Activities at Moreton Hill Care Home
Our home is always full of life, and we can thank our wonderful Activities Coordinators for this. Dedication to creating a unique and interesting activities programme is what sets us apart from other homes. We always take into consideration that some people would prefer to pursue their own interests, which is why our team strive to incorporative activities that cater to a wide range of tastes and hobbies. Our trips out are always fun and exciting as well, and residents are guaranteed to return with stories to tell their loved ones!
Jackie Chillingworth
Hello. I am Jackie, the Lead Activity Co-Ordinator at Moreton Hill. I have worked for Barchester for over 10 years. Now, together with my team and the staff at our beautiful home, our aim is to help all residents live life to the best they can by bringing meaningful and enriching activities into their lives.
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 Moreton Hill Care Home
VE Day Celebrations with Food, Fun, and Song
We had a wonderful time marking VE Day with a heartfelt and festive celebration that brought everyone together in true community spirit.
The day was filled with nostalgic charm, starting with a street party-style lunch. Tables were set up with Union Jack decorations, giving a classic wartime feel. Residents and staff gathered together to enjoy a delicious lunch, reminiscent of the traditional street parties held at the end of the Second World War. The atmosphere was cheerful and filled with chatter, laughter, and the clinking of teacups.
After lunch, the celebration continued with a sing-along of beloved war-time songs. From “We’ll Meet Again” to “It’s a Long Way to Tipperary,” voices filled the room as everyone joined in. It was a moving and joyful moment that stirred memories and brought smiles all around.
It was a truly meaningful way to remember the sacrifices of the past and to honour the spirit of unity and resilience. The day was made extra special by the wonderful participation of our residents and staff, whose enthusiasm and energy brought the event to life.
We’re already looking forward to next year’s celebration!
Celebrating Our CQC ‘Good’ Rating!
We’re delighted to share the fantastic news that our care home has received a GOOD rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC)! This recognition reflects the dedication, compassion, and hard work of our entire team, who go above and beyond every day to provide outstanding care and a warm, supportive environment for our residents.
To celebrate this achievement, we hosted a joyful party with residents, staff, families, and friends. The event was filled with laughter, music, dancing, and delicious food. It was lovely to see everyone come together to mark this milestone and recognize the team’s efforts in making our home such a special place.
The CQC report highlighted the positive atmosphere in our home, the respectful and kind nature of our staff, and the safe, responsive care we provide. We’re incredibly proud of these findings and grateful to our residents and their families for their trust and support.
This celebration is just the beginning—we remain committed to maintaining our high standards and continuing to improve wherever we can. Thank you to everyone who made this possible!
Here’s to even more great moments ahead!
Zoolab Visit!
We welcomed George back from the Zoolab team to talk to us and show us a selection of his pets. The snake proved to be very popular. The rat and the spider were slightly less so, although Doris and Terry were both brave enough to have a hold.
After giving a fascinating talk to a large group of residents, George was kind enough to spend time going to visit residents in their bedrooms, giving everyone the opportunity to be included in the Zoolab experience.
Easter Parade!
Easter is always a special and very busy time in our home. In true Easter tradition, we have made simnel cakes and are very proud of our entry into the Barchester Easter cake competition. We didn’t win, but our cakes tasted delicious.
Fine weather over much of the weekend meant we were able to get out into our beautiful gardens. We were also entertained by the mini-concerts team, held our own Easter egg hunt and, with the help of professional florist, Katherine, made wonderful floral arrangements to decorate the tables in our dining rooms around the home.
Faith and Ruby
For many years now, our wonderful volunteer Gaby has been bringing her pet therapy dogs to our home. Now, we have a new addition to the pack, the very gorgeous Faith.
Faith completed her training and passed with flying colours. She is proving to be very popular with our residents, although unlike little Ruby she is too big to go onto the beds for a cuddle. Faith has a silky-smooth coat that is great for stroking and brushing.
Both Ruby and Faith bring huge amounts of pleasure to everyone here and their weekly visits are much anticipated. We all really appreciate Gaby giving up her spare time. What superstars they all are!
Mel's Tuesday Art Class!
Volunteer and local artist Mel has been coming to Moreton Hill for over a year and runs an art class every Tuesday morning. The class has grown in popularity as Mel is brilliant at bringing out the best in our budding artists, many of whom come to the class saying they ‘can’t draw or paint’.
In a few months, we plan to do our own Moreton Hill Royal Academy style exhibition. Our residents are getting their portfolios together and Mel has loads of ideas about curating the show.
