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.
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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 Dovedale Court Care Home
A Double Celebration
Dovedale Courtn celebrated the Queen’s birthday in style, whilst also brewing up a storm for National Tea Day on the 21st April with a virtual tea party.
Supplied with a tasty selection of biscuits, cakes and,of course, teas for the event, residents of Dovedale Court also had lots of fun taking part in a Skype video quiz challenge with sister home, Sutton Grange, and their residents; and enjoyed a singalong to music, taking part in puzzle challenges throughout the day and getting some much-needed vitamin D in our beautiful gardens.
A Four-Legged Friend
Dovedale was full of animal mischief recently when a special four-legged friend came to visit the home. Everyone was pleasantly surprised to see their new furry friend roaming around the garden as he paid a visit. We knew that having pet therapy here would be a bit of fun for all our residents, especially as some find it difficult to go on many outings in our minibus.
Love is in the Air
Dovedale was filled with flowers, cards and sweets in celebration of St Valentine’s Day. Staff, residents and guests celebrated the day of love with music and games, a chocolate making lesson, and creative arts and crafts.
The day showed us all that you are never too old for love. We had a whole range of treats and Valentine’s-themed fun for the individuals that live here and their guests, and we have enjoyed every moment of it!
Knowsley Safari Park
We enjoyed a recent visit to Knowsley Safari Park, we spent the day driving around the reserve looking at the animals and enjoyed a picnic prepared by our kitchen staff.
The monkeys were everybody’s favourite as we watched them play and jump around. One of residents was talking about it a week later and said ‘it was fantastic’.
National Chocolate Cake Day
Residents really enjoyed baking themselves and reminiscing about baking with their parents or with their children. They then enjoyed eating them in the afternoon.
Elf Day
We got into the festive spirit, had the local school children choir singing Christmas carols which was thoroughly enjoyed by our residents, even making some of them teary eyed with joy.
Our staff had a competition of Best Dressed, judged by family members and residents. Our winner was Chief Elf, Deputy Manager, Tracy.
