Mary and Joseph House are very fortunate to have an amazing Therapeutic Activities Team who spend their time engaging with the residents, finding out what they enjoy and making it happen
Andy (Activity Co-Ordinator), he is proud to be a Dignity Champion, a very caring, funny, eccentric person, bit of a showman, musician and comedian, yoga teacher, cook, baker, quizmaster
Therapeutic Art Tutor Sarah, works in our art studio; Sarah has a calming nature with a patient personality that allows residents to express themselves creatively, through drawing, painting, mosaic and sculpture. Supporting residents to enter and win art competitions holding exhibitions of residents art work in the local community alongside Andy producing a very professional monthly newsletter with lots of pictures of all the activities that have taken place that month
Therapeutic worker Tom, a trained Carpenter, singer in our house band, he is also a showman and revelled in his role as Prince Charming in the Christmas Panto, Tom enjoys providing residents with purpose and building their self-esteem, supporting residents to enhance their environment, creating a Woodland walk, outdoor bowls, outdoor gym, the world’s best chicken coup “Cluckingham Palace”, building bespoke wooden garden furniture, Tom also supports residents with their religious and cultural needs, providing a weekly religious service in our chapel