Activities at Elgar Court Care Home

Our teams are trained to enrich the lives of residents through stimulating the mind, body and soul, and taking the time to learn about each person to ensure everyone receives support that adds enrichment to their life.

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
Watch our video on life enrichment in our homes.

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.  

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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Cornhole is Back!

It's the start of lovely warm and lighters days! This weekend, our residents and their families made the most of this weather and had a spot of cornholing! We even introduced one of our new guests to the joys of this game, and getting everyone involved including families. Why not come along to our home and have a go yourself?

Delectable delights!

As part of our Barchester Foundation Charity Cook Off competition, Residents at Elgar Court wanted to experience a taste of the menu produced by our Regional Directors. Today they chose the afternoon tea “Savoury Cheese scone with a home-made apple slice crisp and home-made chutney”, which was tested by Peter, our resident ambassador to ensure the quality came up to scratch. Peters said, “It’s not too big or too small and actually I’ve never tried a savoury scone before but this is really good”. If you would like to donate to the Barchester Charity Foundation this year, you can add to the 'Just Giving' page and be in with a change to win an Elgar Court Raffle prize (call us after giving and register your entry 01684 211720): https://www.justgiving.com/page/claireisabelacookoff...
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Cream Team Friday for Mother's Day

Cream Team Friday!What a Wonderful Cream Team Friday we had today with family and friends enjoying a special time with loved ones. We had a spectacular time with mothers and friends getting together all over our home and enjoy a fabulous cream tea prepared by our chefs and served with pots of tea and of course, Prossecco! Hosting loved ones in our dining room, lounges and even in their suite, a special time was had by all! Thank you for joining us and we wish mothers everywhere are celebrated this Mothering Sunday.
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Mud, Mud, Glorious Mud!

Nothing quite like it, but glorious mud! ........or Soil to be precise, and generously gifted by Malvern Town Council after the Mayor of Malvern Councillor Marilyn Birks spotted that our Community Garden needs local support to start us off. Residents, staff and wonderful volunteers, eagerly started to fill our raised beds with this nutritious goodness and we can't wait to see how our garden grows!
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Balcony buddies!

Glorious sunshine and warm weather, made sitting on our sky balcony the order of the day! Residents enjoyed fun and chatter all afternoon over board games and a view of the Malvern Hills to admire!
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Food & Hydration Week

National Food & Hydration Week is an annual event to highlight, promote and celebrate improvements in the provision of nutrition and hydration locally, nationally and globally. At Elgar Court we understand how important nutritious meals and keeping hydrated is to keeping our residents' mind, body and souls active. These are essential to improve and maintain our residents’ health and wellbeing so they can all enjoy life at Elgar Court.And as well as looking after our residents, we also like to look out for our community nursing teams – pictured here with Liz our deputy manager (on the left) and hospital staff gifted with water bottles and treats to keep them well during their busy day!

Upcoming events

Singing for Joy!

Join us for a morning of joyful singing to classic songs and raise your spirits! People living with Dementia are especially encouraged  - Free fortnightly event. 10am

D-Day Dollies Concert - 7 May

Back by popular demand, the D-Day Dollies will be giving a 1940s concert with everyone's favourites to celebrate this special day. 3.30pm 

VE Day Celebrations - 8 May

Come and join us to celebrate VE Day celebrations and enjoy complimentary refreshments.  2pm.  Please let us know you can come  01684 211720    

Singing for Joy - 16 May

Join us for a morning of joyful singing to classic songs and raise your spirits! People living with Dementia are especially encouraged to come along.  10am-12.30pm

Pudding Club - 16 May

Join us at our monthly Pudding Club and enjoy favourite puddings from past and present. 3pm.  Please book your place.

Classic Cars - 18 May

Sunday Classics Car Show every month to enjoy. Come along and admire these classic cars and chat to their owners. Everyone welcome. 10am-12.30pm

Cream Tea Sunday - 18 May

Are you interested in care for your loved one? Find out more over a delicious afternoon Cream Tea with us in the summer sunshine. To book, please call us on: 01684 211720. 

Understanding Dementia with Carla - 20 May

Join Carla Barningham, our specialist Dementia Nurse who will give helpful advice on how you can support someone living with Dementia.  10.30am-12.30pm

World Bee Day - 20 May

Find out all about these wonderful creatures, the humble bumble!  Talks from local bee keepers and taste local honey.  2.30pm

Singing for Joy - 30 May

Join us for a morning of joyful singing to classic songs and raise your spirits! People living with Dementia are especially encouraged to come along.  10am-12.30pm

Singing for Joy! - 13 June

Join us for a morning of joyful singing to classic songs and raise your spirits! People living with Dementia are especially encouraged to come along.  10am-12.30pm

Classic Car Show - 15 June

Sunday Classics Car Show every month to enjoy. Come along and admire these classic cars and chat to their owners. Everyone welcome. 10am-12.30pm

Cream Tea Sunday - 15 June

Are you interested in care for your loved one? Find out more over a delicious afternoon Cream Tea with us in the summer sunshine. To book, please call us on: 01684 211720. 

Pudding Club - 20 June

Join us at our monthly Pudding Club and enjoy favourite puddings from past and present. 3pm.  Please book your place.

Singing for Joy! - 27 June

Join us for a morning of joyful singing to classic songs and raise your spirits! People living with Dementia are especially encouraged to come along.  10am-12.30pm

Pudding Club - 18 July

Join us at our monthly Pudding Club and enjoy favourite puddings from past and present. 3pm.  Please book your place.

Classic Car Show - 20 July

Sunday Classics Car Show every month to enjoy. Come along and admire these classic cars and chat to their owners. Everyone welcome. 10am-12.30pm

Cream Tea Sunday - 20 July

Are you interested in care for your loved one? Find out more over a delicious afternoon Cream Tea with us in the summer sunshine. To book, please call us on: 01684 211720. 

Pudding Club - 15 August

Join us at our monthly Pudding Club and enjoy favourite puddings from past and present. 3pm.  Please book your place.

Classic Car Show - 17 August

Sunday Classics Car Show every month to enjoy. Come along and admire these classic cars and chat to their owners. Everyone welcome. 10am-12.30pm

Cream Tea Sunday - 17 August

Are you interested in care for your loved one? Find out more over a delicious afternoon Cream Tea with us in the summer sunshine. To book, please call us on: 01684 211720.

Pudding Club - 19 September

Join us at our monthly Pudding Club and enjoy favourite puddings from past and present. 3pm.  Please book your place.

Classic Car Show - 21 September

Sunday Classics Car Show every month to enjoy. Come along and admire these classic cars and chat to their owners.  Everyone welcome. 10am-12.30pm

Pudding Club - 17 October

Join us at our monthly Pudding Club and enjoy favourite puddings from past and present. 3pm.  Please book your place.

Classic Car Show - 19 October

Sunday Classics Car Show every month to enjoy. Come along and admire these classic cars and chat to their owners.  Everyone welcome. 10am-12.30pm

Pudding Club - 21 November

Join us at our monthly Pudding Club and enjoy favourite puddings from past and present. 3pm.  Please book your place.