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.
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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 Marriott House and Lodge Care Home
Summer Fête
On Saturday 29th July, Marriott House and Lodge hosted our annual Summer Fête.
Despite the awful weather, which meant that activities were moved indoors, young and old came together for an afternoon of community fun. Residents, relatives and visitors enjoyed an afternoon of musical entertainment, with many singing along.
The afternoon also included various stalls, games, a tombola, refreshments and a raffle. The whole afternoon allowed us to raise over £900 for our residents' fund.
Residents also helped to write a poem dedicated specifically torwards this occasion:
The Wild West
Just imagine for a second,
You’re riding a horse through the wild west.
Drinking whisky from the barrel,
And wearing a bullet proof vest.
You may encounter the sheriff,
Even spend the night in the county jail.
For looting the local bar of booze
Let’s hope you can afford bail!
Maybe if you’re brave enough ,
You may even ride a bull.
On the open night of rodeo,
When the audience is nearly full.
All of these things sound exciting,
So keep wishing on a star.
Until the day your riding through the west,
On a black stallion shouting ‘Yeeha’!
Amy Hayler and the residents of Marriott House & Lodge
Craft Afternoon
During an afternoon in July, residents of Marriott House were assisted by Elaine to make some beautiful flowers!
Wimbledon 2017
The residents of Marriott House were busy making decorations for the home to celebrate Wimbledon. Many residents spent time in the lounge watching Wimbledon over the two weeks of it being on! We also held a strawberry tea afternoon to celebrate Fruity Friday on one of the days.
Minibus Trip to Sainsbury's
We have our own minibus, so we get out at least once a month. In July, some of the residents wanted to go to Sainsbury's for some shopping and morning coffee!
The Chichester Anna Chaplaincy
On Friday 7th July, we were invited to the The Chichester Anna Chaplaincy's official launch. Two hundred guests gathered to celebrate in a large marquee set in the beautiful Bishop’s Palace gardens.
Refreshments included delicate cakes and sandwiches that were very kindly prepared and donated by the cathedral’s Cloisters Café.
There was even a specially iced celebration fruit cake – baked by one of the team members behind the project – to mark this auspicious event
The reception included guests from several care homes, local authorities, St Wilfrid’s Hospice and church members representing many denominations in the city. Newly appointed Chichester Anna Chaplain, Lou Lou Morris, said she was greatly looking forward to her new role in the community. Lou Lou is a licensed lay minister (LLM) and a gifted tapestry artist.
As Chichester’s first Anna Chaplain, she joins The Gift of Years network, now numbering more than 40 people, including men and women, who have very similar community-based ministries among older people, who collectively will reach thousands of older people each year.
Summer Fête Preparations
In the lead up to this year's Summer Fête, residents and the activities team were busy making things to sell and decorations for our 'Wild West' theme.
