Activities at Ross Court Care Home
Activities are the cornerstone of a wholesome home experience, and our Activities Coordinators are always putting their creative minds to the test by organising new and exciting social events for residents to partake in. Of course, we take into account the likes and dislikes of those we support, so if someone doesn’t feel like trying something new, there will always be something on offer to reflect their personal interests. For the people who may just prefer some peace and quiet instead, we also offer one-to-one time that can be enjoyed with a nice cup of coffee or just a simple chat – whatever they desire.
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 Ross Court Care Home
A Woodland Meditation Walk
Residents enjoyed a unique therapy session. A walk through the woodlands. A lovely lady called Nadine Carr came into Ross Court with some beautiful plants and did relaxing exercises to music, mainly concentrating on the breathing. Residents were told of the healing properties of nature can help with relaxation and mediation.
Meet The Team
Every Thursday we invite a member of staff to come and talk to the residents and tell them a little about themselves. This is a great thing to do and have great feedback from the residents, who ask them questions. We have had Karolina she's from the Czech Republic, told the residents about their Easter tradition of whipping the girls, and it still goes on today. Then Chris who has been at Ross Court for 30 years so she told us about the changes over the years, Lesley told us about her wedding day and how she had to go round the block a few times (she thought her husband to be had run off) the organist didn’t turn up so the congregation were running around the pubs in the town for an organist, they finally found one.
Then we had Natalia who is from Kyiv in the Ukraine, how she escaped the war and how bad it is there at the moment. Natalia is a trained solicitor, but didn’t like it, so she became a teacher of arts and history with young children , she is also an artist and a historian, she even started to build her own house , the war started and she fled with her children , and grandchild , Natalia had staff and residents in tears of her sad story.
What's in the box?
What's in the box game? Lots of fun and chuckles, as Hayley put different items in for the residents to feel. This game is great for sensory and communication. The best one was the mushroom no one could guess that one.
Garden Tea Party
Why would we have our afternoon tea inside when the weather is so beautiful?
On a glorious day like this it is only natural to take our activities, lunches and afternoon tea outside into the beautiful garden.
Cocktails In The Sun
Residents have been making the most of our beautiful garden to enjoy cocktails in the sunshine today. We have former bartenders and even a former vineyard owner amongst our residents, so wine tastings and cocktail events are a regular part of our activities calendar.
Special Celebrations For A Special Birthday
Our wonderful Jean celebrated her one hundredth birthday with us at Ross Court today. Surrounded by friends and family, enjoying cake and champagne, receiving a birthday card from HRH King Charles; really else could you wish for?
Every birthday is celebrated at Ross Court, along with every other excuse we can find to have a party and pour the wine.
To find out more about life at Ross Court please give us a call or pop in.
