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
Celebrating Jane's Wedding Anniversary
Being an Activities Co-ordinator at Mallard Court has many varied job roles, including bringing as much happiness and pleasure for our residents, their families and friends.
We had the great pleasure of taking resident Jane, in our very own Minibus, to be with her husband Andrew and celebrate their 29th Wedding Anniversary together.
Jane, who has very limited mobility, resides at Mallard Court at this present time, and Andrew lives at their home.
Unfortunately Andrew suffered a serious motorcycle accident over a year ago, which has severely limited his mobility.
They had a really special day together thanks to the Activity Team, giving them a day to remember!
Pictured together are Jane and Andrew at home, and a wedding photo of Jane’s mum throwing confetti over the happy couple.
Homes come together for 'Big Quiz'
Barchester care homes and hospitals nationwide linked together for a fantastic quiz in celebration of Barchester’s 100th live virtual event.
Residents engaged in a variety of questions ranging from historical trivia to visual puzzles and brainteasers.
Everyone who joined had a fantastic time and enjoyed some friendly competition.
Carer of the Year
Tim Knifton, a Care Assistant employed at Mallard Court Care Home in Bridlington, has been crowned Carer of the Year for the the North East Division in the Barchester Care Awards 2024, and is through to the national round of judging.
The Barchester Care Awards celebrate the staff who go the extra mile for the benefit of the 13,000 residents living in Barchester’s 261 care homes and private hospitals across the country. Categories range from the ‘Registered Nurse of the Year’ and ‘Carer of the Year’ to ‘Dementia Care Champion’ and ‘Activities Coordinator of the Year’.
Pet therapy
We love our furry friends visiting our residents and staff at Mallard Court as they bring so much pleasure and cuddly comfort to us all.
Most people throughout their home life will have had pets of various kinds and we welcome any friendly pets to visit us here at Mallard Court.
Celebrating Birthdays
We love celebrating our birthdays together here at Mallard Court and make the day special for our residents.
Residents family and friends are encouraged to visit their loved ones and share the occasion to make the day very special for them all.
Residents join sister home for special birthday surprise
Mallard Court residents and staff enjoyed a fabulous day out to our sister home, Rivermead in Malton where we joined their residents, staff and members of the local community to celebrate a very special birthday surprise for their resident, Gary.
Gary was an avid motorbike road racer and over 150 motorbike enthusiasts attended his special birthday, with refreshments provided for everyone to enjoy especially prepared by the homes hospitality team and it a fabulous occasion.
It was a brilliant turn out and this made Gary’s 70th birthday such a wonderful and special day for him.
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.
