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 Appreciation Afternoon
On Monday 19th December 2016, Marriott House and Lodge held a special Volunteer Appreciation Afternoon. The afternoon was dedicated to our fabulous volunteers and gave us an opportunity to present them with a Christmas gift from the residents and staff.
Winnie the Pooh Day
Residents and staff at Marriott House and Lodge celebrated National Winnie the Pooh Day which was held on the 18th January to commemorate author, A.A. Milne’s, birthday.
To celebrate the day, staff dressed up as the characters from Winnie the Pooh and a reminiscence session was arranged which transported residents, visitors and staff through the world of Winnie the Pooh. This included famous quotes from his books and a look at the various characters from the stories.
New Year Tree
Residents, staff and visitors at Marriott House and Lodge started the New Year by joining together to think about things that they are thankful for and things they are looking forward to in 2017. This provoked lots of conversation and reminiscence about the past year and also a look at the year to come. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this.
Funtington Primary School Choir
On Wednesday 7th December, we were lucky to have a visit from Funtington Primary School's choir who provided us with a beautiful carol concert. This was enjoyed by many residents and visitors!
Don't Dine Alone Barchy Breakfast
At Marriott House and Lodge, we hold a monthly Barchy Breakfast, where the kitchen team whip up a storm of a breakfast, which includes croissants, bacon, sausages, eggs and more.
On Wednesday 21st December, as part of the ‘Don’t Dine Alone’ initiative, Barchy Breakfast was opened up to the community and guests were treated to a delicious breakfast served up by our talented chefs.
Christmas can be a very lonely time for older people and this is just one of the regular events that we open our doors and invite the community to. For more information, please contact Marriott House and Lodge on 01243 536652.
Carols by Candlelight
On Wednesday 21st December, we held our annual Carols by Candlelight Service to remember all those we dearly miss at Christmas. Families and friends of residents that have passed away during the year were invited to join current residents and staff to remember those we've lost. A range of carols were sung and some poignant poetry was read.
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.
