Activities at Marple Dale Care Home
Activities are the cornerstone of a wholesome home experience and our Activities Coordinators are always putting their creative minds to the test by organising new and exciting social events for residents to partake in. Of course, we take into account the likes and dislikes of those we support, so if someone doesn’t feel like trying something new, there will always be something on offer to reflect their personal interests. For the people who may just prefer some peace and quiet instead, we also offer one-to-one time that can be enjoyed with a nice cup of coffee or just a simple chat – whatever they desire.
Lewis Timperley
Hi, my name is Lewis. I joined the team in September 2021 as a general assistant and then moved to the activities team in January 2022. Most recently I became Activities Team Leader in December 2023, it has been a great journey here at Marple Dale and can’t wait to continue. I love my role as one of the homes Activity Coordinators, and love finding out new and exciting ways to engage residents with activities and each other.
Here at Marple Dale we try to do as many different activities as we can, to keep our residents as active as possible, as it is so important to keep active. I love what I do and love knowing that our residents have so much enjoyment from such a wide variety of activities.
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 Marple Dale Care Home
Shelly the tortoise pays a visit
Residents at Marple Dale in Marple enjoyed a visit from ‘Shelly the tortoise’, they got to hold her and found out information about tortoises and how old she is which is 10 years old. Ray couldn’t believe how heavy Shelly was, it took him by surprise! It was such a lovely day and we let Shelly roam around the grounds. Everyone had a smile on their faces Shelly brought so much fun into the home.
Residents enjoy voyage of discovery
Staff and residents at Marple Dale were treated to a photographic tour and talk about the era of ocean travel by V&A Dundee Curator, Charlotte Hale. The presentation forms part of a series of six talks and virtual tours that V&A Dundee is hosting for Barchester Healthcare’s care homes and private hospitals across the UK.
V&A Dundee is Scotland’s design museum, it showcases Scotland’s outstanding design achievements and features world-class exhibitions alongside the permanent Scottish Design Galleries, and a changing programme of commissions, events and activities.
Mental Health Awareness Week
Staff and residents at Barchester’s Marple Dale Care Centre in Marple, Stockport were treated to an armchair work out courtesy of the Green Goddess, Diana Moran, and Shackleton’s furniture company, followed by a mindfulness session led by Shackleton’s Emma Raybould.
Diana rose to fame as a glamorous fitness guru on BBC’s Breakfast Time in the 1980’s and has made an outstanding contribution to improving the health and wellbeing of people in the UK. She now brings that experience to Shackletons as their Health and Wellness Adviser.
Shackletons and Diana both celebrate the importance of exercise, a healthy diet and mindfulness, particularly in later living. Diana has been working with Shackletons since 2019 to promote their bespoke seating. She has produced a series of exercise
Residents enjoy virtual cookery demo
To celebrate National Vegetarian Week, staff and residents at Barchester’s Marple Dale Care Centre in Marple, Stockport were treated to an interactive virtual cookery demo courtesy of chef, Alex Connell, from Vegetarian for Life.
Chef Alex whipped up some tasty, healthy vegetarian snacks in a live, interactive cookery demo. Much to residents’ delight, Marple Dale Care Home head chef Matthew Taylor had prepared the same recipes so that residents could try all the dishes. Residents sampled delicious, light and summery veggie dishes including Borlotti bean and dill pate, Greek fritters with Tzatziki and Coronation 'chicken' pastries. All finished off with a sweet and simple but totally yummy banana bread.
Residents celebrate Cinco de Mayo
Residents at Marple Dale in Stockport went loco celebrating Cinco de Mayo which takes place on 5th May every year.
Cinco de Mayo is a national day which celebrates freedom and liberty in Mexico. It marks the date in 1862 when President Benito Juarez sent troops to face the invading French army who were marching towards Mexico City. The day is hugely important in Mexico and is celebrated with parades, battle re-enactments, fireworks and parties around the country.
Residents enjoyed watching videos of parades and celebrations in Mexico, travelled virtually to different historic sites in Mexico, had a Mexican quiz and enjoyed a brilliant Mexican party with Mariachi music and buffet of traditional Mexican food including tacos, burritos, enchiladas and mole poblano, a delicious rich sauce made of chilies and chocolate.
Residents enjoy road-trip!
Residents at Marple Dale in Marple have been delighted to be able to hit the road again and enjoy a drive through the countryside in the homes mini bus, as the Spring sunshine shone across the landscape baby lambs were spotted in the fields. Before heading back, Residents were treated to fish, chips and mushy peas and said “it was lovely to have a change of scenery and enjoy the fresh air”
