Activities at Longueville Court Care Home
Our activities coordinators are committed to organising a variety of activities that reflect the interests and capabilities for everybody we support ensuring a person centred approach.
The team have a flexible approach to our programme and we are constantly reviewing and updating our programmes to ensure we cater for everyone's needs and varied abilities.
The activities programme includes regular trips utilising the homes minibus, these include a number of destinations of local interest. We are particularly proud of the relationship we have built with Peterborough Sailability. This registered charity offers the opportunities to those with restricted mobility to enjoy the thrill of sailing on the open water and the sense of independence that brings in specially adapted boats.
Involvement in the local community is something that the whole team are very passionate about and we provide regular visits to a number of different facilities including local schools and churches. These activities also extend too visits from "Pat dogs" and local entertainers to aid in our ongoing quest to give each individual as much support and stimulation as they require.
Martine Ratcliffe
Hello my name is Martine and I'm the Head of Activities here at Longueville Court. I joined the team in 2009 as a carer and become team leader before moving into the Activities position 3 years ago.
I'm passionate about providing life enrichment to each of our residents, as a team we aim is to bring joy on a daily basis, and make their time with us special. We pride ourselves on bringing a mixture of activities that suit everyone.
I have one daughter and 2 grandsons, when not at work I love to spend time with them making memories, am a massive lover of music and dance.
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
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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 Longueville Court Care Home
Happy Wedding Anniversary
Here at Longueville Court we are always happy to share any special occasions and today is no exception. We had the greatest pleasure of wishing a wonderful couple all the best on their wedding anniversary. Congratulations to Anu and Jithin and we hope you have a lovely day.
Singing Duo Delights
Today at Longueville Court, we had the greatest pleasure of welcoming KJ & The Catt (Don), a fantastic singing duo. We all had a really lovely afternoon with our residents as they sang their way through all different genres of music. We can't wait to welcome them back in the future!
Intergenerational Fun!
Today we had a visit from Jo Jingles Peterborough Area who performed one of their amazing intergenerational music and movement sessions at Longueville Court.
Our residents and the visiting children had a fabulous time singing songs and interacting with one another through a room filled with bubbles! We're looking forward to the groups next visit.
Cream Tea Afternoon
We held a lovely cream tea afternoon on our Kingfisher community, and for those who could not attend our lovely trolley dollies took the cakes to rooms, with a nice cup of tea.
20-Years Long Service Award
Please join us in congratulating Activities Coordinator, Karina in achieving her 20 Year Service Award with Barchester Healthcare. General Manager, Constantin presented Karina with a bottle of fizz and bouquet of flowers along with her 20-year Barchester pin badge and £250 voucher. Residents, colleagues and friends at Longueville Court would like to say a massive thank you for all her hard work and dedication. Enjoy the accolade and have fun shopping!
Treated to Preschool Visit
It was a real pleasure to have the children from Herlington preschool come and visit us today, for a spot of trick and treating. Our residents loved seeing them and handing out the goodies!
