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
Trip to local garden centre
Residents Veens, Rita and Pam enjoyed a trip to the local garden centre whey they got to have a good look around at the plants and pick some to be planted into the gardens here. They finished off their trip with a stop at the coffee shop to enjoy a rather large piece of cake and coffee.
Rita said it felt like being back at home coming to the garden centre as this is something that she used to always do.
Moors Manor Bake Off
Staff and residents all got involved to join in The Moors Manor Bake Off! The Bake off results the "Showstopper" cake was won by Jo, our kitchen assistant and "Best tasting" was won by Moray, our chef. Thank you to the wonderful Women's Institute in St Leonard's for being our amazing panellist.
Baking club - Making shortbread biscuits
This week's baking club we decided to make shortbread biscuits and resident Jenny was leading the team on this occasion. Everyone got involved and the finished products looked good and tasted great as well.
Trip to the pub for lunch
We always like to ask residents where they would like to go on the minibus and Veena and Rita asked if they could go to the local pub for lunch and this is exactly what we did. The weather was beautiful too so they sat in the garden and had a wonderful time.
Scrabble with Steve
Who doesn't love a game of scrabble especially when you get to play it on a giant board. We always enjoy our visit from Steve with his giant scrabble board, we get into teams and see what words we come up with. A fun morning had by all and everyone had- their thinking caps on as well.
August Open Day
On Saturday we had our open day and thought we would have some wonderful entertainment and amazing food for everyone to enjoy. We started with singer Mike Sidaway in the morning and he had everyone singing along to the many songs he performed.
We then served a wonderful afternoon tea which the catering team put together and the cakes were to die for.
We then finished the day with The Band of The Royal British Legion Christchurch and you may notice that one of our members of staff Laura who is Home Services Advisor in the home also plays in the band and plays the saxophone. They finished their set with the song we all know Sweet Caroline which had residents and visitors singing and dancing along.
All residents, family members and visitors had a wonderful time and we look forward to welcoming you along to our next event.
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.
