Activities at Mulberry Court Care Home

We hold Holy Communion at Mulberry Court, fortnightly. The local Minister, who is authorised by the local church, provides teachings of beliefs and offers group and individual spiritual guidance, for residents, families and friends.

Recently we said a prayer to a well respected and loved resident who passed away peacefully, as well as singing our hearts out with passion and love, with a favourite hymn, ‘Praise my Soul, the King of Heaven’.

All over the country our care homes and hospitals linked up for Barchester’s Big Quiz of the year!

Residents tested their knowledge with a variety of questions, from historical humdingers and musical musings to pictorial puzzlers and connective conundrums.

Everyone who participated had a fantastic time and enjoyed some friendly competition.

Excitement is running high at Mulberry Court Care Home in York where the talented hospitality team led by head chef Steve Hill have been named the winners of the annual Barchester Christmas Cake competition for the North Division.

The hospitality team at Mulberry Court put their heads together and donned their aprons to come up with the most amazing Christmas cake decorated to perfection.  Their fabulous cake is designed as part of Barchester Christmas Cake Competition and consists of delicious ingredients such as plump sultanas, dried mixed fruit peel and not forgetting the sherry.

Head chef and catering manager, Steve Hill, spoke with residents and they came up with the traditional theme of Santa going down the chimney to deliver presents – it was a whole home approach. The home received £500 as a prize which will go towards activities and trips out for their residents.

The day began, following a Buck’s Fizz breakfast, with the delivery of presents by General Manager, Rachel Moss, and the Hospitality Service Manager, Debbie Richardson, which was very entertaining with lots of hugs and smiles.

Everyone admired the dining rooms which were adorned with beautiful dressed decorated tables, where the traditional home-cooked Christmas dinner, with all the trimmings was served. Thank you to our talented Head Chef, Steve Hill, Chef, Ian Whitehead and all the kitchen staff and hostesses for such a delicious and wonderful meal.

Everyone bursting at the seams, we finished off with a light hearted family quiz, followed by the King's speech

Across our homes we got into the Christmas spirit of things by joining a festive live virtual experience, led by Des and Kelly from Performing Pets.

Our residents were thrilled to meet the charming furry friends and get up close and personal with the reindeers.  We certainly learnt some interesting facts about the animals and had a fantastic time.

Residents and staff at Mulberry Court Care Home in York applauded as Administrator Alison was named ‘Employee of the Month’ for November.

Alison, who has worked at Mulberry Court for 15 years, was nominated by residents, colleagues and residents’ relatives who felt she really deserved extra recognition for the amazing work she does every day.