Activities at Mallard Court Care Home
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.
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 Mallard Court Care Home
A Special Visit from Marley
Here at Mallard Court we had a very special visit from a new born baby boy called Marley.
Marley is the baby son of a Mallard Court carer, and he was an instance hit with everyone, receiving lots of cuddles from our residents and staff.
We love young children to visit us hers at Mallard Court, and in the new year we are introducing a new Toddler Group.
We will be inviting the local Nurseries and mothers and their children, to enjoy activities and refreshments together with our residents.
Christmas Celebrations
Here at Mallard Court we had lots of fun on the run up to Christmas.
We had visits from the local schools and children’s nurseries singing our favourite Christmas songs together.
We had visits from two cheeky Elves, our very own volunteer Grace ( who is such a popular member of the Activity Team) and photos with our Christmas picture frame.
Happy 105th Birthday Anne!
Here at Mallard Court we had a very special birthday as resident Anne Cormack celebrated her 105th birthday with family, residents and staff.
Anne said how much she enjoyed her birthday and thanked everyone for the beautiful flowers, presents and cards.
Anne’s secret to long life is healthy living and hard work!
Congratulations from everyone at Mallard Court.
Meet the Reindeers
Across our homes we got into the Christmas spirit of things by joining a festive live virtual experience, led by Des and Kelly from Performing Pets.
Our residents were thrilled to meet the charming furry friends and get up close and personal with the reindeers. We certainly learnt some interesting facts about the animals and had a fantastic time.
We love a Birthday Celebration!
Here at mallard Court we love celebrating our residents birthdays which are so important to us all.
It is very heart-warming to see the excitement and pleasure on our residents faces.
We have a very special birthday in December when our resident Anne Cormack will be celebrating her landmark 105th birthday with her family, friends and staff.
Lest We Forget
We had a heart-warming activity here at Mallard Court preparing a beautiful display of flowers for Remembrance Sunday.
We created together a lovely display to remember the service and sacrifice of all those who that have defended our freedoms, and protected our way of life.
We watched the ceremony on our big screen TV, and joined together for the 2 minute silence at 11am on Sunday morning.
Upcoming events
Tea and a Tour
Join us on the morning of the 28th November for our Tea and a Tour event and enjoy some tasty treats and refreshments.
Pie and Ale Event
Join us and RSVP for our exclusive pie and ale event on 28th November
Parkinson's UK Coffee Morning
Join us on November 29th as we welcome the local Parkinson's UK branch to our homes coffee morning.
Open Day
We warmly welcome you to join us for our homes open day event on Saturday 30th November.
November
Join us in November as we look ahead to the life enrichment and community events coming soon to our home.
Christmas Card Competition
Find out more and join in our homes Christmas card competition.
Autumn Newsletter
Our Autumn Newsletter is here! Read all about the latest news from within the home and our upcoming events.
Christmas Respite
With Christmas just around the corner, it is never too early to consider booking some respite care for your loved one this year.
Countdown to Christmas
Take a look at the exciting festive events coming to our home this holiday season.
Financial Planning Seminar
We welcome you to join us on January 9th as we welcome Murray Hills Solicitors for a highly informative and free seminar on future planning.
Community Cafe
Join us every third Thursday of the month for our homes Community Cafe in association with our friends at 'Active Communities'
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.
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.
Coffee Morning
Come along and make new friends at our popular coffee morning - 1st Tuesday of the month from 11.00 am. All welcome.
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.
