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
Gentlemen enjoying the garden
This week our gentlemen have particularly enjoyed being in the garden. Richard and Peter enjoyed a game of quoits with Gail, and Tom just took the time to relax and enjoy the surroundings.
Magic tablet
Longueville Court has a magic tablet which can be used for all sorts of interactive activities, whether it is a quiz (pictured) or games to encourage physical activity, mental agility. Players find it really engaging.
Trivial Pursuit
Longueville Court has been taking its activities outside to make the most of the recent warm weather. Gail, from the Activities Team, played a very friendly game of Trivial Pursuit with residents - it was too hot to get really competitive.
Getting artistic
This week at Longueville Court we have be practising our artistry, using clay to model shapes and ornaments, and enjoying painting some pictures.
A happy reunion for Steven and Alf
Steven was delighted to see his dad, Alf, in person for the first time in nearly four months. Steven moved to Longueville Court in 2018, where he lives in our community for adults with disabilities. He lived here previously for a few years too. Steven has cerebral palsy and communicates using a computer. He and Alf were overjoyed to see each other again, and Alf desperately wanted to hug his son, but that will come one day. They are now enjoying regular weekly visits.
60th Wedding Anniversary celebrations
Staff and residents at Longueville Court were delighted to celebrate Renata and Bruce's 60th wedding anniversary, by holding a small socially distanced reception for them and their daughter, Sarah, in the garden in front of our care home. Renata is a resident here and current circumstances mean that Bruce was not able to put on a lunch party with friends and family at their own home. However, we wanted them to have a meaningful celebration and the opportunity to reflect on everything they have achieved together, including their time at university, their careers, their wedding, raising their two daughters, enjoying retirement and travelling the world. We arranged refreshments, a gift table, a celebration cake and balloons. We all enjoyed seeing their happiness and hope we have given them some good memories of their very special celebration. Congratulations Renata and Bruce!
