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.
Read our brochure
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
Trip to the pub!!!
Ramblewood inn...
As the sun was shining we decided to take a trip to our local watering hole for a few drinks in the beer garden, it was a lovely afternoon of laughter.
Rugby time!!
A special day was enjoyed by one of our residents, Louise. As part of our wishing tree project, Louise asked if she could go to watch her favourite team play rugby!! Two of our ladies, Martine and Liz, made her wish come true this weekend, as they went to see the Northampton Saints play at their home ground and had a spot of lunch too!!!
Spring Fair Success
Would like to say a big thank you to all the residents, relatives, staff and visitors that came to support us on our first major event of this year!
It was really lovely to have a mix of stall holders come into our home and have such a pletherer of creativity and locally produced goods on offer.
Our raffle tickets will remain on sale until Good Friday with all proceeds going to the Residents Fund for those extra special day trips.
We look forward to seeing you all again at our Summer Fete.
Fun at Local Community Centre
We had the greatest of pleasures of joining the lovely social group at The George Alcock Centre this week. As always we were welcomed with open arms and the conversation was flowing. Our group enjoyed a game of "What's in the bag?" there were some very interesting answers and the Longueville residents didn't do too bad in the end.
We ended the group as usual with a good old sing-a-long!
A Jar of Creative Love
We celebrated Mother’s Day in style. As well as many visits from families and friends, the ladies were treated to handmade gifts and invited to share in an afternoon tea celebration. In the weeks prior to Mother’s Day residents, supported by members of the Activities Team, met regularly to create 60 individual glass vases. These were made using recycled jars and a variety of techniques to decorate, based on the skills residents brought to the table, including paint daubing, glass painting and marbling, they were later embellished with glitter and ribbons ready for presentation.
Residents; Ruby and Norman, who were involved in the gift preparation, visited the ladies of Longueville Court on Mothering Sunday, to deliver the vases which were filled with beautiful daffodils. These were welcomed with big smiles, many compliments were paid, with ‘lovely’, ‘thank you’ and ‘beautiful’ frequently among them. Family members visiting the home gave praise and thanked all those involved.
General Manager, Bheki Perelion said: “We’ve all had a really lovely day, this unique crafting activity brought together so many individuals to create personalised vases and put smiles on so many faces. The delicious afternoon tea organised by Activities and prepared by our brilliant Chefs rounded off such a special day.”
Happy Birthday 'Damian'
Here at Longueville Court it's been another busy but exciting day. As well as our residents enjoying the activities on offer, it's been an extra special day for one individual. Today was the 50th birthday of one of our residents Damian and he was able to go visit his friend before returning to the home and being surprised by the staff with cakes, snacks and treats, whilst they all sang Happy birthday to him.
We don't need an excuse to celebrate!!
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.
