Activities at Adlington 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.
Lynne Bowler
I joined the activities team at Adlington Manor in May 2017. Previously, I have worked as a tree surgeon and have had heavy involvement with the Guides and Brownies. I love participating in activities with residents, whether that's by driving the minibus on trips outside the home, or by engaging in themed days.
I am passionate about my role and especially the challenge of coming up with new ways to engage as many residents as possible in our activities here.
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 Adlington Manor Care Home
Birthday celebrations
Birthday celebrations, we love birthday celebrations here at Adlington Manor and recently celebrated resident, John’s. John was absolutely delighted with his birthday cake especially prepared by the homes hospitality team and the rousing rendition of ‘Happy birthday’ sung by the care team. The birthday boy had a lovely day. Happy birthday, John from everyone here at Adlington Manor.
Christmas festivities
December has been a fun filled month filled with Christmas festivities, we have spent time decorating our home with colourful themed ornaments, lights and baubles.
Our residents have had fun creating the home’s Christmas display and been involved in arts and crafts sessions to paint baubles and make the beautiful decorations for our Christmas tree.
We held a special lights switch-on ceremony, where we turned on the Christmas lights at the home.
Everyone had an amazing time and we are all looking forward to the holidays including cutting into our delicious homemade Christmas cake!
On behalf of residents and colleagues we would like to wish our families and friends a very Merry Christmas!
Virtual trip to the Donkey Sanctuary
Across our services, Residents enjoyed a fantastic virtual tour of the Donkey Sanctuary Manchester. Residents were thrilled to meet the lovely herd of donkeys, including Henry and his best friend Tiny Tim and to learn more about their every day care. They were introduced to the sanctuary’s work and the impact they make to the lives of donkeys in need worldwide. The virtual experience was truly enjoyed by all.
World's Biggest Coffee morning
In recognition of Macmillan’s Coffee Morning, we hosted our very own tea party for residents and colleagues. Our home was specially decorated for the occasion, our talented chef prepared a variety of cakes, cupcakes and delicious treats following Macmillan Cancer Support’s recipes and we all got involved in fun-filled games and activities.
Home steps back in time....
Colleagues at Adlington Manor stepped back in time as they hosted a medieval themed day to the delight of residents. Colleagues dressed up in period attire including doublets, tunics, corsets and striking headpieces. Everyone was transported to the Middle Ages with themed entertainment, including a medieval banquet.
Danielle Cheetham, Deputy Manager said “We had a fantastic day, everyone really got behind the theme and we saw some wonderful costumes. The residents loved seeing everyone in fancy dress, and there was a real sense of camaraderie across the home”. We are now looking forward to hosting our next themed day.
Royal Botanic Garden
Our homes enjoyed a wonderful virtual tour of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh with Community Engagement Manager, Charlotte Walker, and Botanic Cottage Operations Co-ordinator, Laura Gallagher.
The residents were thrilled to learn more about the history of the beautiful Garden, which is now a home to an impressive plant collection from around the world.
Charlotte and Laura also gave a demonstration of making fresh herbal tea and were happy to answer our questions. The virtual experience was truly enjoyed by all who joined.
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