Activities at Queens Manor Care Home
Our teams are trained to enrich the lives of residents through stimulating the mind, body and soul, and taking the time to learn about each person to ensure everyone receives support that adds enrichment to their life.
We understand that the people we support have passions and interests that could be difficult to pursue after moving into a care home – but that doesn’t mean we don’t encourage them to try! Some hobbies can define a person, so our Activities Coordinators are dedicated to ensuring that everyone we support is able to do what makes them happy to the best of their abilities. Social events are organised with individual tastes in mind and with the idea that residents have the opportunity to try new and exciting things.
Shannon Cullen
Hi, my name is Shannon and I am Head of Lifestyle and Enrichment here at Queens Manor. I have come to Queens Manor with 6 years of experience in the planning, activities and events sector.
I ensure that myself and the team get to know each resident's preferences so that we can deliver a person-centred programme of events and activities within the home - Including activities that positively impact physical, emotional and mental wellbeing. I strongly believe that creating great moments and memories for our residents and embracing their individuality with tailor made activities is the way forward.
In an era of developing technologies, we are using new ways of reaching out to family and friends - though Zoom, Skype and Facebook Portal. We hope that our residents never feel alone or too far away from their loved ones this way. Each day I like to ensure that our residents enjoy themselves in a calm, stimulating and fun environment, whilst creating bonds with each other and staff.
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 Queens Manor Care Home
Trip to M&S for coffee
Residents and staff enjoyed a wee outing to M&S today for cuppa, cake..and blether. Outings like these help promote a sense of wellbeing 💜 and community engagement.
At Queens Manor we have regular coffee mornings, tea parties and other social gatherings for residents and families - but it seems going out for a treat is always appreciated!
Gardening Club
We're fortunate at Queens Manor to have access to a large garden space, and residents meet regularly to discuss their wishes and plans for the coming season. Here are some of them after a recent Garden Club meeting. As soon as it warms up and stops blowin' a hoolie our green fingered go- getters will be out there preparing, planting, perusing and hopefully picking the fruits...and veg..of their labours! Ably assisted of course by our gardener Kevin!
Activities like this help to support wellbeing - by promoting inclusion and companionship, time spent outdoors, exercise - and a sense of being able to make meaningful decisions about the environment. Many of our residents would have previously maintained beautiful gardens at home. .
Classics at Queens Manor
Classic QM - and the Masters on vinyl, thanks to resident Jem's kind donation of a record player and the Library Lounge to relax into. Residents enjoyed listening to some of their classical favourites this week. Mary said she particularly enjoyed this and would like to do so again soon. And Roger is clearly relaxing and soaking up the experience! He did say so too.
Activities like these can promote choice, meaningful memories and a sense of wellbeing and relaxation. Residents would have loved to play their music via a record player or radiogram long before digital technology came along. And no doubt had a cherished collection of vinyl including mono, 78's and singles! Do you still have your collection? Vinyl's been making a bit of a comeback..
Saturday news and brew....
Saturday News and Brews and a game of dominoes if you fancy! The different colours help with the matching process. Some of us are quite competitive ....dominoes can be a tricky business!
Sessions like these help support socialising, and a sense of inclusion, concentration and hand eye co-ordination. A daily newspaper would have been a key part of our residents' daily routine - ritual even - and is very visual and tactile: this also helps create opportunities to chat whilst keeping up with the latest news over a relaxing cuppa...
Sensory Sessions - taste testing!
Our lovely residents have had some interesting tasting sessions this week. First of all, there was a Fruity Fiesta as a group, then residents who were in their rooms were encouraged to try some fruity smoothies. There were some fun interactions and responses, as you may see.
Yesterday it was Chocolate Treats - which one would you prefer?!
Wedding joy at Queens Manor
Many Congratulations to Team Leader Janice who was married last Friday! Love and best wishes from everyone at Queens Manor to you both and your wee family!
We love happy occasions and our weddings are very memorable - recalling these poignamt memories provides excellent opportunities for reminiscence.
Upcoming events
Spring Newsletter
Hello Spring! We are delighted to share our latest newsletter, Spring edition.
Volunteers - Could you make a difference?
Your time could make a difference! If you are interested in becoming a volunteer we'd love to hear from you!
Coffee Morning
Come along and make new friends over a refreshing coffee and slice of homemade cake - every Friday from 11.00 am
Emergency Services - Take a break on us!
Come and take a break on us! There may be a cake or two.....
Respite - Are you looking for a little care break?
If you are looking for a little care break for yourself or a loved one, pop in and see what we have to offer.
Dementia Cafe - every Thursday from 11.00 am
We know the importance of supporting our local community and we extend a warm invitation for you to join us at our weekly Dementia Cafe, every Thursday from 11.00 am.
