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.

Enriching life
Watch our video on life enrichment in our homes.

Zoe Giles

Lead Activities Co-ordinator

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.

Life-encriching activities booklet

Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
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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

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.

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.

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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.

Upcoming events

Countdown to Christmas

Counting down the days to Christmas with a fun filled month ahead and we extend a warm invitation for you to join us - all welcome.

Merry Christmas!

Janauary

Hello January!  As we step into 2025 we extend a warm invitation for you to join us - 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.