Activities at Elgar Court Care Home

Our activities team are great at building the activities programme around the likes and interests of the people we care for. Ensuring that our social events offer fun and adventure is part of the ethos of our home; it’s important that those we support can enjoy an active and social lifestyle. Of course, there will always be those who prefer peace and quiet, and in these instances, a cup of tea and a chat are always welcomed.

Enriching life
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Kerrie Perks

Activities Leader

Hello, My name is Kerrie and I provide the unique life enrichment for residents at Elgar Court.  I moved to Malvern 12 years ago to live with my fiance and we have two tortoises and a snake.  I love to play Dungeons and Dragons with my friends.  I am very 'outdoorsy' and used to ride horses and compete nationally in athletics, specialising in track and field for Redditch and Bromsgrove athletics club.  In my spare time, I love being in the kitchen and making treats for my family.  

Life-encriching activities booklet

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 Elgar Court Care Home

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Baubles and Bubbles!

Saturday afternoon was spent getting festive and creative with baubles - and a few bubbles to sip along the way!   Residents were joined by Olivia from Malvern College, who is volunteering at our home each week and spending time with our residents.  As you can see, we all had enormous fun and the end results are spectacular!
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What a Merry Malarkey!

Back by popular demand, The Malarkey Ukulele Band played to a packed cafe at Elgar Court today.  Resident were thrilled to see them again and not a chair was spare today!Please come back soon!
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Hallelujah for the 'Allelujah Chorus'!

We welcomed 'The Allelujah Chorus' to our home today, and they were absolutely marvellous with all of our residents.  Bringing song sheets with them, the choir and residents sang along all morning to traditional festive songs and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.   We were incredibly touched and moved when the choir visited residents who weren’t well enough to join in this morning, by going to their rooms and singing to them privately. This is truly meaningful to our residents, and importantly that they feel included in all of the events we hold.  We wish 'Allelujah Chorus' members a wonderful Christmas !
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A Festival of Trees

What a wonderful sight we saw at Worcester Cathedral this week.  This annual event brings together businesses, schools and charities to showcase a spectacular array of christmas trees to celebrate their organisations.  It was truly an awe inspiring experience to see the themes and work that had gone into each tree, and residents admired each and every one! 

A Sparkling Christmas!

Life at Elgar Court continues to thrive and we are looking forward to our second year in our home.  National celebrations and family-friendly events are just some of the ways that we ensure our residents remain connected with their loved ones and the wider community.

For more information about Elgar Court, please call us on: 01684 211 720 or visit our website: http://www.barchester.com/.../elgar.../life-at-our-home

 

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Community Action Christmas Fayre

For the last three years, Elgar Court has had the pleasure visiting the annual Community Action Christmas Fayre and donating our traditional Christmas hamper for their raffle. Residents really enjoyed meeting other members of the local community, having a go at the exciting raffle and singing along to the fabulous choir, Vox Rox choir! Pictured with the Prize hamper is our resident Jenny and Susie Forbes, the Christmas Fayre organiser. And the lucky winner of the prize hamper was the life long volunteer for community action and deserved winner! 

Community Action Malvern and District charity has the most amazing staff and volunteers, and is a cornerstone of support in the town. One of their biggest aims is to reduce social isolation for older and disabled people living here. Merry Christmas everyone!

For more information about Elgar Court, please call us on: 01684 211 720 or visit our website: http://www.barchester.com/.../elgar.../life-at-our-home



 

Upcoming events

Jingle all the way!

It’s that magical time of year again, and the Elgar Court annual ‘Countdown to Christmas’ Calendar is now ready for everyone to enjoy - don't miss out on the fun!

 

Sparkle & Joy

We're bringing a touch of magic!  Make a wish and post it in our Christmas Sparkle box - winner announced in January 2025.  Good luck!

Christmas Lights Switch on

Join us for Christmas lights switch on event with drinks and nibbles - 4pm onwards.

Christmas Wreath Making

Festive Wreath making with a tipple or two!   3pm - 5pm

Elf Day for Alzheimer's - Coffee Morning - 4 December

Elfy Coffee morning fun to raise money for Alzheimer's society - 10.30am - 12.30pm

Classical Music with Malvern College - 4 December

Enjoy an afternoon of classical music with our friends from Malvern College School. 2.30pm 

Baubles and Bubbles - 7 December

Join us for an afternoon of crafting baubles and drinking something bubbly!  01684 211720 

Christmas Bake Off! 8 December

Bake off!  Let's bake up a storm of Gingerbread houses and Cookies!  01684 211720

Festival of Trees - Worcester Cathedral - 9 December

Let's wonder at the delights together and see the Festival of Trees at Worcester Cathedral.  Why not join us? 01684 211720.

A Christmas Carol - 10 December

Broadcast from the old Vic Theatre in London, join us at this virtual viewing of the classic from Charles Dicken's,  'A Christmas Carol'. Please join us 01684 211720

Christmas Countdown Favourites - 11 December

Mini Concerts presents, Countdown to Christmas with all our favourite christmas songs.  Starts at 4pm - To reserve, call 01684 211720  

Christmas Jumper Day! 12 December

Time to get out those jolly jazzy Christmas jumpers!  Show us your jumper and get complimentary refreshments!  Prize for the most fun, festive knit!  

Alleluya Choir & Coffee Morning - 12 December

Traditional carols with the Alleluya Choir to sing along with at this coffee morning 10.30am - 12.30pm.  Everyone welcome.

Malarkey Ukuleles Coffee morning - 13 December

What a Malarkey! They're back to entertain us with songs to sing along to and dance!  Coffee morning in aid of Maggs Day Centre.  10.30am - 12.30pm

St Andrews Church Choir - 16 December

Rev Dave Bruce and his choir from St Andrews Church join us for and afternoon of choral blessings and song. 2.30pm  All welcome

Tinsel and Tea for our Care Professionals - 17 December

Our Thank you Tinsel and Tea party for the hard work and care our care professionals provide in Malvern.  3pm - 5pm.  Please call to book your FREE place!

Gingerbread Houses - 21 December

Please pop by and admire the displays of gingerbread houses, and meet our residents who have made them. And of course, enjoy a few gingerbread treats and drinks too! 1am-4pm

Christmas Eve Service by Candle Light - 24 December

Join us at St Andrews Church in Poolbrook Malvern for a special Carol service by Rev Dave Bruce.  5pm - 6.30pm

Christmas for Pets!

We're collecting pet food and treats for local animal shelters.  Please drop off your donations at our reception (Delivery will be 19 December).  Thank you!

Open Day - Finding out about our Unique Care

You're loved one is unique, and their care should be too.  For further details on the life enrichment we offer, please call us:  01684 211720