Activities at Moors Manor Care Home
Our activities team are great at building the activities programme around the likes and interests of the people we care for. Ensuring that our social events offer fun and adventure is part of the ethos of our home; it’s important that those we support can enjoy an active and social lifestyle. Of course, there will always be those who prefer peace and quiet, and in these instances, a cup of tea and a chat are always welcomed.
Jo Henderson
Hi, my name is Jo Henderson and I am the Activities Coordinator here at Moors Manor.
I am looking forward to bringing my creative side to the home as I was previously a florist and baker and look forward to us making lots of lovely treats for us all to enjoy.
When at home Jo is a mother to two wonderful daughters and also a pet mum to labrador Marley.
I cannot wait to welcome our residents into their wonderful new home and help to bring smiles, joy and laughter to each day.
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 Moors Manor Care Home
Katie from Love to Move
We had our regular exercise class with Katie from Love to Move Dorset and what a great session it was. Residents benefit so much from Katie's classes as she makes exercise fun and able for everyone to do. We look forward to Katie coming back soon.
Cupcake decorating
We spent a lovely afternoon decorating some cupcakes for residents and their family members to enjoy. The ladies all got rather creative with the various items they had to choose from. The ladies then finished the afternoon off by having a cup of tea, cake and a good ole natter.
Flower arranging with our volunteers
We are so lucky to have such lovely volunteers here at Moors Manor. These ladies from our local Women's Institute first visited the home to be part of the judging panel for our staff bake off last August and after this visit said they would like to be volunteers here in the home. They enjoy flower arranging themselves so when we asked if they would like to do this with our residents they were more than happy to do this and as you can see in all the photos everyone really enjoyed themselves.
Walk and talk in the garden on a sunny day
What better way to spend a sunny afternoon than to get wrapped up and go outside to get some fresh air. Residents had the opportunity to talk with each other but also have a walk around our garden as well. Residents also shared their gardening stories and tips on how to keep our gardens looking as good as they do.
Avril from Forever Living
Earlier in the week we had Avril from Forever Living with her Aloe Vera products for residents and family members to try. We had a wonderful afternoon finding out the benefits of Aloe Vera and also sampling the many skin care, drinks and products that were on display.
Burn's Night Celebrations
We held a wonderful lunch in honour of Robert Burns. We had local piper from Ringwood Pipe Band to play for when we brought in the haggis.
Burns Night is always a fantastic event, it's so important to continue these traditions. Our residents enjoyed a hearty meal of Scottish Broth, Haggis with neeps and tatties all prepared by our fantastic kitchen team.
Upcoming events
The Chitter Chatter Club
Come and join us for our monthly chitter chatter club here in the home.
Carer's Cafe
Please join us for our monthly Carer's Café. If you are caring for friend or loved one and would like to talk to people in a similar situation then come along to this cafe.
Summer Fair
Come and join us for our Summer Fair where we will have entertainment, stalls and refreshments for you to enjoy.
Cheese and Prosecco Afternoon
Join us for a great social afternoon and sample delicious cheese and nibbles over a glass of fizz.
