Activities at Moreton Hill Care Home
Our home is always full of life, and we can thank our wonderful Activities Coordinators for this. Dedication to creating a unique and interesting activities programme is what sets us apart from other homes. We always take into consideration that some people would prefer to pursue their own interests, which is why our team strive to incorporative activities that cater to a wide range of tastes and hobbies. Our trips out are always fun and exciting as well, and residents are guaranteed to return with stories to tell their loved ones!
Jackie Chillingworth
Hello. I am Jackie, the Lead Activity Co-Ordinator at Moreton Hill. I have worked for Barchester for over 10 years. Now, together with my team and the staff at our beautiful home, our aim is to help all residents live life to the best they can by bringing meaningful and enriching activities into their lives.
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
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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 Moreton Hill Care Home
Wild Science Visit
What a different afternoon today thanks to Barbara from Wild Science who bought in a selection of animals and gave us all an informative talk. All rescued previously we were introduced to Wednesday the rabbit, Mortisha the millipede, Morg the bearded dragon and a banana snake!
The residents had lots of questions for Barbara. Neil really liked the snake, while Roger and Moira were fascinated by the bearded dragon. All the residents wanted to handle the unusual animals and we are sure you will love all the photos. Thank you to Wild Science and the activities team for another great idea.
Hawaiian Party
What a wonderful Hawaiian day at Moreton Hill today, it was action packed and great fun. The activities team decorated the dining room and it really was tropical just as their shirts were! It was great to see the bright colours from clothing to decorations.
Stuart and the hospitality team put together a special summer menu, greatly enjoyed by all. A full house then had a good sing along with Stroud Ukulele band, opening with "Bring Me Sunshine", Thank you so much to this group local group of volunteers for adding sunshine to our residents.
Tea, cake and ice cream followed and Lorna couldn't scoop fast enough! With Jelly Tots and sauces everyone absolutely loved it and no wonder there was such a queue! It is always a pleasure when family and friends can attend our events.
Thank you to all the Moreton Hill team for today.
Melody Makers Al Fresco
Residents enjoyed Melody Makers in the courtyard, although sunny there is plenty of shade so we are able to take advantage of being outside. Everyone was in good voice as we sang some favourites.
Local Celebrity
What a great photo of resident Douglas when he attended the judging of Stonehouse in Bloom. Douglas was quite a celebrity on the day as he used to own a toyshop in the town and people of all ages came up to him and chatted remembering spending their pocket money.
The art work produced by the Moreton Hill residents is on display and we have been asked to paint some caterpillars to add to this so the paint brushes will be out again.
A Bit if a Do.....
Today Moreton Hill had a bit of a do. The hospitality team made a special buffet lunch and with Mike in to entertain residents on his accordian it was a really lovey afternoon with everyone together.
Introducing Moreton Hill's New Resident Ambassador
Moreton Hill are delighted to introduce Roger, our newest Resident Ambassador. Roger was born in Yorkshire moving with the family when he was 15 to Gloucestershire when his father, a Dentist took a new position. Roger attends most activities and is a true gent always assisting others to get the most out of their day. He is always on hand to help set up activities and to carry things from one area of the home to the other and very much enjoys taking part. He loves the cats Vinny & Gerry, always having treats for them and feeding them, they are often comfortably asleep in his room. If the cats are about you usually can’t get Rogers’s attention! He has now added to his animal collection by adopting the dove and feeding him as well. Roger is very much part of the family here at Moreton Hill and is well liked by all. What a lovely photo of Lorna presenting Roger with his Resident Ambassador badge.
