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
Snacks & Hats
Trevor is relaxing with his Kit-Kat, literally taking a break. This man is unbelievably cool! Pauline is beyond cool, here she is pictured modelling the 2021 edition of perfectly cute headwear.
Snap happy as we celebrate World Photography Day
To celebrate World Photography Day, we were delighted to hear from Professional Photographer, Damian Bailey who spent some time guiding us through different photography tips and techniques.
We all had a wonderful afternoon and are excited to be taking part in the #BaileyBarchester competition where we look forward to putting all the tips and ideas learnt during the talk into practice.
Thank you, Damian Bailey Photography.
Snap Happy at Spen Court
To celebrate World Photography Day, we were delighted to hear from Professional Photographer, Damian Bailey who spent some time guiding us through different photography tips and techniques.
We all had a wonderful afternoon and are excited to be taking part in the #BaileyBarchester competition where we look forward to putting all the tips and ideas learnt during the talk into practice.
Thank you, Damian Bailey Photography.
International Beer Day
We had a fun-filled day as we raised a glass and tasted top ales in recognition of International Beer Day.
Our residents enjoyed a mini beer festival in the garden and got involved in a variety of interesting activities.
Some of our residents spent time learning about craft brewing and the history of beer, others preferred to join the beer tasting session in the garden and to try beers from all around the world.
It was a wonderful day, enjoyed by all.
A little thank you
Residents at Spen Court wanted to express their gratitude to the team at the home for all of the hard work that they do so set about creating a little thank you gift which they present to the team.
The miniature plant pots were decorated by hand by the residents and filled with decorative stones and filled with a cactus along with a little note, the gifts were greatly received and brought a smile to everyone. Thank you Spen Court from the residents.
International Youth Day
Staff and residents at Barchester’s Spen Court care home were treated to a unique performance from English National Ballet to celebrate International Youth Day on August 12.
Prior to the day itself, members of English National Ballet’s youth dance company, ENBYouthCo, and their Creative Director, Richard Bermange, asked residents to submit their memories of going to see films over the years. The cast then used these evocative descriptions, along with Arielle Smith’s digital production of Jolly Folly, as inspiration for their performance.
On the day, residents were able to watch a performance of A Comedy in Long-shot, a dance film performed by ENBYouthCo, participate in a chair-based, creative dance workshop along with the cast and observe an open rehearsal where Richard and the young dancers created a performance inspired by the residents’ childhood memories
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.
