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.
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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
Here at Arbour Court we love to celebrate our residents birthdays, on each occasion we start the day off with birthday wishes and a good cup of tea as the birthday girl or boy open their presents received from their loved ones. There is a lot of excitement in the air as they open their gifts to see what surprise they have received. Birthday celebrations continue throughout the day when everyone gives a rousing rendition of ‘Happy Birthday’ whilst they are presented with a home-made cake, courtesy of the homes hospitality team.
Home donate to local dogs home
Arbour Court recently donated a hamper filled with toys, treats and blankets kindly donated by staff, residents and friends of the home to Manchester and Cheshire Dogs Home, a local charity close to the home. The home thought it would be nice to help too, as like them the dogs home has not been able to have any visitors due to the current global pandemic, so they sent a little festive cheer which they dropped off at the charities door. Manchester Dogs home was founded in 1893 and cares for over 7,000 dogs a year.
Best dressed Christmas Trees
As residents counted down to Christmas at Arbour Court, many have been busy helping decorate the trees to display throughout the home and adding a little sparkle and glitter before sending their finished displays in to Barchester’s best dressed tree competition. . Decorating the trees helped to bring back festive memories for residents of the home. The team enjoyed hearing their stories and sharing their own family traditions too.
Home hosts raffle
Residents and staff at Arbour Court have been raising funds for a cause close to their heart, raising £50.00. Members of the night care team have been creating hampers and knitted dolls with the winning ticket being claimed by carer, Karen who was delighted to win the dolls and will be giving them to her granddaughters.
Our Very Own Rudolph
Our Maintenance Manager, John, has made our residents and relatives their very own Rudolf to help spread the Christmas cheer.
Residents enjoy Hearts for School initiative
This Christmas time, communities like to help share some joy following what has been a very difficult year for many. Inspired by Katrina Cole and the Year 2 children at Gee Cross Holy Trinity School who organised a special surprise for residents at their local care home, they launched #heartsforschools and Arbour Court are delighted to be enjoying this initiative.
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!
