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.
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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
Christmas Creativity
On the 6th day of the Mount House countdown to Christmas calendar our residents had fun creating Christmas baubles and icing gingerbread biscuits with Emma.
We have a full calendar of Christmas events open to the local community, please give the home a call if you would like to join us at anytime over the festive period.
Elf Day Celebrations
On National Elf Day staff at Mount House swapped their uniforms for costumes to help raise funds for those people living with dementia. Launched by the Alzheimer’s Society and delivered direct from the North Pole, Elf Day was created to sprinkle some festive cheer on fundraising towards finding a cure for dementia. From stripy socks to head-to-toe elf outfits we all had lots of fun elfin' around for such a good cause.
Home Manager Coral brought her doggies; Daisy and Dotty into meet the residents, they were very well behaved and looked super cute in their Christmas outfits. Big Congratulations to Tracey for winning Best Dressed Elf and special thanks from all at Mount House to ur wonderful Relative Ambassador; Jane Timms for volunteering to spend the day decorating our Christmas trees! She was such a good little elf!
Treat Me Tuesday's
Today's 'Treat Me' Tuesday was the offer of a hand massage from Rachel. With fragrant warm water and choice of softening creams Rachel provided a sensual and relaxing hand massage to all those who wanted a little pampering.
Resident Sheila went first and spread the word to everyone that Rachel was very good and they too should give it a try. Marjorie and Joyce found their hands were super soft afterwards and Margaret loved it so much she almost fell asleep... before asking if she could have her feet done next!
Our Little Explorer Friends
Some children from Little Explorers; Willow room had a lovely time with the residents at The Mount House. Together they enjoyed making ‘Poppy’s’ for Remembrance Day! And enjoying going on an adventure to sing to out friends in their bedrooms.
Bringing on the glitz at Mount House!
Staff, residents and family members at Mount House & Severn View Care home in Shrewsbury had the pleasure of the Mayor of Shrewsbury Becky Wall in attendance at their ‘Blitz and Glitz’ Gala Dinner on 6th November, 2023.
Following conversations with the homes’ residents about what they would like to do they requested an early evening event, one that they could invite their loved ones to and get 'glammed up' just like they did after the war.
Our Head Chef Charlotte Mulloy created a special 3 course menu and worked with the whole home team to plan an event to take place around bonfire night, with fireworks to represent the end of war celebrations and music of the era in the lead up to Remembrance Day.
Charlotte placed a Facebook call out on the ‘Random acts of kindness - Shrewsbury’ site and it become a true community spirited event with students from Shrewsbury College Group; Hair & Beauty Training Academy providing the residents hair and make-up with Blue Navy Photography on hand to capture each guest in their finery.
Mount House were overwhelmed by the generosity of others in supporting the home to make this event one to remember. The wine and local cheeses were provided by Morrison’s, Jenny’s Catering provided all the crockery alongside Shrewsbury Castle who donated the use of their Champagne flutes.
The VIP red carpet, tables, chairs and decorative covers came courtesy of the Darwin Community Centre and the events fireworks finale were donated by Danny Jones Drives and Landscaping.
Madam Mayor enjoyed the fine dining experience on the top table alongside Resident Ambassador; May McEntee and several of her fellow residents. Guests were served each course by a team of volunteers from present, and past staff members whilst being entertained by vintage 1940’s signer ‘Bertie Blighty’.
General Manager at Mount House, Coral Edwards said: “It was lovely to have Madam Mayor Becky Wall here as our chef and team showcased their talents. The residents were delighted to meet, and spend time talking to the Mayor and sharing their memories of Shrewsbury. We all had a wonderful time and can’t thank the community enough for all their help and donations, all of which added to the Glitz of our prestigious remembrance event.”
Resident Leslie Barker said; “being sat next to Madam Mayor in all her chains was a delight, she’s been very chatty and even sang with me, next time I hope to get her up and dancing a waltz!”
British Pudding Day
Today is British Pudding Day, so we thought it was the perfect opportunity for our residents to make the good old classic 'bread and butter pudding'. They had such fun with the crusts and remembering making and eating this delicious pud. After baking they also had a lovely time eating the fruits of our labours.
