Mockley Manor - 07 December 2009

Mockley Family Fortunes

Mockley Manor held a Family fortunes afternoon on Friday 27th November.

The Staff at Mockley played the popular entertainment quiz versus the Relatives and after a close competition our survey said.... the Relatives won!

The lounge area at Mockley Mnaor was decorated to give a real glitzy gameshow feel and the host of the afternoon was Kerry Hant the Activities Co-ordinator.  

Mockley Manor - 21 September 2009

Hats off to care home’s coffee morning

Staff and residents at a Ullenhall care home are set to put the kettle on to pull in the pounds for charity.

Mockley Manor Care Home, in Forde Hall Lane, is due to take part in the world’s biggest coffee morning on September 21 in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.

A coffee morning is set to be held at the home where staff, residents and relatives will make donations and enjoy hot drinks and cakes in order to raise funds for the cancer charity.

Staff and residents will also be wearing funny hats on the day and will have a visit from the giant Macmillan coffee mug during the event.

Kerry Hant, the home’s activities coordinator, said: “We are really looking forward to supporting this worthwhile cause by taking part in the national campaign to raise vital funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.

“The Mockley Manor coffee morning will be good fun for residents as they will be able to invite family and friends to come along to the fundraising event and enjoy the refreshments on offer.”

Mockley Manor - 07 September 2009

Pyjama party at Mockley Manor

Residents at a Ullenhall care home are set to rise and shine for a special event with an unusual dress code.

Mockley Manor Care Home, in Forde Hall Lane, is due to hold a pyjama day on Thursday (AUG 27).

Staff and residents will spend the whole day dressed in their pyjamas.

Residents will be served a full English breakfast for lunch before being entertained by a singer – who will be wearing pyjamas for the performance.

Kerry Hant, the home’s activities coordinator said: “We hold activity days at least once a month and we wanted to do something a bit this time around which is why we decided on a pyjama theme.

“Everyone at the home will be wearing their pjs throughout the day and any relatives who visit on Thursday will also be invited to wear their pyjamas.

“As well as a special lunch and a singer, we also have a host of activities and games planned to make the day a fun occasion for all involved.”

Mockley Manor - 09 July 2009

ALL-AMERICAN DAY AT ULLENHALL CARE HOME

Residents and staff at an Ullenhall care home will be going ‘All American’ on Monday 6th July – and Elvis will be in the building!

Mockley Manor Care Home will be decorated with the stars and stripes, with flags and bunting and the residents will be wearing celebratory hats.

The event will celebrate American Independence Day, which is on Saturday (July 4th).

In keeping with the USA theme, the residents will also enjoy entertainment from an ‘Elvis’ singer.

Chenga Lhamo, manager of Mockley Manor, which is part of the Alpha Care Homes Group, said: “Out residents and staff really enjoy getting dressed up and having a themes lunch.  This event will be great fun for all.”

Mockley Manor - 29 June 2009

Mockley Manor hold sports day

Staff and residents at a Ullenhall care home will be under starter’s orders when they take part in a sports day this weekend.

Mockley Manor Care Home, in Forde Hall Lane, is set to hold the special event on Saturday (JUN 27).

Staff, residents and their relatives will participate in a range of races including the egg and spoon, the sack race and the relay.

Other entertainment on the day will include a homemade cake stall, a raffle and ice creams.

Kerry Hant, the home’s activities coordinator, has organised the sports day.

She said: “We had great fun with pancake races at the home earlier in the year so we decided to hold a sports day. Everybody who attends will be welcome to participate.”

Any money raised on the day will go towards the residents’ activities fund, which helps pay for trips, events and activities at the home.