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
Pamper Days
We all need a little TLC and some of life’s little luxuries we all take for granted. Many of our residents look forward to our weekly pamper days. From foot massages, nail painting, manicures and hair-cuts. We just need a Spa day and then we’re be ready for the party season!
Everyone feels so much better when we’ve been spoilt and pampered.
Diwali Celebrations
Diwali, also known as the festival of lights, is the biggest festival celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and Buddhists around the world. It also celebrates the triumph of good over evil – of light over darkness. So here at Orton we decided we should celebrate it too.
With an assortment of hot Indian foods from Samosa’s, Onion Bhaji’s, to Chicken Tikka skewers. Lots of tiny twinkly lights with Indian music and I hear a little dancing from Martine from Activities. All these lovely nibbles went on our trolley and went to all our communities for everyone to enjoy. We will all be celebrating this again next year. It was a lovely treat for all the residents and staff.
Halloween Spooktacular
For this year’s Halloween Spooktacular, we tried our luck at making glow in the dark ghost’s from recycled milk cartons, with a prize for the best friendly ghost. We also made hanging spiders & creepy crawlies. So we could hang them from the resident’s windows.
With help from the residents we decorated the lounge and the reception area to make a spooky atmosphere for our families and friends that came to have outdoor visits.
Arts and Crafts Session
Residents enjoyed an autumn arts and crafts session on our Robin community. The residents painted various objects and used colourful autumn leaves to decorate them, It was a lovely afternoon, enjoyed by all.
Happy Birthday!
Adrian, a resident at the home, celebrated his 50th birthday in style! Adrian enjoyed a safe visit and a birthday cake with his family! Happy birthday from everyone at the home.
15 Years of Service
Margery Dino, General Manager at the home, celebrated 15 years of service and received an award along with beautiful flowers. It was a special day for everyone at the home. Congratulations!
Upcoming events
Countdown to Christmas
Take a look at all of the wonderful festive events and activities throughout December. Please feel free to join our celebrations. Contacts us for more information.
