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
International Women's Day
Here at Mallard Court we had a lovely day celebrating International Women’s Day with live musical entertainment with singer guitarist Simon Nisbett.
We created our very own eye-catching display featuring some famous women from around the world with some beautiful Tulips.
Mothers Day
Here at Mallard Court we celebrated the very special Mother’s Day with some lovely flower arrangements and creating an eye-catching window display together. There was delicious refreshments for everyone including homemade scones with jam, strawberries and cream.
The atmosphere was lovely and it was heart-warming to see our residents enjoying the day together with their families.
Historic Royal Palaces
Across our services, our residents were treated to a special virtual sensory storytelling session. Together with Art Historian Jon Sleigh and the Historic Royal Palaces community team, we explored several royal palaces through the theme of food, dining and celebration!
We enjoyed a fantastic taste-a-long experience from the comfort of our home, from Tudor treats to Stuart sweets. A lovely time was had by all.
The Arctic Airship Italia
Across our services we had a lovely time joining Mark Piesing for an exciting virtual event to discuss his book ‘N-4 Down: The Hunt for The Arctic Airship Italia’.
Our residents were thrilled to find out more about the book and the fascinating story of the world-famous exploring airship Italia, returning from the North Pole on May 24, 1928. The airship was struck by a terrible storm and crashed somewhere over the Arctic ice, triggering the largest polar rescue mission in history.
The virtual book club experience was truly enjoyed by all.
Live Musical Entertainment
Here at Mallard Court we love our music, especially live entertainment, and having a good old sing-a-long and dancing together.
We celebrated Buddy Holly’s birthday recently and decided to hold a 50’s & 60’s musical fortnight, as the music from this period is so popular with our residents.
Trips to the Bridlington Spotlight Theatre
Mallard Court residents enjoy their regular visits to the Bridlington Spotlight Theatre which is a lovely venue to watch classic Musicals on the giant screen and the Spotlight members are so friendly and welcoming.
In February we went to see the screening of the musical “ Mary Poppins” and we all agreed what a brilliant film it is.
We are really looking forward to our next visit on March 6th to see the musical “ Olkahoma! “ to have a good old sing a long together.
The Spotlight Theatre Company perform a wide variety of entertaining shows and events for the local community and are a very Dementia Friendly organisation.
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.