Activities at Mulberry Court Care Home
The team at Mulberry Court works hard to support and encourage residents to participate in both group and individual activities, based around their preferences and lifestyle choices. We take time to get to know each person, sitting with them and listening to them speak about their lives, interests, and aspirations. We have access to our own minibus so outings to nearby places of interest are available; for example local museums, art galleries, garden centres, and public houses. We also host themed evenings, such as 'Quiz and Meal-in-a-Basket', 'The Races (Greyhounds, Horses)', and 'Takeaway and Movie Night' that we also encourage relatives to come to. We believe lifestyle choices and activities are one of the most important aspects of a care home, and it is essential that we help residents to have fulfilling and enjoyable lives.
Zoe Giles
Hi my name is Zoe I am the lead activities co-ordinator here at Mulberry Court, I started in January 2024 having previously worked at another care home on reception, however I started doing more and more activities with the resident’s there so when I got the chance to move across to a Barchester home and do the role of lead I took the opportunity.
I have always enjoyed organising and am usually the one in the family who brings everyone together and sorts things so I feel I have found my true calling!
I am so lucky to be able to say I love my job, no two days are ever the same, although every day is so rewarding and to know I have made a difference to someone is the greatest feeling whether that’s through a group activity or an individual room visit to even stopping and saying a few words to them.
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 Mulberry Court Care Home
Alzheimer’s Society donation
Our General Manager Rachael Moss and registered volunteer Mike Pollard were very proud to hand over a cheque for £200 to Julie Henderson, representative from the Alzheimer’s Society . We raised the money from our 'A mile a day for a week in May' where we took residents each day for a walk around the local area to raise money for this worthy cause.
Tissue Flower Making
It's amazing what you can make with tissue paper just look at these summer flower arrangements we made at Mulberry Court. A little bit fiddly but as one of our residents commented "keeps us out of mischief!"
Double celebrations
Double celebrations this week at Mulberry Court Care Home in York as Mike Pollard has been crowned Volunteer of the Year and Christopher Stone has also scooped Garden of the Year for the North Division in the Barchester Care Awards 2023 and are 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 252 care homes and private hospitals across the country. Categories range from ‘Registered Nurse of the Year’ and ‘Carer of the Year’ to ‘Dementia Care Champion’ and ‘Activities Coordinator of the Year’.
A dogs life
Across of homes residents had a fantastic time during a special live virtual event, led by Jennifer and Emily from Dogs Trust, the UK's largest dog welfare charity. Jennifer and Emily took us on a journey to discover the rich history of Dogs Trust and their facilities.
Using captivating video and photo footage, our residents were able to explore rehoming centres and learn more about the highest level of welfare offered there. It was a delightful experience for everyone, especially our dog lovers.
Caroline Plays her Flute
A lovely music afternoon in Mulberry Court as our Activities Coordinator created a brilliant playlist of our residents most favourite songs and even treated us all to some of her flute music.
A trip to Scarborough
Residents had an amazing trip out in our minibus to Scarborough where one of our fellow Barchester homes, Scarborough Hall had arranged an incredible event in their local church. Barchester homes from all over the Northern region came together for what they named ‘Choirchester’. Our residents enjoyed fish and chips on the front and then a lovely afternoon singing along with all the other residents and even the local children’s choir.
Upcoming events
Barchester's Big Quiz - Live Virtual Event
Calling all quizzers!
Join us for an exciting quiz to test your general knowledge and see who is the biggest brainbox of them all!
October
Hello October! As the leaves begin to fall we are looking forward to a fun filled month ahead - all welcome.
Volunteers - Could you make a difference?
For more information on how you could Volunteer, please contact us on 01904 671 122
Emergency Services - Take a break with us!
Calling all emergency services - take a break on us. We will have tea, coffee and maybe a cake or two!
Looking for a place to host a meeting?
Looking for a place to host a meeting - for more information on what we have to offer please contact the home.
