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.
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 Moreton Hill Care Home
A Poem for the Weather
The Moreton Hill bard has been at it again; Moira wrote this lovely poem to celebrate the recent hot weather:
Heatwave
We’re having a heatwave -
A tropical heatwave!
It’s not so sun rising
The temperature is rising
We are having a heatwave
This hot weather gives me swollen feet
An ice cold footbath is a welcome treat
No problem choosing what to eat
Salads and fruit are the ones that attract.
Open the window, turn on the fan
Lose some inches if I can
Morning strolls to get some fresh air
Oh for a Moreton Hill breeze
Which in winter makes us freeze!
Then to the courtyard to sit in the sun
To do the crossword can be fun
But beware – take good care
Slap on the sun block and wear a hat
Turn down nature’s thermostat.
PAT Dogs
The two dogs - Eddie and Lizzie - are PAT dogs who visit us on a Friday, bringing with them Mum, Gabby, and little Amelie, who is 3. As you can see, they are very welcome; we had to hide the biscuits from Lizzie, the blond, four-legged fiend, as she will eat everything, much to the joy of residents.
On the Waterfront
We had a lovely day at Weston-super-Mare; the sun was about but the sea wasn't! The sea mist was so thick that we couldn't see anything. Even the famous pier was shrouded, but we weren't bothered, as we were too busy enjoying ice cream and fish & chips.
Resident, Moira, wrote a lovely poem about our little day trip, which you can read by clicking here.
Wings of Freedom
Colin Sutherland, from Wings of Freedom, visited us recently and everyone had a great time, especially when he introduced his latest addition - a two week old tawny owl he had bred by accident! We can't wait to see it in a couple of months when it's fully grown.
The View from Moreton Hill
One thing you never get used to at Moreton Hill is the stunning view from our own front door that reaches out to the Black Mountains and the Severn Estuary. On a clear day, you can see seven counties and both Severn Bridges and the sunsets are something else.
A Day in the Life of a Moreton Hill Resident
Resident, Moira, has written a new poem and wants to share it with everyone:
A Day in the Life of a Moreton Hill Resident
Hip hip hoorah!
I wake up to a sunny day
Across the estuary, the sun glints on windows
Of cottages in the Forest of Dean
Which can clearly be seen.
Off to tend the plants in the conservatory,
Then an hour of Tai Chi
To help my body stay healthy.
Break for lunch,
Delicious food to much!
Afternoon activity;
A session of pottery
With super teacher, Paddy!
Now, one of the items I enjoy best:
Retire to my comfy nest.
Will I have any success
Answering question on Pointless?
