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
Christmas Cake Winner
Excitement is running high at Mulberry Court Care Home in York where the talented hospitality team led by head chef Steve Hill have been named the winners of the annual Barchester Christmas Cake competition for the North Division.
The hospitality team at Mulberry Court put their heads together and donned their aprons to come up with the most amazing Christmas cake decorated to perfection. Their fabulous cake is designed as part of Barchester Christmas Cake Competition and consists of delicious ingredients such as plump sultanas, dried mixed fruit peel and not forgetting the sherry.
Head chef and catering manager, Steve Hill, spoke with residents and they came up with the traditional theme of Santa going down the chimney to deliver presents – it was a whole home approach. The home received £500 as a prize which will go towards activities and trips out for their residents.
Christmas Day!
The day began, following a Buck’s Fizz breakfast, with the delivery of presents by General Manager, Rachel Moss, and the Hospitality Service Manager, Debbie Richardson, which was very entertaining with lots of hugs and smiles.
Everyone admired the dining rooms which were adorned with beautiful dressed decorated tables, where the traditional home-cooked Christmas dinner, with all the trimmings was served. Thank you to our talented Head Chef, Steve Hill, Chef, Ian Whitehead and all the kitchen staff and hostesses for such a delicious and wonderful meal.
Everyone bursting at the seams, we finished off with a light hearted family quiz, followed by the King's speech
Meet the Reindeers
Across our homes we got into the Christmas spirit of things by joining a festive live virtual experience, led by Des and Kelly from Performing Pets.
Our residents were thrilled to meet the charming furry friends and get up close and personal with the reindeers. We certainly learnt some interesting facts about the animals and had a fantastic time.
Home celebrate award
Residents and staff at Mulberry Court Care Home in York applauded as Administrator Alison was named ‘Employee of the Month’ for November.
Alison, who has worked at Mulberry Court for 15 years, was nominated by residents, colleagues and residents’ relatives who felt she really deserved extra recognition for the amazing work she does every day.
Wreath Making
Residents at Mulberry Court had a very busy afternoon, creating beautiful Christmas wreaths to display around the home over the festive period.
Using bunches of holly and ivy, tinsel and bows, and a lot of creative imagination some fabulous decorations were produced!
Well done to everyone involved for a fantastic effort!
Musical Moments
Our residents has another great day of musical entertainment at Mulberry Court with everyone excited to see Maggie from Musical Moments who entertained us with a Christmas themed range of musical activities including singing and moving to music.
It was truly joyful to see so many residents having so much fun, and a delight to see their smiling faces in both our busy group session and the one-to-one room visits.
Upcoming events
Barchester's Big Quiz - Live Virtual Event
Calling all quizzers!
Join us for an exciting quiz to test your general knowledge and see who is the biggest brainbox of them all!
October
Hello October! As the leaves begin to fall we are looking forward to a fun filled month ahead - 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.
