Activities at Mallard Court Care Home
Our teams are trained to enrich the lives of residents through stimulating the mind, body and soul, and taking the time to learn about each person to ensure everyone receives support that adds enrichment to their life. We provide a wide range of group activities and individual one to one activities to meet our residents needs including musical entertainers, PAT dog visits, minibus outings, themed events and much more!
We take a person centred approach when planning each individuals activities so they can achieve a feeling of self worth and well-being.
We hold monthly meetings with the residents and also regular meetings with their family and friends, discussing any ideas that they may have, and also any problems that their may have. Both of our activities coordinators, Steve and Lynne, have completed NAPA Activity Workers Level 2 Award training, and are continually seeking new ideas so we can ensure life in the home is as varied and interesting as possible. We encourage strong community links with the local schools, colleges and local charities in the community. Steve is supported also by his dogs, Tia, Pebbles and Oscar who give great pleasure to the residents in our home, and can often be seen either on a persons lap or being taken for a walk around the home. Many of the visitors that come into Mallard Court commented that it is so friendly and welcoming.
Steve Moss
Hi, my name is Steve, and I have been a Lifestyle Coordinator at Mallard Court since 2006, and have achieved the NAPA (National Association of Activity Providers) Level 2 Award in Activity Provision in the Care Sector.
We provide a wide range of activities for the people we support, as well as for their families and friends. I also love to have one-to-one chats with residents who like to reminisce about their lives over a cup of tea and some biscuits.
We have our own minibus and have fun days out sight-seeing, having a picnic or going a local pub for a drink and a meal. We also arrange for local artists to provide musical entertainment for everyone at Mallard Court.
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 Mallard Court Care Home
Home host art exhibition
Mallard Court opened its doors to the local community for a day of tea, entertainment and art on Saturday 18th January. Visitors and guests had the pleasure of meeting a local artist, Megan Clough, who is also a member of our care team and were able to marvel at our wonderful works throughout the exhibition.
Guests were able to enjoy home-made cakes prepared by the home’s Head Chef, and had the chance to meet the team and take a tour of the home.
Community NHS Cafe
We were delighted to welcome Aaron and Alicia from the NHS Humber and East Riding Teaching Trust as they joined our residents, colleagues and loved at our monthly community cafe.
There was plenty of hearty chatter and delicious sweet treats on offer courtesy of Gill our talented Head Chef.
Future Planning Seminar
We were privileged to be visited by Philip Sainsbury from local solicitors, Murray Hills.
Philip gave a highly informative talk to the visiting community, our residents and relatives about the importance of writing a will, lasting power of attorney and probate amongst many other aspects of future planning which was gratefully received by the audience.
Our Customer Relationship Manager, Mark was also present to answer any questions our visitors had with regards to care.
There was also a selection of home made cakes and refreshments on offer courtesy of our wonderful kitchen team.
Olive's Festive Retirement Party
We were delighted to welcome Guide Dog Olive and her owner Raven, as Olive enjoyed a special retirement party to celebrate her long service with her owner. Olive is now over 11 years old and has worked as a Guide Dog since she was 18 months old.
Everyone at the home wishes Olive a very happy retirement, and Olive will be visiting us in the New Year in her new role as a therapy dog. Finally, we were also thrilled to welcome Santa Claus as he visited Mallard Court to wish our residents and Olive a very merry Christmas.
Mulled Wine & Mince Pies
The residents and guests thoroughly enjoyed an afternoon filled with festive music, mulled wine, mince pies, and delightful company as our Christmas events scheduled carried on at pace.
They reminisced about Christmases past and shared their favourite festive memories. Overall, it was a lovely afternoon filled with merriment.
Festive Spirit in the Community
In the spirit of community engagement and togetherness, our team visited the Bridlington ambulance station, police station, and fire station, bringing along a selection of freshly baked minced pies and festive treats.
The homemade goods were warmly received by our blue-light heroes.
Upcoming events
RSPB Birdwatch Competition
Join our special photography competition and get snapping our wonderful feathered friend as part of of the RSPB Great British Birdwatch.
Memories & Mocktails
Join us for our Dementia friendly event on Thursday 30th January
January
Happy New Year! Join us as we celebrate the New Year with a collection of fun and exciting community and life enrichment events!
Spring RNLI Jumble Sale & Tombola
We hope you can join us on February 1st for our spring jumble sale as we help to raise funds for the RNLI.
Christmas Newsletter
Our Christmas Newsletter is now available for you to download and enjoy. Find out about the latest news from our home and upcoming events.
February
Take a look at our upcoming life enrichment and community events coming to the home in February.
Emergency Services - Take a break on us!
Come and take a break on us! Calling all emergency personnel - ambulance, police, district nurses - come and enjoy a drink and slice of cake on your break.
Volunteers - Could you make a difference?
We recognise the impact a Volunteer can make on the lives of our residents, do you have any spare time? For more information we'd love to hear from you.
Community Cancer Support Cafe
We know the importance of supporting our local community and to wish to offer a space and support to those who have been affected by cancer with our specialist community cafe.
Carer's Cafe
We understand the importance of looking after the local community and are offering a comfortable space for carers to connect with one another.
Community Cafe
Join us every third Thursday of the month for our homes Community Cafe in association with our friends at 'Active Communities'
Looking For a Meeting Place
For further details of what Mallard Court can offer, Please get in touch with the home.
Dementia Cafe
We know how important it is supporting our local community and extend an invitation to join us at our monthly dementia cafe, last Tuesday of the month from 2.00 pm.
Coffee Morning
Come along and make new friends at our popular coffee morning - 1st Tuesday of the month from 11.00 am. All welcome.
