Activities at Marriott House and Lodge Care Home
Our teams are trained to enrich the lives of residents through stimulating the mind, body and soul, and taking the time to learn about each person to ensure everyone receives support that adds enrichment to their life. 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.
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 Marriott House and Lodge Care Home
Birthday Celebrations
We held a very special birthday Party for our wonderful volunteer, Jean.
Jean celebrated her 85th birthday with a celebration in her honour, complete with gifts, some prosecco, and a delicious birthday cake made by Abby, a member of our activities team.
Jean visits the home at least four times a week and leads a Sunday service every week. We truly don’t know what we would do without Jean; she is an extraordinary lady.
Christmas Performances
Our Countdown to Christmas began with various engaging and festive activities! We were thrilled to host a talented local five-piece swing ensemble called The Sleepy Lagoon Orchestra. We celebrated our Christmas Holy Communion Service and had fun with a Christmas Quiz Afternoon featuring festive cocktails. The magic continued with a heartwarming performance from St. Anthony's School Choir and an amazing performance by Suzanne Hill School Of Dance. We capped it off with a meaningful Christingle service led by our wonderful volunteer, Jean.
We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who visited and contributed to making this Christmas season so special. It has been an exciting week, and we look forward to another fantastic week ahead as we continue our joyful countdown to Christmas!
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Countdown to Christmas
Our Countdown to Christmas at Marriott House and Lodge was a festive celebration filled with joy and community spirit during the second half of December.
We came together for our Residents and Relatives Christmas Parties, featuring spectacular performances from the incredible Silhouette Show and the talented Karen Etherington. We were also mesmerised by Cristian Herrera, whose exceptional guitar skills brought a magical touch to our festivities.
The holiday spirit continued with a lively flower-arranging session, and we were treated to a delightful performance by the St Richard's Catholic Primary School Choir. The Pebble Beach Band set the atmosphere for an upbeat afternoon that left everyone smiling. Residents enjoyed a charming shopping trip to Chichester, while others experienced the enchantment of our community's Christmas light tour.
Our staff pantomime was a highlight, bringing laughter and enjoyment to all. On Christmas Eve, we celebrated with a special party featuring John Royston-Ford, and both Christmas Day and Boxing Day were filled with festive cheer and warmth. We truly embraced the spirit of the season at Marriott House and Lodge!
Wear it Pink Day
On 18th October 2024, Marriott House and Lodge vibrantly celebrated 'Wear it Pink Day' to honour Breast Cancer Awareness.
Residents and staff enthusiastically donned pink attire, transforming the facility into a sea of pink.
The day was filled with joyful activities, uniting in a colourful display of solidarity and commitment to raise awareness and support life-saving research and treatments for breast cancer.
The collective spirit and participation made it a memorable and meaningful day for everyone involved.
Barchester Care Awards
On 7th November 2024, Marriott House and Lodge held a special Care Awards ceremony to honour the exceptional dedication and hard work of their outstanding team members.
The Barchester Care Awards celebrate the staff who go the extra mile for the benefit of the 12,000 residents living in Barchester’s 248 care homes and private hospitals across the country.
Armistice Day
Marriott House and Lodge in Chichester commemorated Armistice Day by joining the rest of the United Kingdom in holding a two-minute silence at the eleventh hour, on the eleventh day, of the eleventh month.
Residents marked the day by wearing poppies, observing the national two-minute silence, participating in a Remembrance Day Sunday Church Service, making poppy displays, and listening to old wartime songs.
