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
A Christmas Carol with the Old Vic
Across our homes we’ve had the most wonderful time celebrating the festive season with a special screening of 2020’s OLD VIC: IN CAMERA – A Christmas Carol.
This beautifully staged production brought the magic of Dickens’ classic tale right into our homes. A huge thank you to The Old Vic theatre for sharing this incredible performance with us. It was a truly wonderful experience.
Christmas Fayre
At Mallard Court Care Home in Bridlington, we kicked off our Christmas celebrations in style. Yesterday, we had a dual celebration with our Christmas Fete and Community Open Day.
The atmosphere was delightful, with residents, their families, friends, and staff all enjoying a wonderful day together.
We have an exciting line-up of activities and events planned for the lead-up to Christmas, and everyone is welcome to join in the festivities.
Parkinson's Cafe
Staff and residents at our home linked in with the local Parkinson’s UK branch to host a support café for the local community and residents affected by Parkinson’s UK.
The residents and members of the community spent the morning getting to know one another, speaking about their experiences and offering support and contacts to each other. Leading up to the event members of the team and guests spent time learning about how Parkinson’s disease can affect different parts of the brain and the body causing involuntary movements or rigidity in muscles which can then ‘freeze up’ and not work and ways that we can support those in the wider community effected by Parkinson’s.
A Visit By The School of Dance
As November drew to a close, we had the honor of hosting some very special guests. It was a delight to welcome the gifted young dancers from the Collette Tyler School of Dance in Bridlington.
These exceptional visitors enthralled our residents, their families, and other guests with a spectacular variety of performances that included ballet, tap, and a routine brimming with pop energy.
We are immensely thankful to the school for spending the evening with us, and we look forward to the opportunity of welcoming them again in the future.
Festive Floristry Workshop
Staff and residents across our homes were treated to an interactive virtual Christmas-inspired table decorating masterclass, courtesy of talented master florist, Kathryn Delve.
Kathryn is an independent florist based in Somerset, she specialises in creating unique wedding and event flowers. She takes much of her inspiration for her displays from the beautiful scenery that surrounds her home and the changing seasons and colours.
During the workshop, residents were invited to join Kathryn to make beautiful Christmas-themed table decorations.
Pie and Ale Event
The excitement from our community coffee morning launch continued as residents, friends, and family enjoyed a 'pie and ale' event at lunchtime.
Our exceptional Head Chef, Gill, prepared a range of exquisite and tasty homemade pies, while our activities team provided a curated assortment of ales to complement the meal.
Everyone had a lovely time complimenting the chef and savouring the varying ales on offer.
Upcoming events
Open Day Event
We invite you to join us for our homes open day event from 10am - 4pm on Saturday 5th April.
World Parkinson's Day Support Group
Join our support group as we mark World Parkinson's Day on Friday11th April.
Spring Fair
We hope you can join us on Saturday 12th April for our homes Spring Fair with lots of fun and entertainment for all the family.
Easter Art Competition
Take part in our Easter art competition and either send your best piece of Easter themed art or pick up a colouring page from the home and win a prize.
April
Join us as we look ahead to our Easter celebrations, life enrichment and community events.
Spring Newsletter
Our Spring Newsletter is live. Find out about the latest goings on in the home and events coming soon.
May
Join us at the home as we look forward to the warmer months and take a look at our upcoming events and activities.
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.
