Activities at Sherwood Court Care Home
Our home is always full of life, and we can thank our wonderful Activities Coordinators for this. Dedication to creating a unique and interesting activities programme is what sets us apart from other homes. We always take into consideration that some people would prefer to pursue their own interests, which is why our team strive to incorporative activities that cater to a wide range of tastes and hobbies. Our trips out are always fun and exciting as well, and residents are guaranteed to return with stories to tell their loved ones!
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 Sherwood Court Care Home
Donkey Sanctuary
Across our services, Residents enjoyed a fantastic virtual tour of the Donkey Sanctuary Manchester. Residents were thrilled to meet the lovely herd of donkeys, including Henry and his best friend Tiny Tim and to learn more about their every day care. They were introduced to the sanctuary’s work and the impact they make to the lives of donkeys in need worldwide. The virtual experience was truly enjoyed by all.
Long service celebrated
Azad Khan has received a prestigious 10 Year Service Award in celebration of working at Barchester Healthcare for 10 years. Azad started at Barchester in November 2012 and has worked with residents and their relatives to ensure that their needs have been met over the years.
Elizabeth Brotherton, General Manager of Sherwood Court said: “We’re delighted to be celebrating 10 years of loyal service with Azad, he has demonstrated his dedication and loyalty to this home and its residents year after year. I speak for all of us here at Sherwood Court when I say that I’m looking forward to many more years of working with Azad”.
Flower Arranging
Our residents have had a lovely time getting creative with flowers and have produced this beautiful arrangement for our home!
Celebrating 30 Years of Barchester
Residents at Sherwood court have been hard at work being very creative with arts and crafts to celebrate 30 years of Barchester - Celebrating Life
Residents remember the fallen
Sherwood Court in Preston commemorated the signing of the Armistice Day agreement on the day that the guns finally fell silent. They joined the rest of the United Kingdom in holding a two-minute silence at the eleventh hour, on the eleventh day, of the eleventh month. As well as marking Armistice Day by wearing poppies and observing the national two minute silence, residents took part in therapeutic activities making poppy and listening to old wartime songs, reading war poems. Barbara, a resident at Sherwood Court, said: “It is very important that we keep the memories of those who fought alive and that we also think about those involved in conflicts around the world today.”
Coffee Morning
Coffee morning is a favourite activity at Sherwood court. The north Evangelical church in Preston always makes the residents welcome with homemade cake and a listening, caring ear.