Activities at Mount Vale Care Home
Our specialist activities staff are committed to organising a mix of activities and events for residents and the local community to get involved in, including trips out to local places of interest in our minibus and visits from PAT dogs, entertainers and musicians. It is important to us that each individual who we support can get as much from these as possible, so we try our best to arrange activities that reflect their interests and capabilities as best as possible, and encourage them to participate in any way they can. We also encourage relatives to join with activities and events as often as they can.
Louise Chapman
Hi my name is Louise I have been working at Mount Vale since 2010. I am the activities co-ordinator, I am here to promote the wellbeing of our residents and ensure they have a variety of activities to get involved in. I love finding new creative ways to engage our residents and involve our local community.
I am a dementia champion for the home and enjoy continuing to learn and find more things I can do to help promote the wellbeing of our residents.
I love spending time with each individual getting to know them so I can add individual needs into our plans. I love building strong relationships with our residents and families.
I am a crafty person and can be found doing diamond arts and lots of other creative things when I am not at work. I love spending time with my family and going for walks with my dog Dottie and cuddling my cat Loki.
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 Vale Care Home
Thelma and Bambi
I really don’t need to say anything about this picture but this is what a happy and contented face looks like.
Thelma adores Bambi and has to have her visit every time she’s in the home.
Bambi sits on Thelma’s bed keeps her company and gives her a wash which makes Thelma giggle each time!
Bambi is a miniature Chihuahua and has been coming to work with our activities co-ordinator Becky for nearly 7 years now. Bambi often takes a stroll round the rooms, some rooms more than others as she knows who saves her treats and biscuits!
Celebrating 15 Years of Service
We would like to say a huge congratulations to our senior career Louise who today is celebrating 15 years’ service on memory lane, here at Mount Vale.
Louise is a great team member, going above and beyond for our residents.
Louise received flowers, a pin and £250.00 in vouchers presented by our general manager Helen Lewis.
Residents and Staff all appreciate her hard work and dedication.
Well done Louise.
Family Fun Day
We had our Family Fun Day here at Mount Vale, and what a fun day it was.
We had Hook a Duck, Chocolate and Wine Hoopla, a Coconut Shy and lots more fun games. Families and Friends got together and enjoyed an afternoon of Pimm’s and homemade sweet treats.
Smiles and lots of laughter was the order of the day and even a singalong with a ukulele!
Our Chef Dana did a fantastic job once again making some delicious shortbread with Mount Vale embossed on them which was the talk of the day.
London 'Herstory'
Residents across our services had a fantastic time joining Mandy Morrow for a virtual walking tour to learn about the ‘Herstory’ of Mayfair. The Mayfair of Nightingales may be long gone but it still holds a 20th century charm. Birthplace to the late Queen Elizabeth II, home to one of WWII's most decorated female war heroes and a tale of a wealthy Aristocrat and one of France's favourite designers.
We were delighted to take a walk down memory lane and discover stories from one of London's most iconic areas. The experience was truly enjoyed by all.
Elvis visits Mount Vale
Another wonderful afternoon with our favourite entertainer ‘Elvis’ aka Mike! Our residents spent the afternoon rocking and rolling and singing along to all the songs. Not only do our residents get a music show they get fit at the same time!
Great to see so many dancing and having fun.
Mike along with other musical entertainers come here and run alongside our in-house activities schedule.
Flower Arranging
Our lovely ladies on memory lane have been arranging beautiful flowers and herbs from the gardens and grounds here at mount vale. Lavender and mint and lots of fresh blooms made a lovely sensory afternoon and some pretty vases of flowers and obviously a glass of sherry to finish.
We are lucky to have beautiful Gardens and Grounds here and we enjoy walking around and having a look at what flowers and herbs we have grown to pick and arrange.
Upcoming events
Professionals Lunch
Join us for a light lunch and network with other local professionals.
Countdown to Christmas
Counting down the days to Christmas with a fun filled month ahead and we extend a warm invitation for you to join us - all welcome.
Merry Christmas!
Could you be a Volunteer?
Do you have any spare time and could make a difference? If you are interested in Volunteering we'd love to hear from you.
Community Cafe
We extend a warm invitation for you to join us at our popular community cafe -
Emergency Services - Take a break on us!
Calling all emergency personnel - come and take a break with us! There may be a cake or two available .....
