022. Most recently I became Activities Team Leader in December 2023, it has been a great journey here at Marple Dale and can’t wait to continue. I love my role as one of the homes Activity Coordinators, and love finding out new and exciting ways to engage residents with activities and each other.
Here at Marple Dale we try to do as many different activities as we can, to keep our residents as active as possible, as it is so important to keep active. I love what I do and love knowing that our residents have so much enjoyment from such a wide variety of activities.
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 Marple Dale Care Home
Residents welcome furry friend
Residents at Marple Dale enjoyed a special visit as part of the homes celebration of International Dog Day as they welcomed a four legged friend who belongs to one of the staff members.
Their furry friend was a cute brown chocolate Labrador who was such a friendly dog and brought joy to the homes residents. Residents took him for a walk around the grounds and the residents got to feed him with special doggy biscuits.
Resident moves to rehab
Marple Dale welcomed Resident, Mike 8-months ago where the prognosis was not good and the neurological department were of the opinion he would not make a full recovery. With the care and support received Mike during the last few months and the improvements in his health, the home bid a very emotional fond farewell as Mike took up a place a local neuro hospital with the hope he will make a significant recovery to be able to walk again.
Oh I do like to be beside the seaside…
Residents of Marple Dale enjoyed a trip to the seaside without having to leave the comfort of their own home. Regular trips out are unable to happen during the current pandemic and the activities team continue to create positive experiences for Residents with a variety of themed days.
As the sun shone, the homes extensive gardens were transformed as the sounds of beach music played, playing games of beach volley ball, paddling and feeling the sand beneath their toes. It was a fun filled afternoon with lots of laughter. Residents cooled off with refreshing ice-cream and soft drinks.
Resident step up
Residents of Marple Dale have been following exercise classes on YouTube and have being putting their best foot forward to walk one mile walk daily working up a heartbeat. This has proved to have had a positive effect for everyone and very good for Residents in keeping up routines and enjoying their daily exercise.
Friendship Day
Residents of Marple Dale celebrated Friendship day by sharing personalised handwritten poems as a gift to each other and to share to team members as a thank you for all their hard work during the covid19 pandemic.
Residents spent the day reminiscing about old friends and telling tales of new friendships made within the home and reading friendship poems.
Residents celebrate 12-year anniversary
A couple from Marple Dale care home have celebrated 12-years of marriage. Keith and Kerry met 12-years ago and it was love at first sight.
Family and friends wishes the happy couple a special anniversary with staff and residents. The home arranged with chef, Amanda to make them a tinker bell cake as they are huge Disney fans which was shared over a game of scrabble and a lovely cup of coffee. Congratulations to the happy couple!
