Activities at Queens Manor Care Home
We understand that the people we support have passions and interests that could be difficult to pursue after moving into a care home – but that doesn’t mean we don’t encourage them to try! Some hobbies can define a person, so our Activities Coordinators are dedicated to ensuring that everyone we support is able to do what makes them happy to the best of their abilities. Social events are organised with individual tastes in mind and with the idea that residents have the opportunity to try new and exciting things.
Shannon Cullen
Hi, my name is Shannon and I am Head of Lifestyle and Enrichment here at Queens Manor. I have come to Queens Manor with 6 years of experience in the planning, activities and events sector.
I ensure that myself and the team get to know each resident's preferences so that we can deliver a person-centred programme of events and activities within the home - Including activities that positively impact physical, emotional and mental wellbeing. I strongly believe that creating great moments and memories for our residents and embracing their individuality with tailor made activities is the way forward.
In an era of developing technologies, we are using new ways of reaching out to family and friends - though Zoom, Skype and Facebook Portal. We hope that our residents never feel alone or too far away from their loved ones this way. Each day I like to ensure that our residents enjoy themselves in a calm, stimulating and fun environment, whilst creating bonds with each other and staff.
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 Queens Manor Care Home
Residents enjoy roaring 20's for Awards party
A fantastic day spent celebrating the Barchester Care Awards with a 1920’s themed party at Queens Manor Care Home.
Michael Shaw has won the award for Carer of the Year in the North Division. Residents at Queens Manor Care Home, were so happy & proud of his amazing achievement.
The staff and residents went above and beyond to dress up and match the theme of the roaring twenties! Here you can see, Priscilla & Doris, ready for the occasion and looking forward to a glass of champagne.
General Manager, Sharon McGowan says- ‘It was a great day for residents & the team to get together & celebrate!’
Head of Unit, Michael Shaw says- ‘It was awesome to be nominated, had a great time with staff & the residents with a glass of prosecco or two!’
Lifestyle Coordinator, Suzy says. ‘The residents were so looking forward to a dress up party! The pearls, the glitter & the glam – it was a perfect day for all’
Outdoor fun
Residents at Queens Manor love being outdoors… a few months ago we started a walking club, hoping to achieve 500 miles be the end of 2020, and guess what we are nearly there! On average we do 1000 steps a day around the gardens, some of our walkers are keen gardeners and wild life enthusiasts. Our residents squirrels and bird life are increase because they are very well fed with Queens Manor’s standard of bird food, which is of course 5 stars!
You can see Myra enjoying the mature trees and Arlene posing surrounded by nature. Our advice is to go outdoors and spend at least 30 minutes of your day, exercise and enjoying the environment and fresh air.
Macmillan Coffee Morning held at Queens Manor
The world’s biggest coffee morning, Queens Manor residents were delighted to be part of this national event. With fun stickers received from the Macmillan pack… ‘best baker’, ‘craving cake’, and many more fun messages…
A relaxed morning, where residents guessed how many sprinkles are in ‘Collin, The Caterpillar cake’... the winner will be selected in a week’s time & they will win chocolates & wine!
Feeling 21 again!
The age you feel is more important than your actual age. Just imagine you had no birth certificate, no passport and no ID card…all that matters is how old you feel inside! How old would you be??
Resident Irene, feels 21 again… after having an amazing birthday celebration with a gorgeous pink cake made by head Chef, Duncan and a tea party with her friends from Queens Manor…she feels younger than ever! Irene thrives on life & takes one day at a time, & wants to keep her ‘real age’ a secret….
Christine turns 101
Christine is our very first residents at Queens Manor, she turned 101 on the 15th of August. Last year for her birthday Christine was surprised with 100 highland dancers from all over the world. This year her request was a peaceful day with cake and sherry surrounded by her friends at Queens Manor.
Christine was absolutely over the moon with a glass of sherry surrounded by her friends! She also was surprised with a garden visit, by her son Derek juts before the celebration. Overall a perfect day for Christine. She says the secret to a long happy life is to ‘to do something or you do nothing at all!’
The perfect colour!
Queens Manor residents, love getting pampered, today it was a lovely manicure followed by a hand massage.
