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
Kitchen Class
Today we decided to try our hand at making fluffy fairy cakes. So, out came the ingredients and toppings. The residents had great fun mixing, whisking, whipping and baking lovely cakes, and even more fun eating them later in the day! They were delicious!
A Mystery Tour!
We took a couple of trips out on a mystery tour of Preston. No one knew where we were going. So, armed with a few snack boxes, we hit the road. We went sightseeing around the docklands and finished up at Preston North End football stadium. The trip was enjoyed by all.
An afternoon with singer and entertainer Poppy Holiday
Poppy puts on such a great show! Our residents enjoyed singing, dancing, playing inflatable instruments and joined in with all the games Poppy had to offer. Everyone had a wonderful time and we can't wait to welcome Poppy back again soon!
Starlings with Royal Parks
Across our services our residents have enjoyed a wonderful live virtual talk about starlings, one of the UK’s most gregarious birds, hosted by Rachel Dowse from The Royal Parks London.
Rachel examined our long history with this bird and the importance of common species to our lives. Our residents had the opportunity to find out more about the great murmuration and why we need to pay special attention to these beauties before it's too late.
The virtual experience was truly enjoyed by all.
Christmas Fete at Dovedale Court
We held a fantastic Christmas fair, We had craft stalls attend a long side our own stands made up of a raffle, tombola and drinks and snacks counter. The chef prepared some amazing Mulled wine and snack for sale. We raised a nice amount of money which got spent our residents Christmas party and even had an 8 piece Ukulele band.
Martin James sings at Dovedale Court
Early December we had showman and singer Martin James visit our home. The place come alive for the afternoon with music from the 60s, 70s, 80’s and a great selection of Christmas songs. Residents Danced and sang all afternoon and enjoyed the snacks that followed.
