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
Dog Prize Giving
Due to high demand, we have decided to extend the dates of our dog competition prize giving event to Friday 21st of April, entries close on the 19th of April. Send your doggie pictures to gailynne.peters@barchester.com. Remember the residents will be voting for the best looking dog.
For more information contact Gailynne on 01323 465 150
* Happy "100th" Birthday Joyce*
This incredible milestone was held at Mortain Place, where her family and friends all joined her to celebrate this amazing day where they enjoyed a fulfilled 100th party.
Joyce shouldn't only be congratulated for reaching 100, an amazing milestone in itself. Joyce should be praised for the love, caring and wisdom she has given so generously every day for 100 years. Happy 100th birthday, hoping you had a fantastic party.
Location,Location,Location
Every Thursday our General Manager invites the community to come through to Mortain Place Care Home to join us for a cuppa and cake, followed by a lovely tour of our home and perhaps even join in with some of the daily activities with the residents.
Mortain Place is situated in the heart of Sovereign Bay, and is opposite Asda. It is on the Eastbourne bus route and close to all local restaurants and shops.
If you are interested in popping past call Gailynne on 01323 465 150 to book a time slot.
Eventful Tuesday
Happy Birthday to Mrs. K who received so many presents, birthday cake and flowers, this made her extremely happy and joyful. Other residents enjoyed a good stroll in the the sun. And then we also had a little doll therapy. Never a dull moment at Mortain Place.
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
Upcoming events
Family Fun Day
Lots of performances from a wide variety of groups including Knockhatch, Sussex school of Circus Arts, bands and more, raising money for Inspire Sussex.
