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
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.
'Christmas Wars' - A Christmas Decorating Challenge
Christmas wars as we are calling it was an event where staff and residents from each floor competed in a Christmas decorating challenge. Upstairs versus down stairs. What fun was had by all and both levels did look completely different. This was a nice start to December and gave the home a great Christmas launch. A nice Christmas feeling throughout. When we finished we were all treated to Pizza which was a fab ending to a great day.
Donkey Sanctuary
Across our services, Residents enjoyed a fantastic virtual tour of the Donkey Sanctuary Manchester. Residents were thrilled to meet the lovely herd of donkeys, including Henry and his best friend Tiny Tim and to learn more about their every day care. They were introduced to the sanctuary’s work and the impact they make to the lives of donkeys in need worldwide. The virtual experience was truly enjoyed by all.
World Cup - England vs Iran
We are all very much in World Cup Football spirit here at Dovedale Court! With songs, crafting and watching the live football. We're cheering England on the whole way!
