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
Gardening club
This week's gardening club had residents all having a wonderful time in the garden. They were weeding and planting new plants in the planters and also picking all the runner beans we have been growing which chef Boris was on hand to collect them and then use in our kitchen.
Gardening brings all the residents together as everyone used to enjoy doing this when they lived at home so for them all to be part of a community here together and maintain our garden is so lovely to see.
Pet Therapy in the home.
This week we had a very special visitor into the home, we had the lovely Sky the dog and his owner Pauline come to visit everyone in the home. Pet therapy in care homes is fantastic as many residents had their own pets and being able to spend time with dogs visiting here in the home brings so much joy. As you can see in the photos there were lots of smiles and enjoyment spending time with Sky.
We look forward to Pauline and Sky's next visit in the home.
Andy performs with his accordion
We had the wonderful Andy and his accordion come to the home this week to entertain our residents and as you can see he is very popular with a lot of our residents wanting to come and watch. Andy played a selection of songs which had everyone singing and on a couple of occasions dancing as well.
Music brings so much joy and laughter and we really do love Andy's performances in the home.
Love to Move class with Katie
We had Katie from Love to Move Dorset in for her seated exercise class which had the residents all joining in and having lots of fun as well. Residents enjoy these classes as it is a great way for them to be active and most importantly to have fun together.
We look forward to Katie coming back again soon.
Board games in the garden with our Volunteers
We had our lovely volunteers from Ashley Heath WI - The Ashley Belles come in to the home and as it was such a lovely sunny day we decided to bring the activities to our garden. Everyone all enjoyed playing board games from draughts, noughts and crosses, scrabble and connect four. Some of our residents were more competitive than others but it was great to see everyone having fun and socialising together.
French Boules in the garden
Residents enjoyed a game of French Boules and from the photos you can see they all took it very seriously and were rather competitive to see who could be as close to the jack at the end of the game. Boules is a great game to improve your hand eye coordination too.
Residents enjoy their group games here in the home as it brings everyone together.
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!
