Activities at Mallard Court Care Home

Staff and residents at Barchester’s Mallard Court care home in have been marking World Cancer Day by fundraising to support this worthy cause.

World Cancer Day took place on 4th February.  The idea behind the day is to have one single initiative when the entire world can come together to fight cancer.  Thanks to research, two in four people will now survive their cancer for 10 years or more.  World Cancer Day unites people, communities and entire countries to raise awareness and take action against cancer.

The staff and residents marked the day by discussing how cancer had affected their lives and the lives of their loved ones.  They also organised a raffle after making a hamper and wreath.

Mallard Court care home in Bridlington prepared a traditional Burns Night Supper to the tune of bagpipes and Scottish themed music and capers continued throughout the afternoon and early evening.

Staff and residents at the home were involved in a number of activities including “catch Hamish the haggis” and “tossing the caber” to mark the Scottish institution, including a quiz on Scotland and a general talk on this beautiful country steeped in history.

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General Manager, Dianne Peters, at Mallard Court, thought it was a perfect occasion to celebrate an afternoon steeped in age-old tradition as well as enjoying Scottish nibbles, treats and drinks

Mallard Court resident, Riss celebrated her 94 years young birthday surrounded by residents and staff at the home. Riss was delighted with the cards, gifts and flowers received by her family and friend before blowing out the candles on her delicious home-made birthday cake, especially prepared by the homes hospitality team.  Riss was also pleased to see her family with a special visit in the homes designated visitor suite and for those not able to travel, Skype calls.  Happy birthday Riss!

Residents at Mallard Court celebrated International Flower Day which took place on 21st January.  International Flower Day promotes the psychological boost that flowers can give to people. From growing and nurturing plants and flowers, to gifting flowers to show love and appreciation, and sometimes just the simple act of admiring their beauty – flowers have the power to make someone’s day. 

Ray at resident at the home commented, “how much he had enjoyed the day as it had brought back many fond memories of spending time in his own garden, pruning his beloved roses”

Residents at Mallard Court have been hard at work creating cards to send to their loved ones as a surprise during the festive period. They have also been making use of skype and facetime so that they can video call their relatives – although some weren’t too sure about the new technology at the start of the pandemic but now thoroughly enjoy the many new ways of keeping in touch with their loved ones!

Residents and staff at Mallard Court said a fond farewell to popular resident Neil as he returned home to rejoin his family at the Expanse hotel in Bridlington for Christmas after residing at the home since July 2019.  Neil was a much loved character at the home and will be missed greatly but the team are delighted that he has been able to return home and wish both Neil and his family a very happy Christmas.