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
He’s behind you……..Oh no he isn’t!
Panto Time! Residents are making use of our new minibus Mabel and visiting local festive events. Last Friday they went to the Coach House Theatre to watch a fabulous performance of Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs. It’s heart warming to see how our life enrichment both in and out of Elgar Court is making such a difference to their daily lives. Life doesn’t stop when a loved one moves into a care home. Quite the opposite, life gets better!!!
Ding Dong Merrily on High!
The McLean Handbell Ringers came to our home to bring us even more Christmas cheer at Elgar Court. Wonderful jingles rang out as residents and staff sang along to the festive melodies Ursula and the team entertained us all with the handbells – and also let us have a go J Thank you for coming to ring out 2023 and making our morning, we look forward to seeing you again in 2024!
Giving Support to Malvern Special Families
Caring is in our nature and not just for the older people in our homes.
Malvern Special Families are a local charity that provide excellent, safe and fun social opportunities for children with disabilities and special needs, aged 5-18 years. We were grateful to be able to support this charity and their children this year by sending gift bags of Christmas goodies for a trip out to a Pantomime.
Picture here is the Chief Executive Officer, Gareth Jones. If you can support this super charity in 2024, please pop into their office for a chat on Church Street in Malvern. www.malvernspecialfamilies.org.uk
Our Local Heroes & Heroines
Our local emergency services are our Heros and Heroines going the extra mile for our communities. This week we gave out boxes of ‘Heros’ to say thank you for all your help and support in 2023, and we look forward to seeing you visit our home in 2024! Pictured here are Malvern Police, Izzy from Malvern’s Primary Care team (they co-ordinate and look after all care home residents in Malvern and surrounding communities) and Malvern Community Hospital. Heros were also given out to our hardworking Community District nursing teams.
Food bank Spreading Joy & Cheer to our Community
Our amazing residents have been baking and decorating up a storm in the last few weeks, and producing the most spectacular Christmas cakes for our local Malvern and Upton Upon Severn Foodbanks. We hope the lucky recipients enjoy their Christmas cakes made with care and love by our residents ! Picture here is the Malvern Spring Lane and Lyttlelton Well Food bank (with our Resident ambassador Maureen) and Upton Upon Severn Food bank team and Santa himself! We received a thank you note from Food Bank Chairman, Peter Buchanon and even made the local press!
Malvern residential home holds Christmas bake fundraiser | Malvern Gazette Malvern care residents donate homemade cakes to local foodbanks - The Malvern Observers Malvern residential home holds Christmas bake fundraiser | Worcester News Residential home holds Christmas bake off fundraisers for foodbanks (msn.com) Residents Do Christmas Bauble Cake Bake Off For Local Foodbanks (thecareruk.com)
Ho, Ho, Ho – Look who came to our home!
Guess who came to our home and visited local children, our residents and staff?
Father Christmas came to our home this week to give out chocolate treats to little ones who had been good all year – and also our residents! Staff too were also rewarded as they have taken such great care of our wonderful residents.
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.
