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
Tool box Productions
This afternoon we welcomed “Tool box “ productions into our home, they usually work with young adults with learning disabilities however are looking to expand and diverse into the care home sector, so reached out to us.
They will be here over the next three weeks with a different theme each week.
Was so nice to be able to get out into the garden and interact with Meg as she kept us all entertained with various, colourful props.
Thank you Meg for this week we look forward to seeing you next week.
Resident realises dream to attend wedding
Resident, Rachael at Mulberry Court had always wanted to attend her sister, Bridget’s wedding so staff at the home made her wish a reality proving anything is possible.
Rachael has lived at Mulberry Court for several years and is beloved by staff and residents alike. Staff at the home were delighted to be a part of making her dream come true, as they knew how much it meant to her and her family and friends and they all wanted to be there to see the smile on Rachael’s face when her dream was realised.
Homes come together for 'Big Quiz'
Barchester care homes and hospitals nationwide linked together for a fantastic quiz in celebration of Barchester’s 100th live virtual event.
Residents engaged in a variety of questions ranging from historical trivia to visual puzzles and brainteasers.
Everyone who joined had a fantastic time and enjoyed some friendly competition.
Resident Ambassadors of the Year
Residents, Roy and Ellen at Mulberry Court in York have been crowned Resident Ambassadors of the Year for the North NE Division in the Barchester Care Awards 2024 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 261 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’.
Book Club heads into the garden
With a little help from Pam from the ‘Blue House Bookshop’ we have been busy sorting through our many donated books so that we can start our very own mobile library and fill some our bookshelves with fresh books. Our Book Club is a popular group activity bringing everyone together to discuss their favourite genres whilst choosing books which everyone can enjoy.
With the glorious weather upon us we headed outside with our books to enjoy our garden.
A wish comes true!
It was a huge honour and privilege to be able to take one of our lovely resident’s Rachael to her sister’s wedding after overcoming lots of hurdles and set back’s we were finally able to make her sister’s wish come true.
We took Rachael and her husband to St. Winifred’s Church in York in the shadow of the impressive Minster.
I have never seen such response from Rachael before as she engaged with members of her family some who had travelled from Australia specially. After the beautiful ceremony the happy couple were lead to their reception by the “New York brass band.
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.
