Activities at Spen Court Care Home

Here at Spen Court we pride ourselves in the delivery of high quality care for older people in need of support in our community whilst supporting our residents and their families the freedom to continue to enjoy their customary lifestyle.

We also recognise that remaining active is a huge part of any individual’s well-being, and our day-to-day activities programme is arranged to suit everyone’s needs and preferences.

We would like to express a special thank you to the Whittaker family for their very kind and thoughtful gift we have received as way of thanks and our heartfelt condolences to you and the family at this time.

We had a brilliant time across our services with Harrogate Skills 4 Living as they took us on a wonderful virtual visit to their Harrogate Chocolate Factory.

Residents were thrilled to discover details about the chocolate-making process and the fascinating journey from bean to bar, all while enjoying some delicious sweet treats.

The Factory aims to employ people with learning disabilities and autism, involving them in all parts of the process, from sorting and roasting the beans to packaging and sales. The experience was truly enjoyed by all who joined this event.

We continue to celebrate a varied life enrichment programme and across our services we linked up with other Barchester care homes and hospitals up and down the country for some interactive Beat the Clock games.  

Our residents truly enjoyed solving word puzzles, conundrums and mathematical problems as part of Barchester’s very own game show series.

Everyone who joined had a fantastic time and enjoyed some friendly competition.

Staff and residents home have been having fantastic fun hiding Easter eggs all over the place in the lounges, in the resident’s bedrooms, in planters, in the reception area. Basically anywhere and everywhere for our friends from the Co-operative nursery in Dewsbury.

The staff and residents decided to challenge local children to find 18 Easter eggs that have been hiding in all kinds of different locations all over the home.  The children then had to write down the number of each egg and where they had been found in order to take part in the Easter egg Hunt.

Celebrations were under way as residents and staff marked St. David’s Day.   The home was in high spirits as they celebrated the national day of Wales with decorating throughout the home with fresh daffodils. In honour of the traditional feast day and the country’s patron saint we learnt all about Welsh traditions and listened to Welsh music.

General Manager, Paula Pearson said: “We loved celebrating St David’s Day here at Spen Court it was lovely to see and smell the beautiful bright daffodils throughout the home”

Residents celebrated Mother’s Day with visits and video calls from family members near and far. The home was beautifully decorated with fresh flowers and bunting for the occasion. Staff arranged an afternoon cream tea.  Second chef, Angela Ellis prepared a special menu of delicious homemade cakes, scones with fresh cream & jam & an assortment of mini treats to celebrate the special day.

General Manager, Paula Pearson said: “We’ve all had a really lovely day.  It has been so good to see family members who were able to visit in person and to have video calls with those who are further away.  Our residents enjoyed a fantastic, delicious afternoon cream tea prepared by our brilliant chefs. Days like these are so special.”