Activities at Caldy Manor Care Home

"Zoolab" the ethical hands-on animal encounter specialists brought Percy the Python to Caldy Manor.  Percy was a big hit with many residents who were interested in his feeding habits and the care required for such a creature. Resident Ambassador, Norman Carr bravely held the Python.and commented "I would never have imagined I would be so close to a Python, let alone hold one"  It is safe to say Caldy will be welcoming Percy and the other animals back later in the year.

Residents were delighted to receive a special gift from St Bridget’s Church jointly with Caldy Church: Church of the Resurrection & All Saints, in the shaped of beautifully knitted blankets from the churches knit and natter group.  Members of the Churches have worked hard, together to create the colourful blanket to keep them warm during the winter months.

Representative, Peggy Dodd visited Caldy Manor to present Residents with their blankets. Resident, Edith Bywater said, ” I am looking forward to using my blanket. The colours are just what I would have chosen.”  The church group are very much involved in the day to day activities at Caldy manor. Staff and residents appreciate all their hard work.

Staff and Residents at Caldy Manor recently took part in a fun-filled day of activities to raise funds for Children in Need.  The home held a ‘Duck sweepstake’ for staff and an competitive game of bingo for Residents. With staff wearing their PJs for the day with a small donation, an impressive £40.00 raised for the charity. Resident, Edith Bywater was the winner and received a trophy and teddy bear.

Charlotte Aspinall, General Manager, said: “Taking part in children in need has been a huge amount of fun and everyone at the home has been behind us all the way. It’s for such an important cause. I’m very glad to be able to do my bit to raise further awareness and money for the charity.”

Caldy Manor Care Home recently hosted a lasting power of attorney talk as they welcomed, Hillyer McKeown Law firm.  The talk supported residents, relatives and members of the local community to this informative evening talk on Lasting Power of Attorney.  

Residents, relatives and their guests had the chance to meet a local solicitor Matthew O’Brien from Hillyer McKeown law firm, to gain a further understanding of the various aspects regarding Lasting Power of Attorney, Wills and Inheritance Tax. They were also welcomed to ask questions and offered one to one advice.

Charlotte Aspinall, General Manager said: “We welcomed the team at Hillyer McKeown to Caldy Manor for their dedication and excellent guidance to families through often complicated and emotional process.”

Staff, residents and visitors at Caldy Manor Care Home held a charity coffee morning on Friday 11th October to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. Caldy Manor’s coffee morning was a big success – they managed to rise £61.00 and, most importantly, everyone had a lot of fun doing it!

Charlotte Aspinall, General Manager said: “Holding our own Macmillan coffee morning has been a huge amount of fun and everyone at the home is always keen to support this fantastic charity in any way we can. We are very glad to be able to do our bit to raise further awareness and money for the charity.”

Caldy Manor care home, in the Wirral have recently hosted an intergenerational playgroup for residents and members of the local community. The event, which took place on Wednesday 18th September welcomed the group of nursery children from Small Steps to enjoy music, games and activities with residents at the home.  

The catering team at the care home provided a selection of healthy snacks on the day, including hand cut fruits and vegetables.

General Manager, Charlotte Aspinall of Caldy Manor, said: “We invited the group to the home as a way to support the carers who visit our home who have young children, and the residents at our home had a lot of fun on the day, and love our young visitors. If anyone ever wants to stop in for a lovely afternoon with your young ones, or just for a cuppa and a break, we’d love to have you join us.”