Activities at Marriott House and Lodge 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.
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 Marriott House and Lodge Care Home
Volunteer of the Year
Jean Collyer was crowned as the national winner in the Volunteer of the Year category at the 2020 Barchester Care Awards, held virtually on 8th October.
The awards celebrate staff and volunteers who go the extra mile for the benefit of residents and patients living in Barchester care homes and independent hospitals.
More than 2,800 nominations were received from homes, residents, staff and relatives across the UK this year, which is nearly 1000 more than was received last year. Nominations were sent in by Barchester staff, but many more were also from residents and their families who have praised the fantastic care provided to their loved ones.
All entries have been of a very high standard, and Jean is thrilled to have been declared as the national winner!
National Winner - Our Jean
We are so excited to announce that our amazing Jean Collyer has been crowned National volunteer of the year. She goes above and beyond in all she does and throughly deserves this. Thank you Jean you are an absolute star!!!
Roald Dahl Day celebrations
Residents and staff at Marriott House and Lodge inChichester celebrated the 103rd birthday of cherished children’s author, RoaldDahl, on 13th September 2020, which also happens to be Roald DahlDay as well.
In remembrance of this great man’s life, the home hosted a number of activities in hope that everyone could feel a little bit of that Roald Dahl magic, The day included some chocolate tasting, reminiscence with a Roald Dahl theme, followed by an afternoon film showing of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
'Talk like a Pirate Day'
On Saturday 19th September, Marriott House and Lodge celebrated 'Talk like a Pirate Day'. Staff and residents dressed up and held a day of activities to celebrate the day.
Macmillan Coffee Morning in our Home
On Friday 25th September, Marriott House and Lodge participated in this years Macmillan Coffee Morning. We held a bake off competition with staff and residents entering their amazing cake creations. The afternoon included judging by staff and residents and the winner was crowned as this year's Marriott House and lodge Bake off Champion. We raised over £60 for Macmillan Cancer Care
Arts in Care Home Day
Marriott House and Lodge took part in the NAPA National Day of Arts in Care Homes initiative on the 24 September 2020 #ArtsinCareHomesDay. The theme this year was creative communities, we decided to concentrate on vision of hope as our theme. We were so pleased that the local community got involved by sending in pictures of handprints, flowers, and butterflies. The residents and staff team spent the morning putting this fabulous display together which is now on display within the home. Thank you to all those that helped make this such a success.
Upcoming events
Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em - Virtual Event
The Barn Theatre in the Cotswolds is streaming its stage adaptation of this beloved sitcom straight in to our lounge, for us to enjoy from the comfort of our armchairs.
Barchester's Big Quiz - Live Virtual Event
Calling all quizzers!
Join us for an exciting quiz to test your general knowledge and see who is the biggest brainbox of them all!
