Activities at Mount Vale Care Home
Our specialist activities staff are committed to organising a mix of activities and events for residents and the local community to get involved in, including trips out to local places of interest in our minibus and visits from PAT dogs, entertainers and musicians. It is important to us that each individual who we support can get as much from these as possible, so we try our best to arrange activities that reflect their interests and capabilities as best as possible, and encourage them to participate in any way they can. We also encourage relatives to join with activities and events as often as they can.
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
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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 Mount Vale Care Home
Dogs Trust
Residents across our homes had a fantastic time during a special live virtual event, led by Jennifer and Emily from Dogs Trust, the UK's largest dog welfare charity. Jennifer and Emily took us on a journey to discover the rich history of Dogs Trust and their facilities.
Using captivating video and photo footage, our residents were able to explore rehoming centres and learn more about the highest level of welfare offered there. It was a delightful experience for everyone, especially our dog lovers.
National Beer Day
We couldn’t miss the opportunity to celebrate National Beer Day. To make things better we had fabulous sunshine so we all sat in the garden. From local Beers to more unusual ones, residents enjoyed talking about all of the different tastes and strengths! We had traditional bar snacks alongside and all ended up reminiscing about the types of drinks they used to have. As you can imagine it was a very funny afternoon!.
Fun in the Sun
Elsie and Nettie along with other residents here at Mount Vale have enjoyed splashing around in the pool and having a giggle! When the sun has been beating down we have enjoyed beach games, ice creams and cocktails in the sun!
RAF Hendon
Across our services we had a lovely time joining Rhiannon Watkinson from the RAF Museum London for an interactive talk exploring the exciting and innovative aviation history of Hendon.
Our residents were able to learn about the first flights from the fields at Hendon, the creation of the London Aerodrome and Battle of Britain pilots who flew from RAF Hendon.
The talk also included photographic and film material from the Museum’s archive. Residents across our homes had a fantastic time and we truly enjoyed the virtual experience.
Pets at the Palaces
Residents across our services had a delightful time during a special virtual sensory storytelling event, led by Art Historian Jon Sleigh from the Historic Royal Palaces.
Jon took us on a journey to discover some of the more unusual and unexpected inhabitants of the palaces and the Tower of London, sharing fascinating stories about the pets at the palaces.
Whilst enjoying the virtual experience, our residents were treated to hot beverages, delicious biscuits, berries and cakes. It was a truly lovely time for all.
A visit from Mr Motivator
We had Mr. Motivator visit once again this week. He got our Residents moving and shaking and having a good giggle. Exercise is an integral part of our activity schedule daily either virtually with our partners Oomph, balloon badminton or dancing. Residents really enjoy the energy Mark brings blasting out music and giving us all a little more motivation. We all have great fun and look forward to his visits.
