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
Caring is in our nature!
We have been open for three weeks now – hoorah! However, people passing by have noticed that we have scaffolding up again…..
But no, thankfully our building isn’t faulty or falling down. You will be pleased to hear that as well as taking great care of our residents, we are currently taking great care of local nature too by installing bird boxes and bat boxes onto Elgar Court.
Next week is National Bat Week, so we will post any pictures of wildlife we see from our second floor terrace, where we will have a ‘birds eye’ view !!
Cinema club is now in full swing!
Friday cinema club is now well under way, with our residents enjoying watching films the way they used to at the cinema - a tub of ice cream and popcorn! Giggles were heard all afternoon from the lounge, as residents watched their chosen ‘film du jour’, ‘The Fully Monty’! Families and friends of residents are also welcome, so please do drop by and join in
A little bit of Italy comes to Elgar Court this week
At Elgar Court, resident enrichment is an incredibly important part of our care. This week, one of our fun activities was Italian themed, with residents enjoying pizzas they created and made themselves.
Residents started the day with a continental breakfast of platters of melon, Italian meats, cheeses and croissants. Then at lunchtime, fun and laughter filled our dining room with residents making their pizzas – and wearing their Chef hats!. As you can see from the results, these pizzas looked delicious and our residents were super pleased with their creations – all enjoyed with a variety of homemade Italian side dishes and desserts of Tiramisu and a Limoncello tart. Buon appetito!
Finding Joy - One to One Time
A Resident’s daily enrichment and joy can take many forms, which is why one to one quality time is really meaningful to a resident, and to us.
Truly getting to know our residents, ensures we meet their emotional needs and more importantly, these are understood by us. Pictured here is our carer Fran, exploring a number of activities with our special resident, Martha and finding out what gives her joy.
Celebrating our Community Nurses
We are very lucky to have such a wonderful Primary Care Network team in Malvern.
Today, Linda an Advanced Clinical Practitioner, from the Malvern Primary Care Network team, came to our home to register one of our new residents and meet our caring team.
Pictured here is Sarah our General Manager, giving Linda freshly baked chocolate chip cookies (by our Chef), to take back for her nursing team. See you soon Linda!
Always a Warm Welcome!
Welcoming another new resident today.
We know that moving into a new home can be an unsettling experience for residents.
One of our heartfelt gestures that makes our residents feel so warmly welcomed, are our team at Elgar court and, the thoughtful treats waiting for them when they arrive. Whether it’s fresh flowers, a newspaper or for example edible delights, we personalise each welcome gift to our new resident.
To find out more about our home, please call us on: 01684 211720
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.
