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
Ross Court Art Club
One of our residents; Hilary is putting the finishing touches to a piece she has been working on for a few weeks. She has her eye on her new project to start at our next art session. The art group classes are run weekly by our activities coordinator Lindsey and proudly placed on display for all to view.
Green Fingered Fun
On Thursday 2nd July 2020, our residents had the choice of planting herbs for our mini indoor greenhouses to keep in their rooms or pots to go on the patio. We are all looking forward to seeing the first shoots and donating the herbs to the kitchen when they are grown.
Cake and Biscuit Design
On Wednesday 30th June 2020, our residents took part in a cake and biscuit decorating session with Host, Bernie. Some fantastic designs were produced. Even more enjoyable was the eating of them while we had our afternoon tea and listened to music. residents have said that next time we should have a competition for best design.
Keeping our residents moving
Every Monday the residents of Ross Court are invited to join our activities coordinator in the Strauss Lounge for a relaxing session of low-impact movement exercises from neck stretching to ankle swirls.
National Cream Tea Day
The residents of Ross Court celebrated National Cream Tea day on 25th June 2020 with freshly made scones, jam and cream. The gardens were enjoyed by many and the afternoon was rounded off with a British history quiz.
Special birthday combines first family visit
Mrs Margery Watkins celebrated her 90th birthday on Wednesday 17th June at Ross Court care home. Margery was feeling a bit of trepidation about spending her birthday away from her family. Shes not been able to see the family since April due to Covid19 restrictions.
Margery did say that she felt a bit more hopeful when her day was started by staff coming into her room to sing her a ‘Happy Birthday’, she became more hopeful. She had many surprises through the day. Such as a beautiful bouquet of flowers arriving from her son Andrew and a pampering session from staff where her nails were painted.
But by far, the best surprise of all was a face to face visit with two of her grandchildren, Daniel and Rachel. The family sat at a 3m distance on chairs in the garden at the home where 2 residents at a time can welcome loved ones from this week. Margery says “I was so happy to see them, I couldn’t quite believe my eyes! I am so close to my grandchildren and have missed them terribly. To finally be able to see them face to face was so exciting”
It was truly wonderful for the staff to witness this special occasion.
