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
Summer Fete
Staff and residents are in full swing getting ready for our forthcoming Summer Fete on Saturday 23rd July 2016. They have been busy making craft items for visitors to see on the day. Our poetry group has also been busy making final tweaks to the poetry books that they have been creating, which are to be sold on the day.
As part of this week's poetry/creative writing session, this special poem was written:
Marriott Summer Fete
Welcome to our Summer Fete,
Please make sure you're not running late!
We have lots of things for you to see,
to leave you feeling care free.
Try your hands at hook-the-duck,
who knows, it might bring you luck.
And whist you're here, you better try some cake,
or some crafts for you to make.
We will be here, come rain or shine,
to make the day dandy and fine.
So why don't you come and see
how scrummy The Marriotts can be?
Trip to Bishop Palace Gardens
We are so lucky to have Bishop Palace Gardens and the cathedral on our door step. Residents very much enjoy having a picnic on the green!
Monthly Team Quiz
On Thursday 30th June, we held our Monthly Team Quiz, which was as popular as ever! The teams huddled together and the competition was fierce during the question rounds. The prestigious trophy and rosettes were awarded to the winning team. For more information about this monthly event, please contact Marriott House and Lodge on 01243 536652 or Sarah Harding at sarah.harding@barchester.com.
Community Bingo Afternoon
On Friday 24th June, we held our monthly Community Bingo Afternoon. This is an opportunity for the community to join the residents of Marriott House and Lodge to enjoy a good ol' fashioned game of bingo with them. This is a very popular monthly event and is enjoyed by all that attend. For more information, please contact Sarah Harding at Marriott House and Lodge on 01243 533652 or at sarah.harding@barchester.com.
An Afternoon of Master Classes
We opened our doors for an afternoon of master classes to show off what goes on in our home regularly. This photo is of our flower arranging master class.
Care Home Open Day Poem
Marriott House is a wonderful place,
The people are lovely and are full of grace.
For breakfast, lunch and even dinner
The food's rather great and our chef's a winner
Whilst living here I’ve had a ball
All previous problems feel relatively small
Especially with the kindness of staff
It’s easy to find that my worries are halved.
Throughout the day, we keep ourselves busy
Which always stops us from getting in a tizzy
We sometimes write poetry or read a book
If you don’t believe us come and have a look!
Written by Margaret Strain and Kevin Card
Upcoming events
Countdown to Christmas
Take a look at all of the wonderful festive events and activities throughout December. Please feel free to join our celebrations. Contacts us for more information.
