Activities at Mulberry Court Care Home

Residents at Mulberry Court had a lovely day as one of the homes Senior Carers, Angela brought in her gorgeous cat ‘Jasper’. As the home celebrated International Cat Day.

Jasper has been a regular visitor to the home over the years and is loved by everyone.  It’s been a while since Angela could bring him in so International Cat Day gave the perfect opportunity for a visit.  Jasper went room by room for cuddles and hugs and has been clearly missed.  Come again soon Jasper!

We had a lovely time joining V&A Dundee curator, Kirsty Hassard, as she introduced us virtually to the history and design of night clubs and the club culture from the 1960s to present day.

We explored the evolution and development of night clubs around the world, from Italy to America, and closer to home, looked at their importance as cultural venues and designed spaces.

This current exhibition celebrates night clubs at a very important moment, as we all look to a brighter future where everyone can come back together, to dance and to enjoy nights out once again.

We all enjoyed the virtual talk.

You better beer-lieve that residents at Mulberry Court care home in York, were more than hoppy to raise a glass, and sample some top craft ales, bitters and lagers, in celebration of International Beer Day.

The hospitality team at Mulberry Court set up a bar for a real pub experience and brought in a range of brew-tiful British and International ales for residents to sample.  Residents and their visitors enjoyed a beer tasting in the Bar, a beer-based quiz whilst they sampled the different craft ales, bitters and lagers and enjoyed traditional bar snacks.
 

Fiona Christie, General Manager at the home, said: “We love socialising and celebrating all kind of events, it is wonderful now that we can invite family and friends into our garden to join in events. International Beer Day is a day that the residents really enjoy, who doesn’t enjoy a cold beer on a hot summer’s day!”

Mulberry Court had a blast celebrating Friendship Day on July 30. There were smiles all round as staff and residents reminisced about their friends and some of the wonderful times they had shared over the years.

The International Day of Friendship was proclaimed in 2011 by the UN General Assembly with the idea that friendship between people, countries, cultures and individuals can inspire peace efforts and build bridges between communities.

Today, Friendship Day is celebrated in many countries across the globe and is a special occasion that encourages people to celebrate their friendships – old and new – by spending time with their friends and loved ones.

Staff and residents spent time reminiscing about friendships old and new.  Taking time to listen to each others stories of friendships from childhood to the ones they share now in the home.

Residents stepped back in time for an old traditional tea dance this week.  With the best china tea sets out and cake stands with delicate mini cakes and fancies the scene was set for a good old sing along.  Residents had the chance to request a song that was special to them sparking off some lovely stories reminiscing about times gone by.  A lovely afternoon thoroughly enjoyed by everyone.

Staff and residents at Barchester’s Mulberry Court care home in York had a fantastic time celebrating World Chocolate Day on July 7, surely one of the best days of the year!

Overseen by head chef Tim Wilson, staff and residents whipped up a selection of different chocolate treats from chocolate logs to cupcakes, chocolate fudge cake and even a chocolate fountain.  Once they had cooled, everyone got busy decorating with strawberries and raspberries to make some of the most fabulous chocolate creations in town.

General Manager, Fiona Christie, said: “It wasn’t just the residents that were excited when we found out there was a World Chocolate Day, the eyes of all our staff lit up too.  We all had great fun discussing our favourite types of chocolate down the years, it’s amazing how many different chocolate bars and flavours there have been!”