Activities at Lawton 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.
Chloe Cameron
This is Chloe and she is our Activities Coordinator here at Lawton Manor. Her job is to physically and mentally stimulate our residents by offering a range of activities for them to enjoy. She wants to get everyone involved and make our home community and atmosphere as positive and welcoming as possible.
Making sure that our residents have things to do that they really enjoy doing is something that Chloe holds very close to her heart. It is so important to make sure that they are happy and enjoy all of the activities and events that we host for them. A lot of our residents also enjoy our special trips out on our Minibus as we create new, special memories together.
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 Lawton Manor Care Home
Furry Friends
Splash the horse visited with her 2 friends the guinea pigs. Residents really enjoyed grooming splash and cuddles with the guinea pigs
This was an amazing experience and we are hoping splash will be a regular visitor to the home
Happy 103rd Birthday Violet
Everyone wished an especially Happy Birthday to Violet on her 103rd Birthday!
Friends and relatives joined Violet with a champagne reception in the garden. Chef made Violet a special gluten free Chocolate Cake to meet her dietary requirements. A wonderful day was had by all.
All at Lawton Manor wish Violet a very Happy Birthday.
Cheers for Beers
We celebrated Britain’s national alcoholic drink and spread beery love throughout the home by joining in for the annual National "Cheers To Beer"
Beer has been the national drink of Britain for millennia (before it existed as the UK). Heather ale is most likely to have been the first beer consumed on these shores. It was brewed in Scotland from at least 2,000 BCE by a pugnacious warrior tribe known as the Picts. Over centuries waves of invaders – Angles, Saxons, Jutes and Vikings – brought the habit of drinking their favourite libation with them which served to reinforce native Britons’ already long held veneration for beer.
Residents enjoyed a beer tasting session, there were several beers to choose from including some traditional favourites and some new Brand beers.
By popular vote, the ladies elected for a German grapefruit pale ale and the gents were for traditional ales!
Sunflowers are shooting up
Residents planted sunflower seeds a few weeks ago and have now repotted to plant out as the stems are shooting up so quickly, We have really enjoyed watching the seeds grow into tall stems and can't wait for the flowers to appear for everyone to admire. Who will be the winner of the tallest Sunflower this year, watch for updates!
Exploring Hereford Cathedral
We are getting ready to join another amazing virtual event on 8th of June.
Hereford Cathedral’s team will treat our residents to a virtual talk about this beautiful historic building, as we explore the stunning gardens, the Mappa Mundi and Chained Library.
The event will be available to watch via YouTube live, please contact us for more information.
Residents enjoy virtual safari tour
Staff and residents at Barchester’s Lawton Manor were treated to an exciting live streaming tour of Knowsley Safari, hosted by Engagement Assistant, Verity Dann.
Knowsley Safari has been welcoming visitors for 50 years since it opened in July 1971. Situated in the Knowsley area of Merseyside, the safari park is home to 750 animals on a 550 acre site, it boasts the longest safari drive in the UK.
Verity’s workshop took a peek behind the scenes at Knowsley to find out what it is really like to work in such a demanding yet rewarding world. Residents discovered what a day in the life of a keeper entails from feeding time with the giraffes and meerkats through to training sessions and everything in between. Verity explained some of the conservation projects that Knowsley Safari is involved with and how this is positively affecting some of the world’s most endangered species.
Upcoming events
May
Spring is in full swing! Come along and see what we have going on during the fresh month of May...
National Beer Day for Father's Day!
To elevate our Father's Day celebrations this year, we're honouring National Beer Day too! Come along and join us.
Summer Fair
Come and join the fun as we get together for our Summer Fair, with stalls, entertainment and lots of refreshments. We'd love to see you there!
Looking for a place to host a meeting?
Looking for a place to host a meeting? We have space and extend an invitation for you to get in touch and see what we have to offer.
Take a break on us!
Come and take a break on us! There may even be a cake or two too.
Don't Dine Alone
We know meal times can be lonely for some older people, so we extend a warm invitation for you to enjoy some company and a nutritious meal. To book your place, call 01270 844200.
Become a Volunteer
Could you make a difference to someone's day to day life? If you would like more information on becoming a Volunteer at Lawton Manor call us on 01270 844 200.
Knit & Natter Club
Join us for a natter while you knit! Come along to our bi-weekly Knit & Natter group, enjoy a welcoming and friendly atmosphere.
Coffee Mornings
Our weekly Coffee Morning at Lawton Manor is a great opportunity to meet people and enjoy a coffee and some treats. Why not pop along and see our lovely home?
