Activities at Badgeworth Court Care Home
Our Activities Coordinators provide a stimulating social programme to suit residents' individual tastes and desires, and offer group or one-to-one activities based on individual preferences. We are a dedicated team that always ensures residents have enough to do to keep them stimulated and entertained. There are regular trips out on the minibus to nearby places of interest, and exercise classes to suit people of all capabilities, in addition to much, much more.
Corinne Golding
Hello, I am Corinne and I am the activities coordinator at Badgeworth Court. I previously worked in finance and wished to broaden my career. I have diploma in Performing Arts and Business, and I have background in the entertainment industry. I am committed to providing a broad range of activities and events with a focus on person centred care.
As a team we are committed to Barchester's Life Enrichment Programme ensuring we work with mind, body and soul.
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 Badgeworth Court Care Home
Classical Tea Party
To make the most of the glorious weather, we decided to hold our tea party in the lovely grounds of Badgeworth Court. Finger sandwiches, cakes and scones were served to residents, friends and family on the finest china, whilst the 'King & Rackham Duo' performed on the violin and piano. We all enjoyed sitting in the sunshine, socialising and listening to classical music.
A Walk Around the Grounds
Residents are particularly lucky here at Badgeworth, as the grounds are absolutely stunning. Justin, our Gardener, takes pride in the gardens and the residents love to see him hard at work. We’ve had particularly nice weather over the last few weeks and the sunshine has highlighted the wonderful array of colours that the flowers provide in the grounds. Visiting the sheep, Shetland pony and the horse at the bottom of the garden is a real treat, as the rolling hills of Gloucestershire provide a serene backdrop.
Massage Therapy
Residents at Badgeworth enjoyed a fantastic day of pampering from Lisa Tilley. We converted one of our grand lounges into a spa for the day, with a picturesque room divider, a therapy bed and soft flickering candles. There was relaxing music and a beautiful selection of aromatherapy oils, which were a real treat for residents.
Old Time Singer
Residents at Badgeworth enjoyed a wonderful concert by the beautiful singer, Beccie Marshall. The ‘old time singer' sang all of the residents' favourite songs and had the whole crowd singing along. We are looking forward to Beccie's return, as music therapy is always a hit at the home.
Wildlife Presentation
Residents love all things nature, especially the birds that are regular visitors on the grounds here at Badgeworth Court.
We were joined by Simon Watts, who shoots his own nature videos and presents them to residents, teaching us about all the animals. Residents and family members really enjoyed the show and were keen to ask questions.
How We Used to Live
This session was hosted to commemorate the anniversary of the end of World War 1, so we spoke about how we used to live from 1914 to 1918.
The idea behind this session was to engage residents and encourage them to share memorabilia and personal memories. The visual or tactile value of the objects in front of the residents often bring comfort or evoke a reflection.
Topics covered in the session included the Suffragettes, WW1, life in the 1910s, shopping and fashion, social activities and royalty. Libby appeared in front of the residents in a Suffragettes costume with a sign saying 'Votes for Women', and she spoke about the marches and the struggles of women back in the early 1900s.
Libby had photographs of men enlisting and old advertisements on large boards for the residents to look at. She also brought in old copper kettles and a coal shovel for the residents to handle, much to their amusement. They particularly liked the miniature gramophone and the old smoking and cigarette tins.
Everyone is looking forward to Libby coming back again to teach us about a different era.
