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
Popping in for a brew on their break!
Here at Mallard we welcome all the Emergency Services Personnel to come have a break and enjoy a cuppa and cake with residents and staff as part of the homes ‘take a break on us’ initiative.
We love it when they pop in and visit us as we share stories together, and one of the gentleman shared photos of his German Shepherds, Jax and Nico who are brothers. We love our pet therapy and these photos are adorable!
If you know members of the Ambulance, Police, Fire or District Nurses who support our community we extend a warm invitation for them to join us too.
Sensory Sessions
Here at Mallard Court on our Memory Lane Community, we love our Sensory Activity sessions which brings so much joy for our residents and staff. We are always looking for ways to improve the well-being of people living with dementia to engage them in sensory activities.
Sensory activities are designed to stimulate the senses through touch, smell, taste, sight and sound. It is important to increase socialisation to help reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness, and improve stimulation and improve memory, attention and concentration.
Raising funds for charity
Mallard Court Care Home residents, families, friends and staff are raising funds for a registered charity Skydive for the “Make It Shine SEN project”
A residents son, 69 years of age and his daughter who is 16 years old, will bravely performing this double Skydive on Saturday 3rd August.
We will be holding a Prize Tombola and sponsor sheets to help raise funds for this worthy cause.
Home celebrate 10-years long service
Our Care Worker, Ebony has received a prestigious 10 Year Service Award in celebration of working at Barchester Healthcare for over 10 years.
Ebony Colman, Care Assistant NVQ Level 2, started work at Barchester, in February 2014, and has worked with residents and their relatives to ensure that their needs have been met over the years. Ebony is a very popular and much loved member of the Mallard Court care team, by our residents, families, visitors and staff alike.
Ebony studied Childcare at East Riding College Bridlington, before joining Mallard Court as a Care Worker. Ebony is also one of the Mallard Court’s Dementia Champions.
London Ladies
As part of our International Women’s Day celebrations, Residents from across our services were thrilled to join tour guide, Mandy Morrow, for an exciting talk about some Legendary London Ladies.
Mandy shared the fascinating stories of eight ladies with us, from the one of the richest heiresses in the world to the original 'Roaring Girl'.
Everyone who participated truly enjoyed the experience and were delighted to take a walk down memory lane.
Bingo Bonanza
Across the country our homes and hospitals came together to find out which care home or hospital had the best Bingo players as they teamed up for Barchester’s Bingo Bonanza.
Residents were treated to some exciting virtual games of Bingo as part of Barchester’ very own game show series.
Everyone who participated had a fantastic time and enjoyed some friendly competition.
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.
