Activities at Falmouth Court Care Home
We understand that the people we support have passions and interests that could be difficult to pursue after moving into a care home – but that doesn’t mean we don’t encourage them to try! Some hobbies can define a person, so our Activities Coordinators are dedicated to ensuring that everyone we support is able to do what makes them happy to the best of their abilities. Social events are organised with individual tastes in mind and with the idea that residents have the opportunity to try new and exciting things.
Chloe Collins
I have moved to Falmouth from Kent where I was already in place at another Barchester home as the Activities Coordinator. I love providing our residents with fulfilling activities and my specialty is arts and crafts. I have a degree in Fine Arts and achieved a first in the subject. I strive to provide our residents with a varied range of life enriching activities. I like to get to know each residents and their interests to I can tailor activities to individuals interests and hobbies.
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 Falmouth Court Care Home
Visit to Helston Railway
Our residents had a lovely spooky trip out this week to the Helston Railway. Helston Railway being the most southern railway in the UK were running some special Halloween themed trips so we thought we would load up the mini bus and go along for a ride. With lots of pumpkins and spooktacular decorations along the way, everyone had a fantastic time. With coffees and hot chocolates in hand, tales of train rides of yester year were shared by our residents as we steamed along the Cornish countryside. One resident 'Joe' was taken back to childhood when he used to spend time at Liverpool Street Station taking note of the train engine numbers.
Drums for Fun
What a wonderful and fun afternoon we had with a visit from Drums 4 Fun. They provide percussion interactive experience workshops designed to promote and improve mental health, self-esteem and wellbeing. Our residents had a fabulous time and some even got up dancing while listening to some tunes of yester year.
Everyone was left wanting more and are looking forward to the next visit.
World Cruise - Japan
Our famous 'World Cruise' event this time stopping in Japan was another great success and enjoyed hugely by the residents of Falmouth Court. We docked and our residents their families and friends enjoyed all sorts of delicious sampling bites from Japan prepared by our very talented chefs.
Everyone then tried their hand at making origami swans followed but a fun chopstick competition!
Trip to the Donkey Sanctuary
What a lovely sunny trip we all had to The Flicka Foundation Donkey Sanctuary. Our ladies had a lovely afternoon seeing the donkeys and ponies. Everyone enjoyed the last of the summer sun while taking in the breathtaking views out over Falmouth Bay. Of course coffee and delicious cake in the café was essential before a little stop in the gift shop before returning back to the home.
Resident Art Exhibition
We had a very wonderful Evening for our resident and staff Art Exhibition. With some members of our local community coming and joining our residents to enjoy some delicious cheese and wine and view many different types of arts and crafts.
It was a splendid evening and our residents thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to exhibit their lovely pieces while making new acquaintances.
Trip to Falmouth Art Gallery
Our residents had a lovely trip to Falmouth Art Gallery to see the exhibition;
The Legend of King Arthur: A Pre-Raphaelite Love Story
The exhibition tells the story for the first time of the links between the world-famous legend of King Arthur, the renowned Pre-Raphaelite artists and Cornwall’s Arthurian heritage.
It brings together over 60 iconic works of art from public and private collections and is an exclusive opportunity to see the entire Lady of Shalott series of paintings by John William Waterhouse exhibited together for the first time in the UK
Everyone really enjoyed their trip and many discussions were had over the beauty of the display.
