Activities at Arbour Court Care Home
Our specialist activities staff are committed to organising a variety of activities and events for all residents and the local community to get involved in, including trips out to local places of interest in our minibus, visits from entertainers and musicians and small group and individual activities in quiet yet stimulating environments. It is important to us that each individual who we support can get as much from these as possible, so we try our best to arrange activities that reflect resident individual interests as best as possible, and encourage them to participate in any way they can. We also encourage relatives to join with activities and events as often as they can.
Aimee Pickford
Hi, my name is Aimee and I'm the Activities Co-ordinator & Dementia Champion here at Arbour Court. In 2019 I received my Level 3 Health and Social Care and decided I wanted to help and enrich the lives of others.
I started working at Arbour Court in January 2021 as a Care Assistant and progressed to be a Senior Carer. In October 2023 I moved onto the activities team as an Activities Team Leader. I love my role as one of our homes Activities Co-ordinators and love to find new and exciting ways to engage our residents.
I am also a Dementia Champion and work closely with our General Manager, Lisa and other Dementia Champions to implement Barchester's Dementia Framework within the home.
Being part of Arbour Court's family is very rewarding and I feel lucky to work in a great environment.
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
Read our brochure
Activities and Events Partnerships
As part of our bespoke life-enrichment programmes, we host a number of live virtual events in the home on a regular basis through a number of partnerships with places of interest and world class performance companies
Life at Arbour Court Care Home
Birthday celebrations
Birthdays play an important part of the homes life enrichment programme and we love celebrating them with cakes, music and gifts. Residents also are enjoying visits from their loved ones.
Easter celebrations at Arbour
It was a very busy time here at Arbour Court with our Easter celebrations from delivering Easter eggs, gifts to each of the homes residents and colleagues to the homes entry into the annual Barchester Easter Cake and bonnet competition. Residents made their very own cake and bonnets during their popular arts and crafts sessions, sharing stories of their younger days and childhood memories. It was a lovely time.
Finger print to the heart
During lock down we appreciate how hard it has been for our residents and families to be apart and we are always looking at new heartfelt ways to keep them together and connected.
As part of resident centred activities we have started to create our “finger to hearts keepsakes” with residents putting their finger print on the heart and with a poem and heart chocolate in the little organza gift bag.
Mother's Day
Residents at Barchester Healthcare’s Arbour Court care home, celebrated Mother’s Day with a tea party and video calls with the family. The home was beautifully decorated with fresh flowers and bunting for the occasion.
Birthday celebrations
Birthdays an important part of the homes life enrichment calendar and the ladies have been enjoying a little pampering from hand and nail care, a little lipstick too is important before they sit back and enjoy their cards and gifts and receiving a home-made birthday cake courtesy of the homes hospitality team.
Emotional reunions at Arbour Court
It's been a memorable day for everyone at Arbour Court Care Home, as we are now able to welcome indoor designated visitors into the home, with Public Health guidelines and PPE protocols still in place.
We have captured these emotional reunions, where everyone was overjoyed of happiness. It was a wonderful moment, accompanied with smiles and laughter.
To find out more about life at Arbour Court visit their website: https://www.barchester.com/home/arbour-court-care-home
Upcoming events
Countdown to Christmas
Counting down the days to Christmas with a fun filled month ahead and we extend a warm invitation for you to join us as we step into the festive spirit!
