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
International Nurses' Day
Longueville Court celebrated all the hard work that our fabulous nurses do at the home on International Nurses' Day, with gifts and treats for all.
Sailing Season
Residents are thoroughly enjoying sailing season, as always. Everyone sails around the lake with their sailing buddy and particularly enjoy steering the vessel. They've also benefited from the new hoist that Longueville Court kindly donated with the help of the Barchester's Charitable Foundation. Sailing is definitely one outing we all look forward to time and time again.
Volunteer Recognition Day
Every volunteer at Longueville Court is very much appreciated and recognised as an integral part of the team and a very valuable asset to the home.
For that reason, we took advantage of Volunteer Recognition Day by having a surprise presentation to show them just how much we appreciate their efforts.
We are lucky enough to have a total of 11 volunteers who help us tremendously by befriending residents, driving the mini bus, running our shop and helping us with all of our activities on a regular basis.
We value all of our volunteers and they really do make a difference to the lives of residents at Longueville Court. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Easter Basket Winners
Queenie (pictured) was one of our three Easter Basket competition winners. They were delighted to have their designs chosen by General Manager, Tina Stebbings. They thoroughly enjoyed decorating and filling the baskets that are now proudly displayed in reception for everyone to see over the Easter weekend.
Easter Baskets
We had lots of fun decorating our Easter baskets over the last few days and taking part in various arts and crafts activities to help decorate our Easter tree.
Employee of the Month - April
Longueville Court's Employee of the Month for April is Emma Driver, who is our home's Administrator. Emma is always cheerful and very hardworking and is always on hand to provide support and guidance to her colleagues and residents. Well done, Emma.
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.
