Activities at Mortain Place Care Home
Our activities team are great at building the activities programme around the likes and interests of the people we care for. Ensuring that our social events offer fun and adventure is part of the ethos of our home; it’s important that those we support can enjoy an active and social lifestyle. Of course, there will always be those who prefer peace and quiet, and in these instances, a cup of tea and a chat are always welcomed.
Alex Leftley
I was working in the print trade when a friend of mine became very unwell and I had to find a nursing home for her. Due to the dedication of the staff, my friend had another 18 months and I was able to take her out after being house bound for many years.
I felt that I wanted to do a job that made a difference and became a carer. I went back to school and redone my GCSE,s and then went onto do my level 3 diploma and am always enhancing my skills and knowledge. I came to Mortain Place as a senior carer on Normandy Gardens and worked my way up to Community Lead. I have chosen to move to the activities team to help support the life enrichment programme and help improve the life experience’s of our residents.
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 Mortain Place Care Home
Mrs C's Birthday
Our wonderful singer Julie serenaded Mrs. C in celebration of her birthday. Our chef made her a lovely birthday cake which was presented with love from our carers.
At Mortain we always make sure that all big events are celebrated and our chef goes out of her way to make the event special.
For more information call Gailynne on 01323 465 150
Ukeholics perform at Mortain Place
*Ukeholics perform at Mortain Place *
The Ukeholics are ukulele performers that are also vocalists and musicians, they are entertainers covering a wide range of songs from yesteryear sing-a-longs 40s, 50s & 60s etc... To present day, enthusiastic and fun with an emphasis on interaction and feeling happy - their ambition is to keep a smile on peoples faces, maybe a small happy tear in their eye as they recall some musical memories.
These wonderful moments of entertainment are offered to our residents as a special part of their daily and weekly routine's. We emphasise the importance of keeping them happy and stimulated.
To join in on this fun call Gailynne on 01323 465 150 to book an appointment or join us for tea and a tour.
Pet Pals visits Mortain Place
Pet Pals brought along the sweetest and and some chicks to Mortain Place today. The value of this service and the feeling of wellbeing it creates for the residents, is never doubted. The positive response of each visit is immeasurable but obvious from the sheer delight on the residents’ faces and the instant re-call and memories of pets and animals from their past.
Valentines Day
*Valentines Day Celebrations*
Valentine's Day is the last day of Valentine's Week. People pamper their significant other, crush or potential partner on this day with grand gestures, gifts, romantic dates, and more to express their love. Some people also mark Valentine's Day as a self-love day and indulge themselves by splurging on self-care or participating in activities they love. Whether single or not, Valentine's Day is all about being in love and celebrating love.
We celebrated this day of love with a beautiful romantic walk in the mist this morning. Then this afternoon the OLR Choir sang beautiful ballades, this was joined by family and friends. Everyone then moved into the dining room for afternoon snacks especially prepared with LOVE by our chef Mia.
Electric Wheelchair Donated to Resident
Mrs A kindly donated an electric wheel chair to Bernard who in turn wanted to thank her. What a precious moment of gratitude and lots of tears of happiness. Thank you Mrs A for your this special gesture.
Manicure afternoon for the ladies
Our very own activities coordinator doing his best to pamper our residents. Today was manicure and nail painting. Simon being full of fun and character had the ladies laughing all afternoon.
