Activities at Mortain Place 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.
Alex Leftley
I was working in the print trade when a friend of mine became very unwell and I had to find a nursing home for her. Due to the dedication of the staff, my friend had another 18 months and I was able to take her out after being house bound for many years.
I felt that I wanted to do a job that made a difference and became a carer. I went back to school and redone my GCSE,s and then went onto do my level 3 diploma and am always enhancing my skills and knowledge. I came to Mortain Place as a senior carer on Normandy Gardens and worked my way up to Community Lead. I have chosen to move to the activities team to help support the life enrichment programme and help improve the life experience’s of our residents.
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 Mortain Place Care Home
Simple Pleasures
Sometimes we take those simplistic moments for granted. Reading a book with the sun on your face, your favourite tipple in hand and sitting in your happy place. A perfect afternoon.
Riding into 93 years young
When Helen made a wish to ride a horse again for her 93rd birthday just as she did as a child. Staff at Mortain Place set about making it happen. Contacting friends at Polegate Equestrian Centre they made her dream a reality. Helen was surrounded by friends as she got back in the saddle and took Jester for a little trot in the countryside. What a fantastic experience.
Lunch dates in the Local
What a lovely way to start a weekend. Surrounded by friends at one of Eastbourne's finest lunch spots. With lots of lovely places on our doorstep to eat and drink, our mini bus is always out and about visiting them. Everyone is having a vote on where to go next.
Moonlight dreams naughty elves
This week, we had another visit from Moonlight Dreams (East Sussex School of Circus Arts)
They brought their naughty little elves to cause some mischeif around the home and put lots of smiles on lots of faces. They also came to judge our Christmas tree competition, and decided Pevensey View were the winners!
Thank you to all involved!
Financial Planning for later life
We were recently joined by the fabulous Rachael Panteney from Willow Tree Financial Services.
She presented a very informative talk about many different subjects, and I am pleased to say we had a very interactive audience! They asked many questions and it went so well we are looking to pop this event on our schedule every 3 months
Thanks again Rachael!
