Activities at Dovedale 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 Coordinators are 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.
Brian Sandham
My name is Brian, I’m the activities coordinator down here at Dovedale. I’m new to the care sector, I’ve been a photographer and photography tutor since 2004 dealing with different ages groups and abilities. I’m looking forward to putting my people skills to good use down here at Dovedale.
I might be new to the care sector but I’m super looking forward to spreading a bit of extra sunshine and cheer around the home.
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 Dovedale Court Care Home
A walk on the wild side
Residents and staff took a walk on the wild side when they took a trip to the Zoo. After seeing the animals everyone enjoyed a picturesque walk around the park before settling down in the late summer sun for a picnic prepared by staff at the home.
Brian, activities coordinator said “The residents had a wonderful afternoon and it was great to see them so lively and animated, talking about the animals.
“We know that interaction with animals can have a positive effect on residents’ health and wellbeing, especially for those living with dementia.”
Beautiful bouquets
Our homes had a fantastic time joining members of the Wallace Collection for an amazing sensory session.
During the live virtual experience, our residents explored one of the museum’s most beautiful Dutch flower paintings and learnt new drawing techniques.
We cannot wait to put our creative skills to a test and produce beautiful paintings of our own.
Everyone enjoyed the lovely talk, we all had lots of fun and it’s given us plenty of ideas.
Cheese and wine
What a fab week we've had. Monday we had a wine and cheese evening and finished the week with a dance . We visited St Margaret's parish church and was met their kind hospitality. We do have fun and games.
Magic table fun
As its world photography day today i thought id share what ive taken today with our awesome residents. The day started with the games table and finished with a road trip in our cool minibus. I wonder where the bus is gonna take us next week?
A trip to Brockholes
The residents and staff have had a cracking time at Brockholes nature reserve today. We'll certainly be getting back here again soon. Has anyone got any suggestions of places we can visit next ?
Baking pizzas
We have some great cooks. Our chef's should be worried lol. Stuffed crust pizza's all round. From fresh home made pizza dough to Chorizo and rocket pizza's. They did it all . #greatteam
