Activities at Marriott House and Lodge Care Home

Marriott House and Lodge would like to say a massive thankyou for the amazing Easter cards we received from the local community.

We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to Chichester Anna Chaplaincy for their beautiful Easter cards and presents. They were really appreciated and enjoyed by all

Marriott House run a bi-weekly poetry group for all residents that are interested in Poetry. Through-out the sessions staff and residents enjoying reading and writing poetry. Hopefully over the next few months we can produce our very own poetry book. 

Marriott House and Lodge in Chichester got ready for Easter by joining a virtual afternoon of chocolate-fuelled fun along with the staff and residents at over seventy Barchester care homes across the south of England, Jersey and the Isle of Wight.

The team and residents put on their best Easter bonnets and broke out the Easter eggs for an afternoon of fun activities culminating in the Barchester Big Easter Quiz when they linked up with all the other Barchester homes in the south of the country. When they weren’t quizzing, the residents enjoyed a feast of seasonal Easter dishes prepared by the home’s chef.

Lifestyle Lead, Sarah Harding said: “Now that we’re starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel following what has been a year like no other for our residents and staff, we wanted to ensure our Easter celebrations were an extra special treat.  ‘Meeting up’ with the other homes virtually has given everyone such a boost.  We’ve all had so much fun letting our hair down, everyone really enjoyed the afternoon.”

Everyone at the home is grateful for this lovely opportunity and would like to say a big thank you to Natasha Lazovic, Managing Director at Barchester, for organising this Easter quiz, enabling all homes across the south of England, Jersey and the Isle of Wight to celebrate together virtually.

Our varied life enrichment programme keeps residents active, and provides a daily choice of engaging physical, mental and spiritual activities tailored to residents’ interests and abilities.

Residents and staff made poppy wreaths which were laid by our Resident Ambassadors during the National two minutes silence, a shower of Red poppy petals also floated down in memory of all those that we remember.  The petals were gathered after and kept with the Remembrance Day display in the homes

For those Residents and staff that were unable to gather outside or watch from a window the event was also filmed live and this was steamed to the Televisions within the homes.

A Remembrance Day service was held after the national 2 minutes silence by our Volunteer Jean Collyer.

Kevin Card, a resident at the home said ‘I served in the Royal Navy and I was so proud to put my medals on and stand with everyone remembering those lost or injured in conflict.’

Imelda Rea, General Manager at Marriott House and Lodge Care home in Chichester said: “Today has been all about remembering those that have been lost or injured in conflicts. It is lovely to see all the generations coming together and never forgetting those that have paid the ultimate price for their country.”

The residents and staff at Marriott House and Lodge have been busy preparing for Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day. A beautiful display has been made and over the coming days we will be holding a special service, laying a wreath in the garden and we will be standing side by side for the national 2 minutes silence to pay tribute to all those that we remember and thank everyone within the armed forces for all they do.

Marriott House and Lodge care home have created a lovely colouring page for Remembrance Day.

It could be coloured in and put in a window or displayed at your children's school or nursery. Great for after school activities and Cubs, Brownies, Scout groups etc. Please collect a copy from reception.

The Residents would love to see your creations so do email us a photo!