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.
Read our brochure
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
Jolly Sweet Trolley
The ‘Jolly Sweets Trolley’ goes around the home giving Mulberry Court residents the opportunity to enjoy some of their favourite sweet treats. Residents are given a choice of old fashioned sweets, sugar-free sweets, chocolates and crisps.
The residents love seeing it get rolled out with some of their choice treats, and sometimes they will request for it to go around the home more than once a week. While going around the home with the trolley, activities catch up to ensure that everyone’s firm favourites are available, and also what kind of different activities they would like to see, as well as to let them know what has been planned for the week ahead.
The mobile trolley is very popular at Mulberry Court and it's lovely to see the resident’s smiles as they see it rolling along.
Home create Harvest display
Residents and staff at Mulberry Court had a lot of fun as they worked together to create the homes fabulous Harvest Festival display. Some expressed concern that it may be mistaken for a Halloween display and management refused to comment. General Manager, Steve Edgar and Deputy Manager, Fiona Christie were the models for the scarecrows!
The home will be generously donating their food collection to the homes local food bank to benefit those who need it especially during the current pandemic.
Birthday surprise for Resident
Resident, Ken celebrated his birthday with a garden visit from his daughter where he was surprised by the team with a delicious home-made birthday cake and a rousing rendition of ‘Happy Birthday’
Ken was delighted with the gesture and it brought tears of happiness to his daughter. Happy Birthday Ken!
Crowning glory!
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!
Parachute fun
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.
Residents enjoy quiz and dot to dot
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.
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.
