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
Minibus outing to the New Forest
We are so lucky to live minutes away from the beautiful New Forest so we thought let's make this minibus outing a visit to see the famous New Forest Ponies. Everyone was able to get up close to them in the bus as we drove through Burley, and admire how beautiful they are. We finished off our trip with a nice sausage roll as we then travelled back to the home.
Yoga with Rosemary
Residents are really enjoying their weekly yoga with Rosemary and are really noticing the benefits from it as they all have more flexibility and movement. You can see in the photos how flexible everyone is getting being able to touch their toes!! This class is also helping everyone to feel calm and concentrates on their breathing too.
Craft with Lexy
We always like to listen to what our residents like to do in the home and quite a few said they would like to create craft items. We were able to find a local company called Made By Me Craft Parties which is run by Lexy. Lexy then created a lovely afternoon for our residents to start thinking about a certain time of year coming up very soon (CHRISTMAS) and were making items that can be used to decorate the home.
There was lots of concentration and also smiles as when they then saw the finished design were all very proud with what they had made. We look forward to Lexy coming again next month and to see what she has in store for our residents to make.
Art club in the garden
Residents have been enjoying their art club and have been finding it very peaceful and relaxing to do. We have a wide variety of different activities that take place in the home but to do something very thoughtful and relaxing, attracts are ladies in the home to get involved with. It was also another glorious sunny day so we are making the most of our lovely garden while we can.
Love to Move class with Katie
We had Katie from Love to Move Dorset here for her fun and enjoyable seated exercise class. Residents all enjoyed getting their hand eye coordination going along to the music, and had lots of fun keeping themselves moving.
We do enjoy our classes with Katie who has been coming to the home for a long time and look forward to her next class very soon.
Games fun in the garden
When the sun is shining what better way to enjoy it than sitting in the garden with friends and play a game or two together. Residents made a special request to play the old fashioned game of noughts and crosses and what fun they had.
Upcoming events
Christmas Light Switch On.
You are invited to join us as we turn on our Christmas Lights here in the home.
The Chitter Chatter Club
Join us for our monthly Chitter Chatter Club here in the home.
Christmas Fete
Come and join us for our Christmas Fete here in the home where we will have a variety of lovely stalls for you to start your Christmas Shopping.
Carer's Cafe
Please join us for our monthly Carers café here in the home. Your chance to come and speak with others in a similar situation as you and enjoy a cup of tea/coffee and cake too.
Christmas Quiz at Moors Manor
Come and join us for our Christmas Quiz in the home where you can test your Festive knowledge.
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.
Countdown to Christmas
Counting down the days to Christmas with a fun filled month ahead and we extend a warm invitation for you to join us as we get into the festive spirit. Merry Christmas!
