Activities at Moors Manor Care Home
Our teams are trained to enrich the lives of residents through stimulating the mind, body and soul, and taking the time to learn about each person to ensure everyone receives support that adds enrichment to their life.
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.
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
Nursing Community Now Open
Yesterday was a very big day for the home as we opened our new Nursing Community here at Moors Manor.
The Mayor of Ferndown Councillor Terry Cordery was on hand to do the official red ribbon cutting and say a few words to open this community. We were joined by residents and Laura and Jacquie from HK Law who all wanted to be here to mark the occasion and raise a glass.
We also welcomed our very first resident to our Nursing Community and made sure we had a photo with the wonderful hospital transport team who do a fantastic job and were also very happy to take a treat with them.
Here is to exciting times here in the home being able to offer residential, dementia and nursing care to all of our residents.
Minibus outing to the New Forest
Residents enjoyed this week’s mini bus outing to the New Forest, this week’s adventures took us through Burley to Brockenhurst where there were plenty of beautiful New Forest ponies, cattle and deer to spot along the way. Once in Brockenhurst our residents enjoyed a visit to Setley Ridge Garden Centre and The Daisy Tea Garden where they enjoyed a hot chocolate and slice of cake and a walk through the garden center before heading home.
Betty's 90th Birthday Celebrations
Celebrations have been in full swing at Moor Manor, as Betty reaches her 90th Birthday in style.
Betty was joined by staff, relatives, friends and other residents as she received a special celebration for her birthday. A drinks reception was held at the home with entertainment from new performer Charlotte who sang a beautiful selection of songs. Guests also enjoyed a cream tea and special birthday cake made by the home’s dining team Chef John and Kitchen Assistant Sarah.
Happy 90th Birthday Betty from everyone here at Moors Manor.
Minibus outing to Moors Valley Country Park
The weather may have been a bit cold and cloudy this week but that didn't stop us going out in the minibus and heading over to Moors Valley Country Park and Forest to have a walk around the lake where we were able to play with some of the items that were dotted around and then took at a look at the train station too.
Afterwards everyone was needing a hot chocolate and treat so we then on the way back to the home headed into Avon Heath Country Park to the café and also had a look around the visitor centre.
Jean's Birthday celebrations
We had the pleasure of wishing one of our lovely residents Jean a very Happy Birthday!! As we always do here in the home we like to make lots of fuss so we had an afternoon social with entertainment from Andy the Accordion player and all enjoyed a delicious homemade birthday cake.
Happy Birthday Jean from everyone here at Moors Manor.
Elvis is in the building
Elvis is in the building!!! Recently we had the fabulous Elvis aka Steve Linn come in to perform to our residents in the home and what a fantastic performance he does for everyone. Steve will often get our residents singing and dancing and having a great time.
Here are just a few photos from the afternoon and we look forward to seeing who Steve comes as next time he is here.
Upcoming events
Falls Prevention Workshop
Please join us for our Falls Prevention Workshop where we will be joined by Fast Falls Response team who will be on hand to give advice on this subject.
Parkinson's Awareness Day
Join us for our Parkinson's Awareness Day where we will be joined by Parkinson's UK who will giving a talk and afterwards we will be holding a cake sale and raffle to raise money.
Carer's Cafe
You are invited to join us for our monthly Carer's Cafe with Pramalife. Come in and enjoy a cup of tea/coffee and cake and talk with others going through a similar situation.
Don't Dine Alone
Every weekday we are inviting you to come and enjoy a meal with other residents here in the home. Call the home to book your place.
Gin Tasting evening
You are invited to come along to our Gin Tasting evening where we will have a selection of gins, delicious snacks and entertainment for you to enjoy.
