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
Spring Fair
Here at Mallard Court we had a fabulous day at our Spring Fair on Saturday 24th February.
The atmosphere was wonderful with a wide variety of stalls for everyone to enjoy and bargains to have!
It was lovely to see our residents, family, friends and staff sharing this special occasion together.
Our Summer Fair is to be held on Saturday 17th August 2024
We love our volunteers here at Mallard Court
Here at Mallard Court we love our volunteers helping with our Activities Team, and they bring something extra special for everyone.
A very special young lady called Grace visits every week, to spend time joining in our activity sessions with our residents, visitors and staff.
Grace with her Grandma, are helping us at our Spring Fair with other volunteers, along with Megan, our Work placement student from the East Riding of Bridlington college.
Pamper Sessions
We love our pampering sessions here at Mallard Court, whether it’s having a nail manicure, hand massage, foot spa or having your hair styled by our very talented hairdresser, Graham.
Pamper sessions are a very important and intimate activity for our residents to enjoy, sharing fond memories of times gone bye, and enjoying a cup of tea together
Valentine's inspired virtual event
Staff and residents at Barchester’s Mallard Court care home in Bridlington were treated to an interactive virtual Valentine’s 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, all sourced from her local flower farm. 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 Valentine’s-themed table decorations. The displays will be used to decorate the home ready for Valentine’s Day celebrations. Some residents chose flowers in traditional red and white hues, chosen from some of their favourite blooms. The greenery was sourced from the gardens around Mallard Court.
20-years long service celebrated
A Domestic Assistant at Mallard Court care home in Bridlington has received a prestigious 20 Year Long Service Award in celebration of working at Barchester Healthcare for 20 years.
Sue Kirby, started at Barchester in January 2024 and she is a much loved and admired employee by her work colleagues, residents and their families.
Sue with her bubbly, lively personality and good sense of humour, is such a dedicated employee, and always makes time to have a friendly chat with anyone.
Flower Crafts
We love our flower craft activities here at Mallard Court sharing the wide variety of beautiful flowers and which are our overall favourite ones.
It’s such a therapeutic activity, reminiscing together the time we have spent tending our gardens over the seasons.
We are really looking forward to our gardening club activity which commences in February, for everyone to join in together.
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.
