Activities at Mulberry Court Care Home

Mulberry Court Care Home in York marked the Queen’s 95th birthday on April 21st in style by brewing up a storm for National Tea Day and having an afternoon tea party.

Residents and Staff enjoyed delicious cakes and sandwiches, along with afternoon tea.

Fiona Christie General Manager at Mulberry Court said: “Our residents love nothing more than a good cuppa so they all really enjoyed the choice of different teas, cakes and events for National Tea Day, and, as a nation who truly loves their tea, it was great excuse for an afternoon brew and a natter. It was also a lovely way to say thank you to our longest reigning monarch.”

Residents of Mulberry Court took to the homes beautiful garden to take advantage of the early spring sunshine to enjoy a breath of fresh air.

Everyone commented on how much better they felt for grabbing a breath of fresh air, feeling the sun on their faces and checking on the progress of the spring bulbs growing in the homes extensive grounds.

Staff and residents at Barchester’s Mulberry Court care home celebrated Easter with a whole host of different activities including an Easter Egg Hunt, attending a live church service led by Resident Sheila a former vicar, Easter tea party, and Easter cake-making.

General Manager, Fiona Christie said: “As always, we’ve all been looking forward to Easter. It’s such a nice time of the year – the resident’s love all the colourful Easter eggs and It’s really been an eggs-cellent few days!”

Resident, Dorothy celebrated her birthday in style with a delicious cake especially prepared by the homes hospitality team, as the celebrations continued Dorothy was delighted with presents received from family and friends and the family visits in the homes designated visitor suite, which was the highlight of her day.  Dorothy was delighted to be able to see her family on her special day.  Happy Birthday, Dorothy!

Mulberry Court was filled with flowers, cards and sweets in celebration of St Valentine’s Day.     Staff and residents celebrated the day of love with a ‘love themed quiz’ and dressing their dining tables with hearts and flowers to add to the theme.

General Manager, Fiona Christie, said: “Today has shown us all that you are never too old for love”.

Mulberry Court in York welcomed the ‘Year of the Ox’ with a day of celebration and activities, which were a delight for staff, residents of the home. 

Inspired by Chinese culture and traditions, lucky red envelopes were exchanged and the home was decorated with hanging red lanterns. The chef cooked up an oriental feast with pots of Chinese tea to sit and drink with the residents.

Fiona Christie, General Manager of Barchester Mulberry Court saw the occasion as the perfect opportunity for residents to do something different, and bring the popular celebrations going on around the home.