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.
Kerrie Perks
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
What a Paw-fect Day!
The sun was shining and tails were wagging, for our mini Dog Show. Put together to celebrate the work the Blue Cross Charity provides, our home held a very special Dog show with pet dogs from resident’s families, guests from Malvern and staff entering to win the rosettes and prizes. Winners for the following six categories are;
Class 1: Best Pedigree – Khulu, a Cavalier King Charles (owner, Julia Needham)
Class 2: Best Tricks – Honey, for balancing her treats on top of her paws (owners, Roger and Vera Greenaway)
Class 3: Best Cross Breed – Noodle (owner, Maria Griffiths)
Class 4: Best Waggiest Tail – Freddie (owner, Kerrie Perks)
Class 5: Best Obedient Dog – Mabel (owner, David Gough)
Class 6: Best Character – Mala (owner, Julia Needham)
The Blue Cross shop in Barnards Green Malvern has recently been refurbished and all money raised goes towards helping sick, injured and homeless pets. Pictured here is Jeanette, the Store Manager receiving our guests donations. To donate, please visit their donation page at: ww.bluecross.org.uk/donate
We would also like to thank Clare and her team at the Just for Pets store on the Malvern Retail park, for her advice on what treats to buy for our lucky winners !
Toasting new Friendships
Life doesn’t stop when your loved one moves into our home. As well as fun activities in our home, we like to make regular trips out including to Malvern’s finest wine bars. New friendships are forged, and conversation flows.
Al Fresco dining
Picnic lunch in the sun and our lovely new residents making the most of this fabulous British weather! Life is what you make it, and our home ensures our residents continue to live the life they want.
Happy 1st Birthday to Elgar Court!
This weekend we celebrated our first year in our home – and what a year it has been!
Growing month by month, we have had the enormous pleasure of welcoming new residents and guests to Elgar Court. To celebrate this milestone, Councillor Clive Hooper who was the Mayor of Malvern and officially opened our home on 27 July 2023, returned to say a few words and also present home with the Malvern Civic Society Nomination Award for best new building in Malvern.
Cutting the wonderful cake, was Cherry, our first resident to move into Elgar Court. We were also particularly touched that our resident Roger, also wanted to give thanks to the life he and his partner Sheila have built with us.
Thank you to everyone in the community who came to Elgar Court to enjoy this special event with residents and staff.
Sundae with a View
The residents at Elgar Court are very proud of their new home, and have designed their new summer signature dessert to represent our home's beautiful location called “Sundae with a view”. The sun was shining and the sundae was delicious Especially as the residents had grown some of the ingredients; We gathered from our kitchen garden the home-grown Rhubarb for the Rhubarb Gel. The fresh mint to accompany Raspberry and blackberry salad.
Ingredients
Hazel & Pecan nut Praline Rhubarb Gel with date cake crumb Pear mousse made with Millac Gold Crushed Raspberry and blackberry salad with fresh mint The basil flowers are also from the garden.We hope this inspires all of our followers to try this delicious dessert!
Mindfulness Creativity – Jewellery Making
Sometimes residents take a break from our programme of many activities (quizzes, trips out, exercise classes, cinema club…) and just chat and relax while making jewellery with this popular mindfulness activity.
To find out more about life in our home, please call: 01684 211 720
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.
