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.
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 Mortain Place Care Home
Good old puzzle making
Jigsaw puzzles have many benefits, including improving memory and thought processes. They are also therapeutic, bring a sense of comfort and enjoyment and can be used as a tool for connecting with others.
Virtual Dog Competition
This weeks updates of some of our Pouches that have already entered the competition.
All local Dog Lovers, enter your dog into our Virtual Dog Competition by emailing gailynne.peters@barchester.com the name and a photo of your Pooch. The winners will be announced on the 12th of April where all pooches will be invited to join Mortain Place at 2pm on the day. This will be to showcase their category and join in the prize giving.
Delicious refreshments will be available and a prize for each category.
Closing date - 6th April 2023
For more information on the competition or life at Mortain Place contact Gailynne on 01323 465 150
Rosie Retro Rhythm's was in the House today
Rosie's Retro Rhythm's took our residents on a wonderful musical trip down memory lane. Some of the most favorite songs are those from many decades ago, proving that the longer you know a melody, the more significant it can become.
That's why Rosie's Retro Rhymes brought 5 retro acts from 5 different decades for to choose from for the special day they had today.
Virtual Dog Show
All local Dog Lovers, enter your dog into our Virtual Dog Competition by emailing gailynne.peters@barchester.com the name and a photo of your Pooch. The winners will be announced on the 12th of April where all pooches will be invited to join Mortain Place at 2pm on the day. This will be to showcase their category and join in the prize giving.
Delicious refreshments will be available and a prize for each category.
Closing date - 6th April 2023
For more information on the competition or life at Mortain Place contact Gailynne on 01323 465 150
Preparing for Easter
Our Lifestyle team involve our memory lane community in activities daily, today everyone has been preparing their special art work for Easter.
The home has a dedicated area we call our Memory Lane Community, which provides high-quality care for people with dementia. Within our community, memory boxes with small reminders and items such as photographs are used to help each person reminisce. Features such as adapted crockery and tableware, sensory gardens with low risk walkways.
Carpet Bowls at Mortain Place
It turns out that our Mortain Place residents are all extremely competitive, having quite a few different winners in every round. Bowling is really good exercise and offers many health benefits. Also always to have a good laugh and to see friends bantering amongst themselves.
Exercise in any form is so important as it prevents or delays many of the health problems that seem to come with age. It also helps muscles grow stronger so one can keep doing day-to-day activities without becoming dependent on others.
