The Martlets
On Bonfire NIght we enjoyed a bonfire themed party with home made smores and even had our own Guy Fawkes.
Remembrance Day at The Martlets, we enjoyed exploring the East Preston knitted poppy trail and made some of our own poppies from felt. We also had a themed afternoon tea which was enjoyed by all.
We also took a little trip to the Lighthouse café for coffee and cake, good time had by all.
This week at The Martlets we took a trip to Brighton sea life! we enjoyed seeing all of the amazing sea creatures and listening to the shark talk.
This week at The Martlets we enjoyed a visit from Karl Bashford. Everyone had a great time and really enjoyed the guitar.
This week at The Martlets we wished David and Margaret a very happy wedding anniversary with a spot of afternoon tea.
We also took the minibus to the pub, we had a really lovely lunch at the lamb pub in Rustington, good time had by all
On Friday we took a trip to mewsbrook park. We enjoyed the last little bit of sunshine!
On Friday we had a coffee morning and enjoyed some scones with jam and cream.
This morning we took a stroll to the lighthouse cafe for some coffee and cake.
Last week we took a trip to the Arundel wetlands centre, had a lovely day looking at all the different native birds and stopped for a bit of lunch before coming home.
We also enjoyed a coffee morning recently, with some yummy cakes. A good time had by all!
The Martlets enjoyed a Hawaiian themed party. Everyone had a great time, we had Hawaiian themed food, drinks and music. People wore Hawaiian themed clothes and Leis.
This week at The Martlets we took a trip to Hotham park in Bognor and enjoyed some lovely lunch in the Café.
Basil the tortoise also paid a visit this week, he bought back lots of childhood memories of pet tortoises people have had over the years. His visit was enjoyed by all!
This week was also National Bingo Day! We celebrated with a few games of bingo, accompanied by some nice cold mocktails and some biscuits.
Residents enjoyed a GnT Monday for Bab’s birthday!
We also held a Mad Hatter Tea Party on the 12th June, a bit of fun with a sprinkling of madness to top it off!
A team member at The Martlets, Michelle Cooley, has won this award by V2 Radio Station. A very well deserved win!
Today’s minibus outing was a trip to Goring Chapel, this particular chapel was re-painted to look like the Sistine Chapel in 1987. This was a very interesting trip out, enjoyed by all.
We also got to work making some yummy home made jam tarts and had a blast doing it!
It's International Picnic Day!
Today we enjoyed some savoury snacks and soaked up some much needed sunshine!
CHEERS! Its Father’s Day at The Martlets!
Today all of our fathers enjoyed a nice cold beer! Along with some nice chocolate … yum!
Today at The Martlets we had a visit from Charlie! A four month old puppy belonging to one of our lovely staff. Everyone enjoyed a cuddle
We also painted some poppies and put up our D-Day display in preparation for the 80th D-Day anniversary.
This week was alos National Biscuit Day! At the martlets, we took part in an amazing quiz provided McVities and enjoyed some very yummy biscuits in the process! We all really enjoyed this quiz and voted the chocolate digestive to be The Martlets favourite biscuit!
Our team at The Martlets had a chance to sit back and unwind today courtesy of our lovely support worker Sam. On offer was reflexology for feet, hands or neck and shoulders. Followed by juices and delicious fresh fruit.
Helped staff feel a little relaxed and gave a great insight into how essential oils can help relax and relieve aches and pains.
Today The Martlets took the minibus into Arundel, to visit the historic cathedral during corpus Christi and have a look at the ‘carpet of flowers’. Lovely time had by all.
Really making the most of the sunshine at the Martlets today, everyone enjoyed sitting in the garden and getting some fresh air.
Today we went on a local bus trip into Rustington , looked round all of the lovely shops. And even stopped for a cheeky Greggs!
Becky Istead the Employee Rep from the Martlets has been doing some great work with Mental Health Awareness week and team building celebrations.
Staff and residents enjoyed a wellness walk to the beach today, although it was rather wet! Along the way we took the chance to chat about our families, memories and worries that we may be having.
Then after we warmed up and dried off whilst enjoying a cup of tea and cake, even Dave the dog enjoyed a biscuit or 2. We heard from some of our residents about the struggles settling into a new home with new routines. It was lovely to take some time and chat amongst friends. Knowing you have a lovely support network can help you feel you can share your troubles.
Last Thursday at The Martlets we took a trip to the Lamb pub in Rustington, for a pub lunch.
And on Friday we took the minibus to Haskins for coffee and cake. Making the most of the sunshine.
On Tuesday staff and service users made a scarecrow to represent The Martlets at Oving Village scarecrow day!
On Wednesday we had a lovely coffee morning, with cream cakes made by the kitchen team.
And on Thursday we spent some time in the sunshine, making daisy chains and listening to the radio.
The Martlets enjoyed a trip to our local pub, The Lamb in Rustington. A great time was had by all!
Congratulations to Jenny and Justina our Employees of the Month at The Martlets. Jenny is an experienced and knowledgeable Team Leader and Carer and she always goes over and above to ensure the needs of those in our care are met to a high standard. Anything asked of Jenny she will always complete timely and diligently. Justina is a competent and diligent Nurse. She always ensures that her team and her deliver high quality care whilst bringing joy to every shift. She is calm and considerate and gives 100% to anything asked of her. Congratulations to two very worthy winners.
Tea & cake at The Lighthouse Café, Ben singing Elvis and our Friday singalong.
Another fun week at the Martlets!
Easter preparations at The Martlets saw residents making bunting, baking biscuits and creating cards. There was also a fascinating visit from the curator of Rustington Museum, who brought the museum to us!
Another week of high tea, garden centre visits, healthy eating, birthdays and dancing!
For Nutrition and Hydration week at The Martlets a Tea and Cake Party was organised for our residents and staff. Beautiful cakes where donated by our amazing and supportive community.
We were extremely lucky to receive the following from;
Cuptates – zesty lemon curd sponge cake, a Victoria sponge cake alongside with some beautiful fresh fruit cupcakes.
Devilish Desserts – beautiful and delicious homemade oero and lotus biscoff cheesecakes, homemade sticky toffee pudding.
Lisa Bakes – Stunning homemade chocolate brownie doughnuts, old school sprinkle sponge cake and delicious glittery cupcakes
Jess Bouqcakes – The most beautiful 4 layered Victoria sponge cake with handmade icing flowers.
Bake Em Girl – Delicious homemade chocolate loaf.
Congratulations Michelle, very well deserved!
More dancing, more feasting, puzzle time and a Mother’s Day biscuit bake-off this week at The Martlets.
The Martlets celebrated 15 years since the home opened! We were joined by Cllr Alison Cooper (Chair of Arun Counci), Cllr Paul Kelly (District Councillor), Cllr John Gunston & The Yarn Bombers.
We also presented long service and champion awards to some of The Martlets employees alongside the CEO Russell Brown and Regional Director Martin Vanhinsbergh.
Marian Drake current manager of Elizabeth House attended, Marian was the first manager here and opened The Martlets 15 years ago. There was a beautiful spread of food prepared under the leadership of Richard Tomkins, Senior Cook at The Martlets and his catering team.
Employees were celebrated for their dedication and commitment to The Martlets and the wonderful people that live in our home. A wonderful day was had by all and the party continued throughout the day.
Thank you to all that made the event a success and to The Party Shop for wonderful balloon creations for the event.
Birthday love, Valentines Day love, pub lunch love (as always), animal bingo, shopping and looking forwards to Spring have been in the minds and hearts of residents at The Martlets of late.
The Martlets recognise Becky Isted as Employee of the Month for January. Becky was nominate by her colleagues as she always listens to staff and supports them wherever possible. She makes the shift enjoyable and brings positivity and happiness to the home. She has a kind and caring nature, is extremely compassionate and is amazing with the people who live in our Service. Congratulations Becky and thank you for everything you do for The Martlets.
Activities pics from the last couple of weeks at The Martlets!
We've celebrated birthdays, had cuddles with pooches, and enjoyed sensory gardens, pub lunches, fish & chips, board games and crooners!
The Martlets Christmas Bake Off was great fun for residents and staff who took part this week. Enough sausage rolls were produced to feed an army!
A visit by staff member Myroslava’s two talented daughters, their friend and dance teacher brought a splash of ballroom sunshine to Martlets residents this week. Much appreciated by one and all! Thank you ‘That Rhythm Dancing School’ we all loved watching you.
We sure know how to party at The Martlets!… Our Xmas Celebration at the end of last week featuring Mark playing festive music on the steel pans was a real hit with residents, families and staff!
Our lovely week at The Martlets included a trip to Brooklands Park, Janet’s birthday and ended on a high with our super successful Christmas Fete! We enjoyed lots of food and craft stalls, face painting, mulled wine, music and Christmas celebrations with residents, families & friends.
Another full week at The Martlets with a visit from the delightful youngsters of East Preston preschool, a cuddle with Bramble the cavachon dog, Rosemary’s 101st birthday, plus the usual Friday afternoon singalong.
An early Christmas decorations trip, singing (and dancing!) with entertainer Hayley, Sally’s birthday, an afternoon of jam tart baking and games of skill at The Martlets this week.
Join us for our Christmas Fete for lots of Christmas Fun!
The will be Live Music, Tombola, Mince Pies and Mulled Wine and lots of delicious cakes!
Jock’s memorabilia collage (he was a professional football coach!), Mary’s 90th birthday celebration, a visit to Highdown Gardens and another pub lunch were the highlights of the week at The Martlets, as well as poppy making for Remembrance weekend.
Friendly game of skittles! Residents enjoyed playing and Barbara was particularly happy as she won herself some chocolates.
Pumpkin fun in the Swan Lounge at The Martlets, getting ready for an afternoon of Halloween partying in the garden! Halloween music, spooky cakes, blankets and melted marshmallow ‘s’mores’!
A bumper Martlets Got Talent show attended by residents, staff and families. We also enjoyed a seaside relaxation session in the Happiness Haven and a visit from Big Band Dave.
A week full of board games, shopping trips, museum visits and a church service for the residents at The Martlets this week!
Residents and the team enjoyed a fabulous visit from two owls and a falcon with Kevin from Hawking About this week. Residents were spellbound and each had a chance to get up close and personal with these wonderful creatures.
We had a fun filled week at The Martlets this week! Games, lunch trips and singalongs plus Glady's 68th wedding anniversary celebration. Lots of memories made.
Everyone’s a winner… at our regular board games sessions! Boggle and a Yes-No game prove a hit. Babs (Doris) learns to play dominoes at 101 (and wins 2 games) And David enjoys some birthday treats!
A fine week of Elvis, knickerbocker glories and pampering for Martlets residents.
Last weeks activities at the Martlets included pottery painting, a trip out to Littlehampton shops and café, a garden singalong with 60s and 70s music, and shortbread baking with high tea in our new sunny yellow kindness café.
Martlets highlights this week included a shopping trip to Rustington, pub grub and high teas, and a great grandchild visit for Mary.
A lovely afternoon celebrating the team at The Martlets
Martlets minibus trips last week took residents to Bognor’s Hotham Park, Worthing’s Marine Gardens and Littlehampton’s Harbour Park. Much sun and fun had by all!
Everybody had such a fantastic time at our recent Summer Garden Party. There were so many residents with their families and it was such a joyous and successful event, with a bbq and rock n roll band.
We had a lovely bus ride to Rustington followed by a delicious pub lunch at The Lamb.
Residents enjoyed aqua painting and loved seeing their pictures magically appear.
Residents had a lovely morning on Tuesday with Alexis singing all their favourite tunes.
Betty enjoyed a wonderful afternoon tea whilst Pam picked blackberries. We made a yummy fruit compote for dessert.
The Martlets ended a woolly week with a knit and natter afternoon, a visit to the East Preston Yarnbombers exhibit and a bit of beach air!
Entertainer Robbie serenaded Martlets residents with a tribute to Neil Diamond (and a bit of Cliff Richard tagged on at the end for good measure!!)
Much singing, clapping, laughing and dancing.
Fun & Games at The Martlets today with a great game of Jenga!
A busy week of shopping expeditions, more pub lunches and our manager Jess’s baby shower!
A busy week at The Martlets …. of 60s music with Phil, several garden centre and local minibus trips, and our first church service in a while, now to be a monthly fixture, with Father Andrew from St Mary’s Church.
Our employee of the month goes to Alosious Valerian! Alosious is a beacon of light and a valued member of staff, who is loved by his colleagues and residents. he is a generally a kind, caring soul who is highly respected by his colleagues. Well done Alosious, well deserved.
Martlets residents were entertained this week by Robbie The Magician with slick tricks, great humour and accompanied by a very cute bunny rabbit which everybody had a chance to meet at the end of the show.
This mornings first fabulous visit of youngsters from East Preston Pre-School to The Martlets. Both residents and the children had a fabulous time, with story reading, balloon fun and a good sing song. Our eldest resident Babs held the youngsters in thrall with stories of her schooldays. A truly heartfelt meeting of the ages.
George also celebrated his birthday at The Martlets with cake, beer and good wishes!
Elvis was outside the building… in the garden actually…. for a beautiful sunny morning of song and serenading to these adoring Martlets residents this week.
Some marvellous marbling painting was going on in the Happiness Haven this morning. Lots of residents tried their hand at this craft painting, with some magical results. Residents had lots of fun enjoying music from the musicals, a glorious afternoon tea, a quiz and a raffle in a packed village community hall as part of East Preston Festival this week. We have enjoyed two farm trips to Ferring Country Park this week, seeing the animals, enjoying the beautiful weather and cooling off with delicious ice creams.
Martlets residents lined the street this weekend to see the East Preston village parade pass by.
Resident Pauline enjoying an afternoon sing-a-long in fancy dress props
Two Martlets birthdays in one day!
Happy 90th birthday to Anne and Happy Birthday Christine!
Sandy enjoyed a brisk morning walk down to East Preston seafront.
To join the festivities at the start of the East Preston Festival this year, Martlets residents enjoyed three trips to see the flower show at the nearby Conservative Hall. Exhibits were all created by members of the Floristry Club, based around the themes of popular musicals, within the big stage filled with an arrangement to celebrate The King And I.
Residents turned out in the sunshine to watch and water five new Red Robin trees being planted around the Martlets gardens. Our tireless volunteer Sheila King took full charge of the planting, ably assisted by Ellie and Jules from activities, using holes dug by handyman Andrew! A true team effort. And a real red Robin turned up after the planting to give its seal of approval!
‘Big Band Dave’ serenading Martlets residents with his saxophone, including a special birthday rendition for Brenda Osgood’s 80th.
Goldendoodle puppies (yes, only one year old!) Bentley and Lily visited Martlets residents this week with owners Lana, David and their daughter Kimberley and charmed everyone they met. Lovely first visit from these scrumptious pups!
A heartwarming moment in Swan lounge this morning as Martlets resident Pam, checks on one of our newer residents Babs to see how she is settling in and share a kind word. Residents have also been getting creative and just having fun in The Happiness Haven lately. What better way to spend a bank holiday Monday than having a tipple with lunch. Cold shandies and G&T’s went down a treat after a morning in the sun!
Top floor residents at The Martlets were the first to try their hands at our new range of aqua painting, bringing these beautiful pictures to life with just a brush and water. It proved a great way to reconnect with their creativity and fine motor skills, and a highly addictive activity! Cheers to these residents who this week enjoyed a pub lunch just around the corner from The Martlets, at the British Legion in East Preston. Lots of chat and good grub. These pub lunches are becoming something of a regular!
Martlets residents thoroughly enjoyed an all-day trip to the Bluebell Railway complete with lunch in the station pub, train museum and a return trip on a working steam train from Sheffield Park to East Grinstead. Residents aboard included Sandy, who worked on the railways for much of his life, and Mary, who’s father was a train guard, and grandfather who maintained the old steam trains when she was a child. Lots of memories and excitement for all.
Another fabulous pub lunch for these martlets residents, with a profiterole showdown at the end!
Martlets residents made the most of the bright sunshine this week exploring Hotham Park, Bognor Regis, and enjoying ice creams, coffee and the beautiful views. Singer Ria entertained residents this week with her mix of mellow and up-tempo songs for our regular Wednesday Live @ The Martlets show. Martlets resident Sandy enjoyed a romantic meal at a special table for two with his wife Jean for their 65th Blue Saphire wedding anniversary. They also received a personal congrats from King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla!
Lovely sunny afternoon watching bowls and enjoying tea and cake in Marine Gardens Park with these happy Martlets residents!
Brian was serenaded during this week’s Friday afternoon singalong at The Martlets and then shared his beautiful coffee cream birthday cake with one & all! Joe’s surprise family visitor really brightened up his day and gave him a great excuse to whoop it up in The Happiness Haven, our special new room for residents and their families.
Birthday celebrations at The Martlets this weekend for resident Nev (Sandy). A lovely cake and presents to celebrate.
The residents enjoyed a wonderful Coronation weekend
Presenting our new magnetic poem board for middle floor residents at The Martlets. We cannot wait to see how they interact with it….
Littlehampton and Rustington shopping expeditions kept these Martlet residents busy this week, looking for phone cases, wooden owls, mint chocolate bath soak and a good cup of coffee!
When you turn 94 years old, you might be as lucky as Martlets resident Clifford and get two birthday cakes!! Happy birthday Cliff! Making good use of the Martlets new sensory and activities room, our Happiness Haven, residents enjoy a quiet afternoon session with glow lightsand restful music, being led on an imaginary journey through rich forests.