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.
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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
National Vegetarian Week
To celebrate National Vegetarian Week, staff and residents at Barchester’s Mulberry court care home care home in York were treated to an interactive virtual cookery demo courtesy of chef, Alex Connell, from Vegetarian for Life.
Chef Alex whipped up some tasty, healthy vegetarian snacks in a live, interactive cookery demo. Much to residents’ delight, Mulberry court care home head chef Adam Drobnik had prepared the same recipes so that residents could try all the dishes. Residents sampled delicious, light and summery veggie dishes including Borlotti bean and dill pate, Greek fritters with Tzatziki and Coronation 'chicken' pastries. All finished off with a sweet and simple but totally yummy banana bread.
National Tea Day
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.”
A breath of fresh air
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.
Easter celebrations
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!”
Birthday celebrations
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!
Love and Hearts at Mulberry Court
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”.
Upcoming events
Countdown to Christmas
Counting down the days to Christmas with a fun filled month ahead and we extend a warm invitation for you to join us - all welcome.
Merry Christmas!
Janauary
Hello January! As we step into 2025 we extend a warm invitation for you to join us - 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.
