Activities at Trinity Manor Care Home
Activities are an integral part of life at our care home. We want to ensure that the people we support have as much fun as possible during their time with us, so it’s important that our activities programme is created with the interests of residents in mind. Our skilled Activities Coordinators bring a certain uniqueness to the home that can’t be found anywhere else, and which is reflected in the activities they organise.
Bibesh Shrestha
Hi, My name is Bibesh Shrestha, Activity Coordinator
Having more than 10 years of professional experience in multiple sectors at different places have given me the confidence to get involved in any challenging environment where my skills and experience will be instrumental in achieving personal and social goals.
Being a motivator and influencer to the people around me has always been my passion, and also part of my profession. As an Activity Coordinator, my ultimate goal is to transfer my energy and spread my happiness.
Being active and full of energy with humbleness is what defines me and transferring that energy to the people around me has been my prime interest.
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 Trinity Manor Care Home
Brilliant BBQ
What a gorgeous day in the Trinity Manor garden recently, as staff and residents socialised over the most delicious BBQ feast courtesy of David our chef, who did a fantastic job on the BBQ... not a burnt sausage in sight!
Sitting out in the glorious sunshine was just the tonic, as everyone smiled and chatted as they tucked into the most delicious food. It was so nice to see everyone enjoying the atmosphere, talking and laughing together and all over a scrumptious meal!
Century Celebrations
Staff and residents were delighted to be chosen as the recipients of a tree to be planted in their grounds, to mark the Soroptimist International’s centenary year.
Soroptimist International, is a global volunteer movement completely run by women, which was founded in Oakland, California back in 1921 in order to help improve the lives of girls and women from all walks of life; through educating, empowering and enabling in whatever way possible, with their work reaching far across the globe. They now have over 72,000 members worldwide.
Members of Yeovil, Sherborne & District S.I. Club, along with the Mayor of Sherborne, Anne Hall, gathered together in the Trinity Manor gardens to dedicate the specially chosen tree, which was planted in a special spot for the residents and staff to enjoy watching it grow.
A beautiful plaque was unveiled by the club president, Johanna Maidment to formally dedicate the new tree
Top Floor Grand Opening
Heading toward brighter times in the wake of the recent pandemic, residents and staff at Trinity Manor care home are well and truly seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, this week celebrating with specially invited guests as their top floor was officially opened by the Mayor of Sherborne, Anne Hall.
Dignitaries and friends of Trinity Manor gathered in the garden in line with social distancing guidelines, and were served canapés & nibbles, all made by their in-house chef, as well as sparkling, wine in a small celebration of all that the home has achieved so far.
Scissors in hand, up on the top floor the Mayor of Sherborne cut the ceremonial ribbon, formerly opening the two corridors – Longburton View & Castleton View, also unveiling a beautiful new plaque to commemorate the occasion.
The top floor of the home boasts some beautiful views across the south of Sherborne, taking in the beautiful hills and trees in the distance. It’s also home to Trinity Manor’s in-house cinema which the residents really enjoy.
On Saturday 3rd July, the home is also inviting the community to book a space for their ‘Meet the Manager’ event, to chat to the General Manager about life at Trinity Manor, as well as take a tour of the building and enjoy some of the stunning views from up on the top floor of the home.
Evacuees and Espionage
Ahead of Armed Forces Day, staff and residents at Trinity Manor were transported back in time for a World War II themed talk and tour of Blenheim Palace, hosted by Antonia Keaney, the Palace’s social historian and author.
The Oxfordshire UNESCO World Heritage Site has been offering virtual tours throughout lockdown in order that people can continue to enjoy all the rich history and splendour that Blenheim Palace has to offer.
Entitled ‘Evacuees and Espionage,’ Antonia’s wartime themed talk focused on how the Marlborough family, estate staff and the Palace itself played a full and energetic part in the war effort. The talk and tour told the story of how the Palace prepared for the worst, survived the onslaught of 400 boys being evacuated to Blenheim and kept the secrets of MI5.
National Carers Week
Residents and staff celebrated National Carers’ Week, which takes place from June 7-13. Residents wanted to thank all the wonderful staff at the home, whose hard work and dedication make a real difference to the lives of those living in their care.
Carers Week is an annual event to raise awareness of caring, highlighting the challenges carers face, and recognising the contribution they make to our residents, families and communities throughout the UK. The theme for Carers Week this year is ‘Making caring visible and valued’ - to shine a light on all those who work tirelessly behind the scenes to care for vulnerable people in our communities.
As part of the celebrations, the Mayoress of Sherborne, Anne Hall, was able to stop in for afternoon tea earlier on in the week, where she was kind enough to formerly thank a few of the staff for all of their efforts, especially after the difficult year that they have had with lockdown. Staff felt very honoured for her to take the time to visit and receive special gifts which she handed out to show appreciation for all their efforts.
Later in the week staff were also treated to an outdoor garden party, with drinks, delicious food, garden games and this also included a mini golf tournament which proved to be a great success. Chef Lucy, had put together a wonderful spread of party food for everyone to enjoy, which included some delicious homemade pizzas. Everyone joined in the fun, but also adhering to the 30 guest rule. There was also music and lots of dancing which great to see after the tough restrictions of the last 15 months.
National Beer Day
Staff and residents at Trinity Manor out in force as they celebrated National Beer Day in style!
National Beer Day is held annually on 15th June and celebrates everything about this stereotypical British favourite and for the residents of Trinity Manor it was an opportunity to learn a little about this centuries old drink, with researchers saying that it was possibly being brewed as early as 8000 BC!
Trinity Manor were thrilled to receive some amazing samples of locally brewed beer courtesy of Hall & Woodhouse, and even erected a beer tent with lots of nibbles for the residents to enjoy and which also showcased Badger Beer’s Dorset Dozen, including local favourites: The Golden Champion, The Fursty Ferret, The Hopping Hare and The Legendary Tanglefoot. The residents really enjoyed sampling them, especially on such a gloriously sunny day.
Acting as waiter for the afternoon, Deputy Manager, Paul was certainly game for a laugh, donning his finest lederhosen (not typically British attire!), which definitely made everyone laugh!
The icing on the cake was a visit from John Hill, whose accordion playing attracted many of from the home to join in with the fun.
