Activities at Mulberry Court Care Home

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.

Residents at Mulberry Court enjoyed a special lunch in celebration of Father’s Day.   This year, due to the current situation, family and friends joined in the celebrations virtually via video call. Residents weren’t phased by this however, as they have become quite tech savvy at Skype calls, FaceTime, and online events. These platforms are an invaluable way to keep people connected with loved ones and friends, as well as with the local communities, during these unprecedented times.

Staff and residents enjoyed a day of a special homemade lunch of prawn cocktail, roast pork with apple sauce, or baked haddock with cheese and tomato topping, both served with roast creamed potatoes and assorted vegetables. Pudding was firm favourite chocolate sponge with custard and was prepared by the home’s chef.

The ladies 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!

Tracey Illingworth, Activities Coordinator 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.”

As the sun shone, residents grabbed the chance to enjoy the dry weather with a little exercise and reading of newspapers in the garden. Everyone felt better for grabbing a breath of fresh air, feeling the sun on their faces and chatting about their favourite flowers.