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
Its Grease lightning!
For our theatre club this month we went to the amazing Grease at the Eastbourne Congress Theatre.
Our residents had a lovely time singing and dancing along to this classic re make. We followed the story of Sandy and Danny, and were taken on a story with them and their friends, based at Rydell High!
Wonder what we will see next...
Wills & LPA surgery
Last week, we had the pleasure of welcoming Alex Smith into our home. Alex works at Gaby Hardwicke solicitors and hosted a Wills and LPA surgery at Mortain. This event was held for our residents families, as well as members of the public.
We would like to thank Alex for coming in, and would highly recommend her services.
Sponsored walk for St Wilfrid's Hospice
On Friday 9th of August, staff, residents and relatives participated in a sponsored walk along Eastbourne seafront.
They walked from Mortain Place to the Pier and back which equated to 5 miles!
This walk was in aid of St Wilfrid's Hospice star light stroll who the team were raising money for. Well done team Mortain!
Gladys celebrates 102nd Birthday!
Our lovely resident Gladys celebrated her 102nd Birthday in style. Rosie-Ann Page, a mezzo-soprano singer, along with staff, residents and Gladys' family sang her Happy Birthday in the bistro and she was presented with a delicious home made, candle lit birthday cake and a beautiful bunch of her favourite flowers.
St Wilfrid's Fundraiser
Our staff and residents will be taking part in a sponsored walk on Friday 9th of August to help raise money for St Wilfrid's Hospice Starlight Stroll.
In aid of this, we will be welcoming St Wilfrid's into the home on Wednesday 7th of August for a fundraising event from 10.30am - 3pm.
So why not pop down, have a cool refreshing drink and freshly baked sweet treat and find out more about this amazing charity.
The Starlight Stroll takes place on Saturday 14th September.
Menopause Awareness Event
We recently held a Menopause Awareness Event at Mortain Place.
We were joined by Katie Day from RDP International. Katie was extremely supportive and informative. She talked our guests through a powerpoint presentation and stayed to answer all their questions.
We will look to hold another event like this later in the year.
