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
Residents art class
Residents enjoy our regular art classes in the home and on this occasion they all had their pebbles to create designs which we will then put into the gardens here in the home. Residents were able to get creative with lots of different coloured paints and all designed very different pebbles. We look forward to seeing them in the garden when they are all dry.
Minibus outing to Christchurch Quay
We had another outing in the minibus and this time we headed to Christchurch Quay. It may have been a bit windy but that didn't stop us having a little walk and looking at the many swans and ducks swimming in the river. We then went into the Old Mill Tea Rooms to warm up and enjoy a lovely cup of tea/coffee.
Knit and Knatter
We started our new group in the home and this one was more for the ladies here, knit and knatter! Knit and knatter has brought back memories for all the residents of their mums, dads and grandparents that used to knit whole outfits for them and clothes for dollies.
We had a lovely afternoon and staff also got involved with knitting and some learning how to knit as well from our residents.
Minibus outing to Wimborne Minster
Residents Marianne, Jenny and Rita had a lovely minibus outing to Wimborne Minster with Jo and Mia from our Activities team here in the home. Whilst walking around the church we had a local volunteer give us history on the building which everyone found very informative.
Afterwards we then went to a coffee shop for what we do best enjoy a cup of tea and cake.
Cake Sale.
Well what a fantastic afternoon we have had here in the home for our cake sale. We raised £192.50 which will go towards Barchester Healthcare Charitable Foundation. Staff, residents and family members all got involved to make the delicious cakes which were then enjoyed by everyone who came along for the afternoon. We raffled the larger cakes that were made and the winners were all very happy to be taking them home.
Thank you to everyone who came this afternoon and we hope you all enjoy your cakes you have taken home with you.
Barchester Bingo Bonanza
Eyes Down!! Residents took part in Barchester's Bingo Bonanza this week. All Barchester homes and hospitals got involved for an afternoon of fun playing Bingo and competing against each other. We got involved to win the first line and then full house to earn points which will be earned from each event to see who will be the ultimate champions at the end of the year.
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.
