Marley Court Care Home

02/05/2026

🌟 Employee of the Month 🌟

A huge congratulations to Srikanth (Darcy) for being our Employee of the Month! 🎉

Your hard work, dedication, and positive attitude have truly stood out. Whether it’s supporting colleagues, going the extra mile, or maintaining high standards in everything you do, you consistently make a difference.

Thank you for your commitment and the energy you bring to the team every day — it doesn’t go unnoticed! 👏

Well deserved, Darcy! Keep up the fantastic work! 💙

30/04/2026

🌸 May Wellbeing Calendar is Here! 🌸

We’re excited to share our May 2026 wellbeing calendar, packed with a lovely mix of activities to keep everyone engaged, active, and smiling 😊

This month we’ll be:
🎨 Getting creative with arts, crafts, and painting
🎬 Enjoying a special film showing of The Greatest Showman
🍪 Baking together with some delicious cookie making
🧩 Relaxing with jigsaws and gentle activities
🎉 Celebrating special days like VE Day and International Nurses Day
🫖 Hosting a cosy tea and cake afternoon for International Tea Day
🌼 Spending time outdoors creating a bee-friendly garden

There’s something for everyone to enjoy, whether it’s social, creative, or simply a chance to unwind. We’re looking forward to another month full of laughter, connection, and meaningful moments 💛

30/04/2026

29/04/2026

What a truly special afternoon for our Marley Court ladies 💐✨
We were kindly invited to Holy Cross Catholic High School to celebrate their Spring SVP gathering, and what a lovely time we had! Kathleen, Hilda and Natasha proudly represented Marley Court and enjoyed a beautiful afternoon with the local community 💖
From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed by the pupils, who guided us into a wonderfully decorated hall 🌸 The tables were simply stunning—laid out with delicious sandwiches, cakes, and the most impressive china ☕🍰
Of course, no afternoon tea is complete without scones, jam and clotted cream… and they did not disappoint! 😋 We also had a fun game of bingo—no winners this time, but lots of laughter and smiles along the way 🎉
It was so lovely to catch up with familiar faces and make new friends with those around our table 🤝💫 And to top off a perfect day, we all joined together to sing Happy Birthday to one of our dear Marley Court friends 🎂🎶
A truly wonderful day had by all. Thank you so much for having us, Holy Cross—we can’t wait to visit again soon! 💕

28/04/2026

🌟 Residents & Relatives Meeting at Marley Court 🌟
What a lovely time we had bringing everyone together 💛
We shared so many wonderful ideas that we simply can’t wait to put into motion! From new activities and outings to ways of making everyday life even more special, it was full of positivity and great conversation 😊
It’s always so important to hear from our residents and their loved ones, and your ideas truly help shape life here at Marley Court 🏡
✨ And the excitement doesn’t stop there… we have lots of new things to look forward to, including our upcoming Summer Fayre! 🎉🌞
We can’t wait to share more details soon… it’s going to be a fantastic day!
Thank you to everyone who joined us 💕

28/04/2026

We’re looking for a passionate Head Chef to join our team 🍽️✨
If you love creating delicious, home-style meals and making a real difference to people’s day, we’d love to hear from you.
For more information, please get in touch with Lydia, our Registered Home Manager, at Lydia.hardie@sferacare.co.uk 💛

28/04/2026

🌟 Managers Drop-In Clinic – Thursday 7th 🌟

Need advice, support or a quick chat? Pop into our Managers Drop-In Clinic anytime between 10am–4pm — no appointment needed.

Whether you have a question, want guidance, or just need some support, feel free to drop in.

📅 Thursday 7th May
⏰ 10:00am – 4:00pm
📍 Drop in anytime – no booking required

Can’t make it? Alternatively, drop me an email at sally-ann.mcneill@sferacare.co.uk

Looking forward to seeing you there!

24/04/2026

What a day out we’ve had! 😄🚌
Chorley Market… we were coming for you! 👀
Marley Court arrived and we meant business… first stop… the chippy of course! 🐟🍟
Fish, chips, mushy peas AND a good old cup of tea… now that’s what we call living our best lives! ☕💛
With full bellies, we had a wander around the market soaking it all in 🌸
The beautiful colourful flowers got us chatting about the days when our husbands would surprise us with bouquets… 💐
Meanwhile, the gentlemen suddenly looked very thoughtful… (too late now lads! 🤣)
We explored all sorts of stalls, but one definitely stole the show… a child-sized mannequin head rocking a flat cap and moustache 😆 honestly, we’re still laughing!
Next stop… sweet heaven at Grandad Jim’s 🍬
Oh the memories! We took a proper trip down memory lane chatting about our childhood favourites… and yes, pineapple cubes came out on top! 🍍
We couldn’t resist picking up a selection to share with our lovely friends back at Marley Court next week 😋
To finish off, we had a browse around the charity shops on the hunt for some new reads 📚… you can never have too many books!
A perfect day full of laughter, memories and wonderful company 💕
Trips like this remind us it’s the simple things that bring the biggest smiles 😊

24/04/2026

Hip hip hooray… it’s birthday time at Marley Court! 🥳🎂
We’ve had not just one, but a few birthdays to celebrate today… which can only mean one thing… LOTS of cake!! 🍰😄 (and we’re definitely not complaining!)
A very special shoutout to Brian – we hope you’ve had a fantastic day filled with smiles, laughter and plenty of sweet treats 🎉🎁
Days like today are what it’s all about – celebrating together, making memories and of course… going back for “just one more slice” 😉🍰
Happy Birthday Brian! 🎈
Love from everyone at Marley Court 💕

23/04/2026

Glorious sunshine can only mean one thing… time to head outside and soak it all in! ☀️🌿

After being such a hit last week, the jigsaws made a return by popular demand 🧩 And they didn’t disappoint! With juice in hand, plenty of laughter, and great company all around, it truly was just what the doctor ordered 💛

Simple pleasures, big smiles, and a lovely afternoon enjoyed by all 😊

23/04/2026

🎶😄 What an afternoon we’ve had at Marley Court! 😄🎶
Today we were treated to the marvellous Al from Music in Mind… and wow, did he deliver! Not only did he sing his heart out, but he had us all chuckling away with his jokes too – a man of many talents! 🎤😂
There was plenty of toe-tapping, hand-clapping and singing at the top of our lungs (apologies to anyone passing by who heard us! 🤭🎶). It’s safe to say the whole room was buzzing with smiles and laughter from start to finish.
Al, you truly struck a chord with us all 💙 We can’t wait to have you back for another afternoon full of music, memories and mischief! 😆🎵

21/04/2026

🐴✨ Ponies… inside?! YES!! At Marley Court, anything is possible! 😂💫

This afternoon was truly something special as we welcomed Tiny Treasure Pony Therapy to our home 🥰
A huge thank you to Leanne and Donna for bringing along the absolutely beautiful Foxy and Squirrel 🐎💖

We loved learning fascinating facts about Shetland ponies, and it sparked so many wonderful conversations. Our residents shared heartwarming memories of owning and riding horses—what a lovely trip down memory lane 🐴💭

Foxy and Squirrel didn’t stop there… they made sure to visit residents in their rooms too! The smiles said it all 😍 From gentle cuddles to the sweetest pony kisses 💋, there was laughter, joy, and a little bit of magic in every moment.

Who would have thought ponies could bring so much happiness indoors? 😂💕

At Marley Court, we don’t just make memories…
✨ we make the impossible possible! ✨