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
Elf Day
Staff and Residents at Arbour Court Care Home have been busy preparing for National Elf Day (7th December) in an effort to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Society by creating their own very special and colourful Elf hats.
Launched by the Alzheimer’s Society in and delivered direct from the North Pole, Elf Day was created to sprinkle some festive cheer on fundraising towards the cure for dementia. From stripy socks to head-to-toe elf outfits, anything goes – there’s snow better way to raise money to help beat dementia!
Home receive gift from Director of Social Care
The staff at Arbour Court were delighted to receive a gift from Stockport’s Director of Adult Social Care in recognition of their hard work and contribution during the pandemic. The letter accompanied by a delivery of chocolates and flowers for the hard-working team thanked them and acknowledged the amazing work being carried out in such a challenging period.
Senior Carer celebrates 10-years service
A senior carer at Arbour Court in Marple has received a prestigious 10 Year Service Award in celebration of working at Barchester Healthcare for 10 years.
Ludina Caballero, now Senior Carer, started at Barchester in November 2010 and has worked with residents and their relatives to ensure that their needs have been met over the years.
Kelly Tatton, General Manager of Arbour Court said: “We’re delighted to be celebrating 10 years of loyal service with Ludina. She has demonstrated her dedication and loyalty to this home and its residents year after year. I speak for all of us here at Arbour Court when I say that I’m looking forward to many more years of working with Ludina!
Home join local Poppy Appeal
Arbour Court’s residents have really enjoyed getting involved in the “Marple Poppy Appeal”. Many of the residents have decorated their own poppy’s and the home have created a small display which has been put up near the homes window visiting corridor so that the relatives can also enjoy the display.
Forget-me-not
The pandemic has impacted many throughout lockdown, and close to home Kelly Tatton, General Manager at Arbour Court received some sad news that her best Friend had been diagnosed with Breast Cancer, whilst she was having treatment she had to self-isolate so she wanted to contribute something to her local community.
Tracey generously despite her own challenges created a ‘Forget me not board’ with the idea staff and residents could pay tribute to residents who had passed away since the start of the global pandemic and staff have planted a flower in each individuals memory. We are sure you will agree that this is a beautiful idea.
Home join virtual Care Awards
The Barchester Care Awards this year were a little different and were held virtually due to the global pandemic allowing all homes to join the ceremony from the comfort of their own homes as individuals were recognised for their contribution. Residents and colleagues at Arbour Court were delighted to support Ludi Caballero who had been named as divisional winner just missing out being crowned National winner. Ludi was joined on the day by her family who also work in the home. She's still a winner and the home are immensely proud!
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!
