Activities at Mulberry Court Care Home

Mulberry Court resident, Betty showcasing her creative side after watching the homes hostesses set the dining tables with napkin crowns, Betty took to trying her hand a creating the napkin crowns herself, didn’t she do fabulous!

When we first told our wonderful  residents that today activity would involve a parachute, some were initially concerned and reluctant to take part.

Once we explained that on this action nobody would be expected to jump out of an aeroplane, then they were queuing up to find out what it was all about.

Steve Edgar, General manager  said it was a lovely sight to see a group of residents taking part, laughing and having fun togeather in the sunshine and in our beautifull garden.

Betty and Joan had fun taking part in the general knowledge quiz and dot to dot in our café area.

Steve Edgar, General manager, said. The calm appearance of this photograph does not do justice.  Joan won the quiz and both enjoyed the dot to dot and both earned the the relaxing cup of tea with biscuits.

Despite the clouds and the rain Geoff’s day was brightened by a visit from his son and grandson.

Steve Edgar the General Manager said  Geoff’s smile and the expression  on his face when he saw his grandson shone brighter than the sun that day, and the Barchester umbrella certainly helped.

Geoff will no doubt respond to Steve’s comment with his dry sense of humour.   

The ladies and gents at Mulberry Court recently enjoyed a beauty day at the home courtesy of the staff from the home swapping roles for the day to treat residents to hair and beauty treatments.   Honouring the women residents at the home, colleagues supported with a range of beauty kits in the salon to pamper and beautify. The hospitality team at the home also served a spread of teas and cakes for all to enjoy to the delight of all!    The Resident said “It’s made my day!”

Steve Edgar, General Manager said: “It’s always a lovely treat to be pampered, and our residents deserve it. We do our best to provide a wide range of activities and entertainment at the home as part of the lifestyle enrichment programme for residents, and this one was our most fashionable fun! Living in a care home doesn’t put a stop to celebrating life, and our engaging activities are designed to be enjoyed by all who want to join in”

For some residents at Mulberry Court the long awaited reunion with family and friends became a reality recently, as garden visits have now been allowed to commence at the home.   There has been much careful planning and preparation for this moment behind the scenes at Barchester Healthcare, who run Mulberry Court care home. Social distancing was still in place, and homes that are able to take part must have a large accessible garden.

It was welcome news to so many residents, family, and friends, who were kept apart for so long following strict government guidance. Residents and their loved ones got together in the home garden and the garden was full of joy and chatter.