Activities at Chester Court Care Home
We understand that the people we support have passions and interests that could be difficult to pursue after moving into a care home – but that doesn’t mean we don’t encourage them to try! Some hobbies can define a person, so our Activities Coordinator is dedicated to ensuring that everyone we support is able to do what makes them happy to the best of their abilities. Social events are organised with individual tastes in mind and with the idea that residents have the opportunity to try new and exciting things.
Our aim is to make sure that our residents feel they had something to look forward to each day. We have a varied life enrichment programme, both in the home and in the community, and we always ask if there is anything different that residents would like to do. Residents and families approach our Activities Coordinator and comment on how much they enjoy what we do, so that we can continue to develop our programme to the benefit of our residents.
Lauren Corbett
Hi, my name is Lauren and I am the Activities Coordinator here at Chester Court. I joined the team in December 2020 and bring a wealth of enthusiasm to the role. I have just graduated from university in July 2020 and have previously completed work experience at another Barchester home. During this work experience I discovered how meaningful and important activities are for residents and how they can help enhance resident’s lives. Therefore, I decided to become an activities coordinator myself as I feel this is such a rewarding role.
I love working with our Residents here at the home and getting to know them and their families so that I can deliver and support in meaningful activities, keeping them socially stimulated and active as part of our extensive life enrichment calendar. The lifestyle and continued community links are also important.
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 Chester Court Care Home
Rainbow Day
We hosted a Rainbow Day here at Chester Court to raise money for the Rainbow Trust and presented a cheque to them worth £354.90.
We want to say a huge thank you to all residents, staff members and visitors for your support during this fundraising event.
Chester Court's brand new mum!
Bank Carer, Tara Heslop, recently began her maternity leave, and we made sure that everyone knew we were going to miss her.
Italian Day
Chester Court held an ‘Italian-themed day for Open Day on Thursday 24th August. Relief Chef, Graziella, was also being judged for the Chef of the Year competition, and she made a delicious lunch for all the residents and guests. A good day was had by all!
The Great North Bike Ride
The Great North Bike Ride, which was held in September, passed by our home, so residents and staff went out to give their support to the cyclists.
Rainbow Day 2
Chester Court held a ‘Rainbow Day’ on Saturday 30th September to raise monies for the Rainbow Trust Children's Charity and also for the residents' fund.
Comic Relief Outing
Some residents and staff entertained the local shoppers at Morrisons in Bedlington on Friday 24th March by singing various songs to celebrate Comic Relief. They even managed to get the staff at Morrisons to join.
Upcoming events
November
Hello November, as the leaves begin to fall we are looking forward to a fun filled month ahead. All welcome.
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 - all welcome.
Merry Christmas!
Emergency Services - Take a break on us!
Calling all emergency services personnel, come and take a break with us! There maybe a cake or two available....
Volunteers - Could you make a difference?
Do you have any spare time? Could you make a difference? If you'd like more information on how you could volunteer we'd love to hear from you!
