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
Marriot House Goes Super for Children in Need
Staff and Residents at Marriott House and Lodge Care Home put on their best superhero costumes for Children in Need and managed to successfully raised £50 as part of the 2016 appeal. The money raised will go on to help transform the lives of disadvantaged children and young people across the UK.
Community Bingo Afternoon
On Friday 28th October, we held our monthly community bingo afternoon. This is an opportunity for the community to join the residents of Marriott House and Lodge to enjoy a good old fashioned game of bingo with them. This is a very popular monthly event and is enjoyed by all that attend. For more information, please contact Sarah Harding at Marriott House and Lodge on 01243 533652 or at sarah.harding@barchester.com.
Wear it Pink!
On Friday 21st October, residents, visitors and staff at Marriott House and Lodge Care Home took part in the UK’s biggest, brightest and pinkest fundraiser - Wear it Pink!
Breast Cancer Now’s Wear it Pink is now in its 15th year and this year was bigger and better than ever! The event was held in homes, schools and workplaces across the UK on Friday 21st October with fundraisers raising money for Breast Cancer Now’s lifesaving breast cancer research.
Marriott House and Lodge residents, visitors and staff dressed in pink and held a special Pink raffle. The afternoon included our monthly Birthday Tea Party for also those celebrating their birthdays during October. The party had an ‘All things Pink’ them and included entertainment and ‘pink’ refreshments!! The home raised over £50 for the charity which goes to Breast Cancers Now’s lifesaving research.
Halloween Poetry
Folks at Marriott House & Lodge have been busy writing poetry in preparation for Halloween. Please click here to read it.
British Food Fortnight
Marriott House and Lodge got involved in British Food Fortnight during September.
British Food Fortnight is held in the autumn at the same time as the Harvest Festival, and is the biggest annual national celebration of British food and drink.
The kitchen cooked traditional British food at meal times.The home was decorated and a range of themed activities were planned throughout the week, which included quizzes, discussions, themed cookery sessions and much more to celebrate the week.
National Poetry Day
The home was a bard’s paradise on Thursday 6th October, as everyone enjoyed National Poetry Day.
Staff, residents and guests got in to the spirit of things with an afternoon of poetry writing. Residents were helped by Amy Hayler, Team Leader of Activities, to write a poem entitled ‘Rainy Day’, which you can read below.
