Oh, We Do Love to Be Beside The Seaside! Moat House Residents Enjoy Unforgettable Day Trip to Skegness.

The residents of Moat House Care Home in Burbage were all smiles as they embarked on an adventure of a lifetime. The dedicated Activities and Wellbeing team has been fundraising all year round to be able to take as many residents as possible on a heartwarming day trip to the picturesque coastal town of Skegness, allowing the residents to relive some of their cherished memories all while, creating new ones with their loved ones.

Upon arriving in Skegness, the residents were greeted by the soothing sound of waves crashing against the shore and the invigorating sea breeze. They reveled in a day of sunshine, scenic walks along the beach, and the nostalgic scent of traditional fish and chips wafting through the air.

Residents were treated to a comfortable coach journey, a morning at the arcade, and enjoying the rides. Everyone enjoyed a tray of freshly battered ‘fish’n’chips’ while watching the seagulls fly over the waves.

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It’s a Family Affair at Moat House Care Home

Sisters are residing together at Moat House Care Home.

There’s not a hint of sibling rivalry when you meet Leicestershire-born sisters, Marylin (85) and Lily (89). In fact, you’d say the exact opposite of the pair who are so close, they’ve chosen to live together at Moat House Care Home in Burbage, Leicestershire.

“I love my sister more than anything, I originally moved to Moat House because I didn’t want to be alone and the home has such a community feel and I used to visit our older sister who was a resident here and the home and team have been incredible and now Lily has joined me it really does feel like home,” said Marylin

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Residents go vegan and discover there is far more to Veganuary than ‘meats’ the eye!

With veganism becoming one of the UK’s fastest growing lifestyle movements and with an estimated 7,000 vegetarians and vegans in residential and nursing care homes, Hospitality Manager, Rebecca Lambert at Moat House Care Home decided to introduce residents to the plant-based diet by holding a vegan festival during the month of January, or better known as ‘Veganuary’.

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