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
National Beer Day
Residents celebrated National Beer day in style at with a large selection of bitters, beers and ales to choose from. It didn’t take much persuading and everyone had a little taster. Fortunately it was a lovely sunny day and we were able to enjoy the afternoon outside in our gardens with a good old sing song.. We certainly “rolled out the barrel!”
Historic Hendon
Across our services we had a lovely time joining Rhiannon Watkinson from the RAF Museum London for an interactive talk exploring the exciting and innovative aviation history of Hendon.
Our residents were able to learn about the first flights from the fields at Hendon, the creation of the London Aerodrome and Battle of Britain pilots who flew from RAF Hendon.
The talk also included photographic and film material from the Museum’s archive. Residents across our homes had a fantastic time and we truly enjoyed the virtual experience.
Musical Moments
Maggie Musical Moments brought nothing but smiles to Mulberry Court when we had another amazing session full of fun and laughter for everyone.
Carer's Week
We have been appreciating all our carer's this week with treats for everyone. Our sweet trolley was overflowing with goodies for all our carer's to enjoy.
It was lovely to have the opportunity to say a big thank you for all their hard work and to all carer's everywhere you do an amazing job!
Minibus Trip
Residents have been on minibus trips throughout May and June to see the spectacular displays of Rhododendrons in Moorlands Nature Reserve located in Shipton-by-Beningbrough. Resident were walked through the beautiful flowers taking time to look at all the wildlife and scenery.
Dementia Action Week
Dementia Actions was a very busy week indeed! We did a mile a day for a week in May to raise money for Alzheimer’s Society. We then hosted a Dementia Café and asked our residents, friend and family to join us, it was such a success and we raised over £230.00
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.
