Activities at Marriott House and Lodge Care Home

Moments like this make the team at Marriott House and Lodge so proud.

Making this moment happen felt like the most natural thing to do back in March within the circumstances we were in.

They say a picture says a thousand words and we are sure you will agree. We know that this is a very special memory for the family, and we know how precious this image is. This image was entered as part of the #holdstill2020 project.

As part of the #holdstill project, Members of the public were invited to send pictures taken during the recent national lock down for an online photography exhibition entitled Hold Still.

The community project led by the Duchess of Cambridge - patron of the National Portrait Gallery - received more than 31,000 entries.

This photo is one of the final 100 images which were selected by a panel of judges, including the duchess, Nicholas Cullinan, director of the National Portrait Gallery, writer and poet Lemn Sissay, Ruth May, chief nursing officer for England, and photographer Maryam Wahid. This photo was also editor’s choice in the Times newspaper this week.

The image and story can be found here https://www.npg.org.uk/hold-still/images/last-precious-moments/?fbclid=IwAR17j-1epTwhw6w-JjxazOT43SkNhP99I16V4nDWc8MK5vTE6y0Ci0NPIIM

Molly, a resident at Marriott House and Lodge, celebrated her 101st birthday in style. Team members organised a surprise party for Molly. Molly enjoyed birthday cake, balloons, flowers, and numerous cards. The home was decorated with banners and everyone got involved in an afternoon of fun-filled activities. Molly was able to share her special day with her loved ones through a video call.Celebrations have been in full swing at Marriott House and Lodge Care Home, as one of its residents reaches her 101st birthday.

Molly said ‘I never thought I would reach this age but I have had such a lovely day and feel truly spoilt by everyone!

The Staff and Residents thoroughly enjoyed celebrating National Fish and Chip day with a twist. The team created a 'fabulous seaside theme within our home including a Punch and Judy show, candy floss and ice creams for all.

The Residents enjoyed a sea side themed sing-a- long and fabulous fish and chips, of course served  in news  paper.

We are inviting the local community to join us for our writing competition for International Literacy Day. The task is for you to write a poem or short story within the theme of ‘Friendships!’
We would love all ages to get involved so will have categories for children under 7 year old, 8-12 years old and 12 years and older, we would love your entries to include illustrations if you wish. There will also be a separate category for all adults to get involved.
Please ensure all entries are received by midday on 8th September 2020. You can email entries to sarah.harding@barchester.com or send them to Marriott House and Lodge, Tollhouse Close, Chichester, PO19 1SG. Please remember to include your name, age (for children’s entries) and contact details.  
The residents of Marriott House and Lodge will judge all entries on National Literacy Day and the winner will be announced on the date specified and will receive a small prize from Barchester and the chance for the winning poem or story to be shared across Barchester Homes around the country. It will also be shared on our page. Good Luck!!!

Here at Marriott House we recognise that when you are busy its not always easy to find exactly what you fancy to get you through the day.  We have put together snack boxes for the professionals health workers that help us to make Marriott House the lovely place it is. Thank you for all you do for us.

The residents of Marriott Lodge really enjoy their weekly Cooking classes with the activities Team. Pat, a resident at the home has always been a keen cook and loves sharing her own recipes and making delicious things for us all to try. On this particular day she made some delicious chocolate brownies which were shared with others in the garden during our afternoon garden party!