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.
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
Wreath Making
On Saturday 7th December residents came together to make their very own wreaths to decorate their door or be given as gifts!
They decorated their frames with their choice of decorations which included, poinsettia, candy canes and berries.
It's safe to say everyone is in the Christmas spirit!
A Christmas Carol with the Old Vic
Across our homes we’ve had the most wonderful time celebrating the festive season with a special screening of 2020’s OLD VIC: IN CAMERA – A Christmas Carol.
This beautifully staged production brought the magic of Dickens’ classic tale right into our homes. A huge thank you to The Old Vic theatre for sharing this incredible performance with us. It was a truly wonderful experience.
Musical Moments with Maggie
Its is always a pleasure to welcome Maggie from Musical moments into our home, and this time was no exception!
Her enthusiasm and warm smile spreads throughout our residents as she gets every-one moving and singing along to all the classics. Her sessions are our most popular activity we run here at Mulberry Court and everyone enjoys the exercise and movement as well as the tunes.
We are already looking forward to our festive special with Maggie – until then Maggie thank you once again from us all here at Mulberry Court.
Festive Floristry Workshop
Staff and residents across our homes were treated to an interactive virtual Christmas-inspired 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. 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 Christmas-themed table decorations.
Home celebrates 25-years
Mulberry Court care home in Rawcliffe, York has thrown a party for residents, their families and the community to celebrate twenty-five years of serving the local community.
Staff, residents and guests commemorated this special occasion with live music from popular local entertainer, John Kellow, a visit from York Mayor and even some special guests – reindeers - put in a special appearance to start the homes countdown to Christmas.
WW2 Veteran visits Mulberry Court
A world war 2 war veteran, Ken Cook has visited Barchester’s Mulberry Court, in Rawcliffe, York to host an informative talk on his experiences in the service and catch up with old friends.
Ken Cook joined residents of the home for lunch before hosting a special talk on his memoirs on Tuesday 19th November. Celebrations included a special lunch especially prepared by the home’s hospitality team with friend, John Benson. The friends spent time sharing memories of former colleagues and friends and their time in service.
Upcoming events
Easter Weekend
We warmly welcome you to join us for a fun filled Easter weekend at the home.
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.
