Activities at Mulberry Court Care Home

Our amazing carer Bless Palmer who retired after 10 years long service in January 2023 was nominated for North Yorkshire Carer of the Year! The anonymous nominations were made and we find out on 28th September whether Bless has won, whatever the outcome we are all very proud of Bless!

On International Nurses Day we made a special effort to thank our own nurses here at Mulberry Court with a little pamper package to unwind when they get home after a long shift.

Residents across our services had a delightful time during a special virtual sensory storytelling event, led by Art Historian Jon Sleigh from the Historic Royal Palaces.

Jon took us on a journey to discover some of the more unusual and unexpected inhabitants of the palaces and the Tower of London, sharing fascinating stories about the pets at the palaces.

Whilst enjoying the virtual experience, our residents were treated to hot beverages, delicious biscuits, berries and cakes.  It was a truly lovely time for all.

There wasn’t a dry eye in the house at Mulberry Court care home in York as staff and residents waved off fellow resident, Jean Doughty, to go and see her great-grandson, Ricky Doughty marry his gorgeous bride Becky Taylor at York Registry Office.  It was touch and go whether Jean would be able to attend the ceremony, she really didn’t think it would be possible, so everyone breathed a sigh of relief when the big day came and she was able to go thanks to the help of all of the staff.  Jean said it was the best thing ever to be able to surprise her great grandson and be part of his big day.

Excitement was in the air at Mulberry Court in York where residents and staff have been busy making Coronation-themed decorations and baking up a storm of red, white and blue cakes and of course the official Kings Coronation Quiche baked by their Chef Kath Speed in preparation for the King’s Coronation which took place on May 6th.

Staff and residents at the home put their heads together and came up with a plan for their celebrations fit for a King.  Over the bank holiday weekend the home hosted a fantastic garden party with live entertainment, Birds of prey visit, a raffle, cake stalls and lots for the children to do.  The whole home came together to celebrate our new King and talk about the new era the country is entering.

Across our services Residents had a wonderful time participating in an interactive virtual talk with Pippa Catterall, Professor of History and Policy at the University of Westminster, where we delved into the rich history of coronations.

During the talk, we explored fascinating topics such as the coronation chair, the crown, and other significant aspects related to King Charles' upcoming coronation. Our residents were thrilled to have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the memoirs of past coronations from 1937 and 1953, as well as learning about the coronation oath and what to expect from the ceremony, including the music, guests, and pageantry.