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
Trip down memory lane
Full of wonderful memories here at Mulberry Court - Barchester yesterday, with our lovely lady from the picturesque village of WHISTON, near Rotherham, sharing her family life memories.
At Mulberry Court, we encourage residents to forge new friendships and connections by reminiscing about fond memories with others in the home, which also helps our staff to provide more personalised care.
Thank you to our Ambassador Roy, for pulling together and hosting this fabulous ‘walk down memory lane’ activity.
Think the highlight of afternoon, which generated huge amounts of laughter and joy, was our Whiston lady talking about how she got into serious trouble using her mothers best baking tray to slide down an old quarry spoil heap!
A walk around the estate
The New Year barely behind us, but everyone at Mulberry Court - Barchester keen to explore the old Clifton Park Hospital Estate with its majestic trees and bountiful wild flowers.
You might think it a little early to be thinking about signs of spring. Normally you would be right, but it seems some of the wild flowers don’t seem to realise that, and already making an early appearance.
So……..taking advantage, off we went to seek inspiration in our award winning garden and surrounding estate.
Happy St Patrick's Day
Today the flags came out and the bunting went up to celebrate St Patrick's day in style. Over lunch the residents used their specially made place mats and admired the decorations, before heading into our cafe "Irish themed" bar area.... Dominos was the game of choice over of course a pint of Guinness before rounding off the afternoon with a handmade cake - Steve our head chef made a beautiful layered cake with green decoration to keep in with the theme.
It was so lovely to see our residents engaging with each other and staff a fun afternoon was had by all.
International Women's Day
Today we celebrated our female residents by putting on a couple of their favourite activities, pampering hand massages, nail polish and file sessions in their rooms followed by a knit and natter afternoon which showcased not only their knitting skills but needlework too.
We've also had two great young ladies on work experience helping us the last couple of weeks who have been a huge help to both the kitchen/hospitality team and activities.
Mother's Day
Today we made sure all our lovely ladies received a handmade gift on behalf of all the staff here at Mulberry Court Care Home - Barchester Healthcare ....scented lavender bags and some hand cream.
We also had a visit from Derek who regularly holds Holy communion for us.
London Ladies
As part of our International Women’s Day celebrations, Residents from across our services were thrilled to join tour guide, Mandy Morrow, for an exciting talk about some Legendary London Ladies.
Mandy shared the fascinating stories of eight ladies with us, from the one of the richest heiresses in the world to the original 'Roaring Girl'.
Everyone who participated truly enjoyed the experience and were delighted to take a walk down memory lane.
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.
