Activities at Marriott House and Lodge 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.
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 Marriott House and Lodge Care Home
Balloon Tennis
Residents love playing balloon tennis at Marriott House. This not only encourages gentle exercise and socialising, but always results in lots of laughter as well.
A Game of Dominoes
Dominoes is just one of the regular activities that residents of Marriott House & Lodge enjoy on a regular basis. We have both normal dominoes and giant dominoes, for those who struggle to see.
Valentine's Day
In the lead up to Valentine’s Day, residents were busy making decorations and cards for loved ones.
They also wrote a poem, which can be seen below:
February Fruit Friday
At Marriott House and Lodge, we hold a Fruity Friday event every month. Staff and residents dress in bright clothing and fruit-themed activities are organised. This month’s event took place on Friday 10th February, and in conjunction with Bramley Apple week, we held an apple-themed quiz and provided a range of apple juices for people to taste throughout the afternoon.
In the lead up to this day, the residents of Marriott House wrote a Fruity Friday poem:
Fruity Friday
On Fruity Friday,
We have planned a treat.
Listen to all this lovely fruit,
That we plan to eat.
Oranges, lemons,
apples and pears
All put together;
you’ll forget all you cares.
Some you slice,
Some you chew.
Eat too much,
And you’ll need the loo!
Bramley Apple Week
To celebrate Bramley Apple week, on 10th February the activities team helped the residents make Bramley Apple turnovers and apple cakes. This activity provoked lots of discussion about apple scrumping, baking and much more.
Flower Potting
Following on from our trip to the Manor Nursery garden centre on Friday 20th January, residents of Marriott Lodge have been busy re-potting the plants that we purchased for the activities area in the Lodge. These have brightened up the home and the residents are enjoying looking after them and watching them grow!
