Activities at Queens Manor Care Home

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.

Enriching life
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Shannon Cullen

Senior Head of Lifestyle

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.

Life-encriching activities booklet

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 Queens Manor Care Home

Cocktail Party

Cocktail Party

At Queens Manor we love nothing more than a party, so last week we decided to throw a cocktail one. Music and drinks all around. We tried out some classic cocktails…then we got creative and started making our own signature drinks.

Everyone really enjoyed the afternoon and we will make sure that we have more cocktail parties in the future. 

Festival Theatre

Festival Theatre

Last week we went to a festival theatre. All residents loved going along for an afternoon of dances and entertainment. We often get invited to the festival theatre and it's always a fantastic day out. Residents also enjoyed afternoon tea and cakes. 

Professional Breakfast

Professional Breakfast

On the last Tuesday of each month Queens Manor holds a professional breakfast. Staff and residents invite the local community into the home to network professionally and to enjoy a breakfast at Queens Manor. There is wide selection of pastries, cereal, fruits and cooked breakfast provided. Come along to the next breakfast on 30th of July.

Summer Fair , Summer Fair , Summer Fair , Summer Fair

Summer Fair

Queens Manor held a first Summer Fair. The weather was fabulous. Delicious BBQ food and fantastic entertainment. Staff and residents had a bottle tombola, which proved to be a big hit.

The sponsored Beat the Goalie event went down great with lots of young budding footballers trying to win the 4 tickets to the Betfred hearts cup game. The hole day was a brilliant success, raised £950 for the residents' fund.

Queens Manor regularly hosts events and fundraisers, all the money made from these goes to the Queens Manors residents' fund. All residents then have a meeting to decide how they would like to spend this money, so far we are looking at a piano for the home and we will have a lot more to add to our list.

International Yoga Day

International Yoga Day

Queens Manor celebrated International Yoga Day with a visit from a fantastic yoga instructor. We learned breathing techniques and some gentle poses, and we also had the children from the local nursery come in to join us.

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Zumba Gold

Our Lifestyle Enrichment Coordinator, Suzie, is a qualified Zumba Gold instructor, and residents love coming along to her latin-inspired classes. Some residents have now passed their level 1 Zumba course.

Upcoming events

Coffee Morning

Come along and make new friends over a refreshing coffee and slice of homemade cake - every Friday from 11.00 am

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!

Knit and natter

Join us for a natter whilst you knit - every Thursday from 3.00 pm.

Emergency Services - Take a break on us!

Come and take a break on us! There may be a cake or two.....