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
Residents take to the water!
Residents of Spen Court took to the water to enjoy a trip to Shepley Marina for an outing on one of its barges to take in the scenery of the Calder canal. Resident, Edith who is 100-years young thoroughly enjoyed the trip and was delighted to pose! The weather was beautiful and everyone enjoyed an amazing autumnal day out.
World Mental Health Day
Staff and residents at Barchester’s Spen Court care home in Heckmondwike have been marking World Mental Health Day by taking part in a range of different activities to promote good mental health. World Mental Health Day took place on Monday 10 October, the idea behind the day is to encourage people around the word to talk about mental health in general and how we all need to look after our mental health by talking about things and sharing our challenges. The theme this year is ‘Make mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority’. The World Federation for Mental Health has been working for over 70 years to make sure mental health is treated on a par with physical health. World Mental Health Day is also an opportunity to ask for help if you are struggling.
Residents enjoy arts session
Residents at Spen Court enjoy their regular arts and crafts sessions, creating and designing a variety of different things. Residents really enjoy these sessions, no two are ever the same and there's definitely something for everyone to enjoy!
Autumn stroll
Today we enjoyed a beautiful autumn stroll, wrapped up nice and snug. Resident, Linda was out collecting leaves to put towards our next art and crafts session. A bit of fresh air clears the mind and refreshes the soul!
Royal Botanic Garden
Our homes enjoyed a wonderful virtual tour of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh with Community Engagement Manager, Charlotte Walker, and Botanic Cottage Operations Co-ordinator, Laura Gallagher.
The residents were thrilled to learn more about the history of the beautiful Garden, which is now a home to an impressive plant collection from around the world.
Charlotte and Laura also gave a demonstration of making fresh herbal tea and were happy to answer our questions. The virtual experience was truly enjoyed by all who joined.
Wallace Collection
Our homes had a fantastic time joining members of the Wallace Collection for an amazing sensory session.
During the live virtual experience, our residents explored one of the museum’s most beautiful Dutch flower paintings and learnt new drawing techniques.
We cannot wait to put our creative skills to a test and produce beautiful paintings of our own.
Everyone enjoyed the lovely talk, we all had lots of fun and it’s given us plenty of ideas.
Upcoming events
November
The leaves are falling, November is calling and we are looking forward to a fun filled month ahead - all welcome.
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.
