Port ManorBarchester Healthcare

Activities at Port Manor Care Home

Name: Port Manor Care Home
Address: Homefield Road,, Seaford, BN25 3DG, GB
Telephone: 01323 372 969

Activities are an integral part of life at our care home. We want to ensure that the people we support have as much fun as possible during their time with us, so it’s important that our activities programme is created with the interests of residents in mind. Our skilled Activities Coordinators bring a certain uniqueness to the home that can’t be found anywhere else, and which is reflected in the activities they organise.

Read our brochure ‘Life-enriching activities’ for more information about life in our care homes.

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Celebrating life at Port Manor Care Home

Bloom exhibition

Our residents enjoyed a visit to The BN9 Gallery in Newhaven for the "Say It With Flowers, Newhaven in Bloom exhibition"

The display celebrated the beauty of flowers, flora and plants, all created by talented local artists, and the vibrant colours truly lifted everyone’s spirits. It was a joyful reminder that spring is finally on its way!

At Port Manor, we know how important it is for our residents to stay connected to their community and enjoy meaningful experiences. Outings like this help boost wellbeing, encourage social interaction and inspire creativity, supporting both emotional and mental health!

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Hannah, our wonderful Activities Coordinator, and some of the residents made the most of the lovely sunshine and went out for a peaceful walk.

Surrounded by fresh air and open views, everyone enjoyed conversation, gentle exercise, and a real sense of wellbeing. Moments like these are at the heart of Barchester’s Life Enrichment programme, supporting mind, body, and soul through person centred, meaningful experiences

There was plenty of time to take in the scenery. A perfect reminder that it’s the simple pleasures that often bring the greatest joy!

Sing your favourite song

A wonderful afternoon at Port Manor today, as the lovely Julie Terry joined us to sing some favourite tunes,

There was plenty of toe-tapping, smiling and singing along, and our resident, Vernon couldn’t resist getting up to do a turn on the mic. Even Saffi our gentle Great Dane visitor joined in the fun, bringing even more smiles to everyone’s faces!

A little friendly competition and a lot of smiles

This evening in the lounge, our residents Vernon and Sue enjoyed a gentle game of noughts and crosses, focusing on each move and taking pleasure in the moment, while being warmly supported by our lovely carer, Tatyana. Activities like this help encourage concentration, choice and connection, all within a calm and reassuring environment.

At Port Manor, this is what everyday life is all about, thoughtful support, meaningful moments and enjoying life at your own pace as part of the Barchester family!

Pampering

It’s Friday, and what better way to start the weekend than with a little pampering?

Our residents at Port Manor enjoyed a wonderfully relaxing manicure this afternoon, kindly provided by our lovely new Activities Co-Ordinator, Hannah!

Lots of smiles, gentle chats and beautifully polished nails all round a perfect feel-good Friday treat!

Valentine’s Afternoon Tea

We were delighted to welcome guests from the Seaford community to our Valentine’s Afternoon Tea, filled with delicious refreshments, warm conversations, as well as live music.

A huge thank you to the talented Stephen Dunnett, who treated us to a compilation of classic love songs, creating the perfect atmosphere for a special celebration.

It was so nice to welcome back some of our respite returners, who enjoyed being back at Port Manor and reconnecting with familiar faces. Respite breaks play such an important role in supporting both individuals and their loved ones, offering a chance to relax, recharge, and enjoy high-quality care in a welcoming environment.

We are proud to continue providing meaningful experiences that bring connection to everyone in our community.

Poetry

Our talented resident Peter treated fellow residents to a beautiful series of poetry readings, sharing his own published work inspired by the rich social history of Sussex.

Peter has written an incredible six published poetry books and is soon to celebrate the release of his seventh, a delightful collection of children’s poems. He is well known and admired in the Seaford community for his remarkable writing, and we are so proud to have him as part of our Port Manor family.

His readings were heartfelt, inspiring, and moving, reminding us all of the power of creativity and storytelling at any age. Thank you, Peter, for sharing your passion and talent with us!

Balance & Stability Workshop

We loved welcoming so many members of our wonderful Seaford community to Port Manor yesterday for our “Steady as You Go” Balance & Stability Workshop with Mary Moves It from Stay Active Longer

The session was incredibly popular, with everyone enjoying learning practical ways to improve balance and confidence in a friendly, supportive environment.

The morning started with a lovely coffee morning get together which enabled our guests to socialise and chat, then after the class they relaxed over a delicious, healthy lunch freshly prepared by our amazing chefs. The perfect way to finish the morning!

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the day such a success. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

National Activity Providers & Professionals Week

At Port Manor, the residents and staff have been celebrating National Activity Providers & Professionals Week as a special way to recognise and say a huge thank you to our lovely Activities Coordinator, Hannah, and the team here.

As part of the week, we have been taking part in a whole host of events provided by The National Activity Providers Association (NAPA), connecting and sharing ideas with teams across the country.

We are incredibly proud of each and every member of our team here at Port Manor, and how supportive they are to our unique activities programme. It means that every day our residents are able to experience outstanding activities from big celebrations to the little everyday joys. Our team always goes above and beyond their roles to make life at Port Manor meaningful and engaging.

We truly believe in a whole-home approach, where everyone plays a part in creating a warm, vibrant, and supportive environment for our residents. We are so grateful for the passion, creativity, and dedication shown by our entire team it really does make Port Manor a very special place to call home

Opera Afternoon

We were delighted to host a truly enchanting afternoon of opera here at Port Manor today

Today, residents and guests from the local Seaford community came together to enjoy a stunning live performance by the incredible soprano Demelza Stafford. Her beautiful voice filled our home as she performed a wonderful compilation of much-loved pieces from classic operas, alongside traditional and well-known songs that many joined in singing.

The afternoon was made even more special with delicious cake and a glass of fizz , creating a warm, celebratory atmosphere that everyone thoroughly enjoyed. Smiles, applause and moments of toe tapping nostalgia were shared throughout.

A heartfelt thank you to Demelza for such an uplifting performance and to our Seaford guests for joining us. We look forward to many more moments like this at Port Manor.

Finding Calm, Comfort & Confidence Through Armchair Yoga

Some of our residents took part in a relaxing and uplifting armchair yoga session.

Armchair yoga is a fantastic way to support both physical and emotional wellbeing. It helps to improve flexibility, strength and balance, while also encouraging relaxation, focus and positive mood.

Here at Barchester Healthcare, we believe in creating meaningful moments every day, supporting our residents to stay active, independent and engaged in a way that suits them best!

Teddy the Peke-a-Chon

Our resident Brian, warmly welcomed, Teddy the Peke-a-Chon. Teddy regularly visits to spend time with our residents, and his gentle, affectionate nature makes him the perfect companion.

Teddys breed is well known for being calm, loving and intuitive, helping to bring comfort, reassurance and joyful moments, especially those who benefit from familiar, soothing interactions. Brian’s was so pleased to see Teddy, and his warm welcome to him, reminded us just how powerful these special connections can be.

Moments like these mean so much to our residents and team, and we’re already looking forward to Teddy’s next visit!

Paw-fect Day at Port Manor

Today we were delighted to welcome a very special visitor to Port Manor! Hannah, our Activities Coordinator brought along her four-legged best friend Reggie for a visit

Reggie is a wire fox terrier – a breed known for their friendly, intelligent and affectionate nature. Fox terriers are full of character, love human company and have a wonderful way of lifting spirits, which makes Reggie the perfect companion for our residents.

Our resident, Vernon was straight out with Hannah and Reggie, enjoying a lovely walk outdoors. Spending time in the fresh air and keeping active is so beneficial as it supports mobility, boosts mood, encourages social interaction and promotes overall wellbeing.

Moments like these truly reflect our Barchester values of Respect, Passion and Empowerment, as we support our residents to stay active, connected and enjoy meaningful experiences every day.

Meaningful Activities

Our lovely carer Ruth spent some quiet, meaningful time with resident Sue, creating beautiful mandala artwork together

Quiet creative art sessions like this offer a calm and soothing space for self-expression, helping residents relax, focus, and enjoy a sense of achievement. Activities such as colouring mandalas can support mindfulness, encourage gentle conversation, and promote emotional wellbeing, all while celebrating individual creativity .

These lovely photos of Ruth and Sue really captures the warmth of their connection, peaceful moments of shared creativity and genuine companionship that reflects the caring atmosphere within the home.

Moments like these reflect our commitment to providing person-centred care, where meaningful connections and wellbeing are always at the heart of what we do

A Fresh Start to the New Year at Port Manor

Now that we have stepped into the New Year and packed away the last of the Christmas decorations, our residents enjoyed a wonderfully creative morning making beautiful fresh flower arrangements. Using lovely seasonal flowers and foliage, the home was, again filled with fresh colour and fragrance.

Nancy, our General Manager, couldn’t resist getting involved, joined by our lovely Hostess, Fiona making it a special and social occasion for everyone. A perfect way to welcome the New Year together!