Activities at Spen Court Care Home
Activities are an integral part of life at our care home. We want to ensure that the people we support have as much fun as possible during their time with us, so it’s important that our activities programme is created with the interests of residents in mind. Our skilled Activities Coordinators bring a certain uniqueness to the home that can’t be found anywhere else, and which is reflected in the activities they organise.
Angela Blackburn
My name is Angela and I am the Head Activities Coordinator here at Spen Court. I get so much satisfaction out of knowing I have made a difference to people’s days and have filled the home with a sense of community and happiness.
We feel it is important to build community connections and maintain our resident’s social interaction outside the care home.
We ensure we deliver a person-centered program of events and activities and build strong relationships with our residents, their families and friends.
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 Spen Court Care Home
Delight as Salvation Army choir perrform
We were so pleased to welcome to Spen Court the Salvation Army choir from Heckmondwike. They treated us to a great performance of Christmas carols, the residents and visitors sang along, it was a wholehearted afternoon.
They brought along a special guest. Merry the sausage dog, yes, Merry, as in Christmas. She was an absolute delight, following the performance Merry and her owner took the time to greet the residents receiving lots of hugs for the well behaved singing performance.
Residents enjoy festive lunch at local carvery
Spen Court got in the Christmas spirit by visiting Heathfield Farm in Birkenshaw, Bradford for a Christmas lunch.
Residents and staff had a brilliant time, we were greeted by a friendly face and shown to our reserved seating where the table was beautifully decorated and Christmas crackers. Heathfield Farm is a firm favourite of residents for the carvery’s delicious traditional pub menu.
A Christmas Carol with the Old Vic
Across our homes we’ve had the most wonderful time celebrating the festive season with a special screening of 2020’s OLD VIC: IN CAMERA – A Christmas Carol.
This beautifully staged production brought the magic of Dickens’ classic tale right into our homes. A huge thank you to The Old Vic theatre for sharing this incredible performance with us. It was a truly wonderful experience.
Festive Floristry Workshop
Staff and residents across our homes were treated to an interactive virtual Christmas-inspired table decorating masterclass, courtesy of talented master florist, Kathryn Delve.
Kathryn is an independent florist based in Somerset, she specialises in creating unique wedding and event flowers. She takes much of her inspiration for her displays from the beautiful scenery that surrounds her home and the changing seasons and colours.
During the workshop, residents were invited to join Kathryn to make beautiful Christmas-themed table decorations.
Popular vocalist brings guide dog to home
Spen Court was treated to a visit from popular vocalist, Lindsey. Lindsey is registered blind so we are also treated to a visit from Iris who is a working dog for Lindsey and Quaver who is Lindsey’s previous guide dog but they kept her as a pet.
Lindsey is an amazing entertainer and the residents really enjoy when she comes to perform for us, plus we have the added bonus of Quaver and Iris.
Both dogs are of a beautiful temperament and really enjoy spending time with the residents. The visits are entertaining, heart warming and enjoyable for all.
Christmas cake baking
Residents all joined in with adding and stirring the ingredients to the Christmas cake, stirring the Christmas cake mixture is a tradition that involves making a wish for good luck. The residents not only prepared the cake, they also decorated it.
Many of the residents had previously baked or attended night classes to do cake decorating, the sessions were great for reminiscing, the touch, the smell, the feelings it brought back.
The resident weighed out the ingredients, added it together surely but slowly, mixing as they went and the cake shall be eaten before Christmas as it would be a shame to have it sitting there just looking pretty.
Upcoming events
Countdown to Christmas
Counting down to Christmas with a fun filled month ahead and we extend a very warm welcome for you to join us. Merry Christmas!
Could you be a Volunteer?
Your time could make a real difference! If you would like more information we'd love to hear from you.
Emergency Services - Take a break on us!
Calling all Emergency Services Personnel - come and take a break on us! There may be a cake or two available....
Dementia Cafe - Last Thursday of the month
We know the importance of supporting our local community and we extend a warm invitation for you to join us at our monthly Dementia Cafe, from 2.00 pm - 3.30 pm.
