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
Horse Play at Mallard Court
Residents enjoyed a surprise visit from some miniature horses. Skippa, Buck and Bubbles were accompanied by their owner, Karen Hamilton-Smith, who gave an informed talk here at the home. Karen is an international American horse judge and has travelled all over the world doing what she loves. Residents were thrilled to meet Karen and her horses – it was a real treat for them – and the horses loved being petted as well.
Macmillan Coffee Morning
We spent the week at Mallard Court decorating cakes and eating them - what a chore! We also hosted a coffee morning with musical duet, Dark Moon, entertaining us. We had a cake stall, with everyone contributing, and held a raffle too. In total, managed to raise £105 for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Friendship Day at Mallard Court
We celebrated Friendship Day at Mallard Court with wine, beer and nibbles in the garden and enjoyed spending time in the sun, reminiscing about old and existing friends. We were also visited by PAT-friendly dog, Tiah. We took 5 residents to collect Tiah from the Kennels when she was just 8 weeks old, and she is a regular and popular guest at Mallard Court.
Another 10 Years of Service
Activities Coordinator, Steve Moss, reached his 10 years of service on 3rd July. Steve had his lunch with the residents and enjoyed a full waitress service. But, being Steve, he was soon doing what he does best - looking after the residents. Well done, Steve!
Care Home Open Day at Mallard Court
The following pictures are from our Care Home Open Day, which was supported by the local Bridlington community and enjoyed by everyone. It was a fantastic day with cakes and buns for sale to raise money for MND. A resident's son played the clarinet as everyone arrived, which evoked so many memories and so many tears. A magician came in to entertain both the young and the old alike, and we also enjoyed a dog show.
Happy Birthday, Elizabeth HRH
Happy birthday to you. Staff and residents at Mallard Court celebrated the Queen's 90th birthday. An afternoon of singing and dancing was followed by a traditional buffet for all to enjoy.
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.
Open Day Event
We hope you can join us as we warmly welcome you to our homes open day on Saturday 18th January.
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!
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.
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.
Looking For a Meeting Place
For further details of what Mallard Court can offer, Please get in touch with the home.
