Activities at Mount House and Severn View
Our Activities team is a dedicated group whom strive to ensure that the residents of Mount House have a broad range of meaningful activities daily which reflect the needs, wants and interests of all our residents. From our larger events including Garden Parties in our spectacular grounds to birthday celebrations with live musical entertainment we always have a broad range of events to suit all of our wonderful residents. We also go on a number of outings throughout the year in and around Shropshire, many of which are linked to community organisations whom cater specifically for interests of the people we support.
Something we have always been passionate about here at The Mount is Music therapy and we offer a diverse musical programme of live music and entertainers throughout the year to suit all tastes. Food theme days and tasting afternoons, as well as regular Cookery classes and chair yoga are on offer as well as beauty therapy and massage.
We aim to consistently provide a high quality activities programme for all of our residents and ensure that regardless of limitations and circumstances each individual has the best possible experience within our home, through both a physical and mentally stimulating person-centred approach.
Joyce Morgan
Hello I am Joyce the Activities Coordinator. I am new to the care sector having worked as a florist with my own business and I am loving this change of direction. I am committed to ensuring the residents have a varied activities programme as well celebrating events. I am following the Barchester Life Enrichment Programme of working with mind, body and soul. I do also love to dance with the residents when we have an entertainer in!
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 Mount House and Severn View
Festive Baking
Some of our residents spent the afternoon decorating our beautiful home-made Christmas cake, which will be enjoyed on Christmas Eve! The cake was covered in fondant icing and our residents added the finishing touches.
Baking Afternoon
Residents have focused on baking during the afternoons recently. From baking a fruit sponge to chocolate cornflake cakes, they have thoroughly enjoyed preparing these delicious treats.
The Salon Experience
Our salon is open to all of our wonderful residents, whether it be for a shampoo and set, a Gentleman’s shave or an afternoon of pampering, including a manicure and a hand massage.
Maxine Milward, Carer, spent all day looking after our ladies and gents by ensuring that they felt pampered and rested and brought some lovely sensory items for our salon. Thank you Maxine.
Halloween Preparations
On 27th October 2020, Activities Coordinator, Jodie, organised a pumpkin carving competition for our residents at Mount House and Severn View.
Our ladies thoroughly enjoyed this activity and the pumpkins are displayed around our spook-tacular lounge.
Carnival Celebrations
On 28th August, the residents and staff at the Mount House and Severn View celebrated the 2020 Notting Hill Carnival by having a party in the home. The home was fully decorated and staff and residents wore bright coloured clothing. Our Head Chef, Steffi, also served a Jamaican-themed lunch, including Jerk Chicken and Jamaican Spiced Rum flavoured desserts!
Summer Reminiscence
Residents at Mount House & Severn View spent the afternoon reminiscing about summer holidays. Each were asked what their favourite holiday was, their favourite memories and what reminded them of a summer holiday. Some of the favourites were ice cream, fish & chips, arcades and the famous sticks of rock! The residents had a lovely afternoon reminiscing and having a giggle about the memories they’ve made!
