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
Ballroom Dancercise
We've been taking part in a monthly session of Ballroom Dancercise.
This is a new activity that we have in the home. It is for both professional ballroom dancers and those that are not so good at tripping the light fantastic. As long as we have fun.
Everyone is welcome to join in, the next session will be taking place on 29th March, Good Friday at 2.30pm to 3.30pm at Spen Court.
Christine & Andrew have many years of dancing experience. They have danced their way professionally into many competitions, too many to mention.
They have won a fantastic amounts of trophies. They have been dancing together since the young age of 15. They are now a happily married couple who have carried on with their great passion.
They are sharing their talent within care homes by providing ballroom lessons & seated exercises combined.
The residents thoroughly enjoy the sessions and they are adapted to all abilities.
This is a fantastic way to have fun and to keep healthy.
Home present to local charity
Spen Court Care Home in Heckmondwike recently presented Umbrella Yoga with a cheque for £1.920 to aim to improve mental and physical wellbeing of adults with additional needs. Umbrella Yoga is a not-for-profit organisation that brings communities together through yoga. They use evidence based practices to improve the physical and emotional wellbeing of the people they connect with.
Their mission is to provide yoga sessions to people with additional mental and physical needs in Kirklees, West Yorkshire.
London Ladies
As part of our International Women’s Day celebrations, Residents from across our services were thrilled to join tour guide, Mandy Morrow, for an exciting talk about some Legendary London Ladies.
Mandy shared the fascinating stories of eight ladies with us, from the one of the richest heiresses in the world to the original 'Roaring Girl'.
Everyone who participated truly enjoyed the experience and were delighted to take a walk down memory lane.
Bingo Bonanza
Across the country our homes and hospitals came together to find out which care home or hospital had the best Bingo players as they teamed up for Barchester’s Bingo Bonanza.
Residents were treated to some exciting virtual games of Bingo as part of Barchester’ very own game show series.
Everyone who participated had a fantastic time and enjoyed some friendly competition.
Master Florist tutorial
Across our homes we had a fantastic time joining, Kathryn Delve, Master Florist, for a Valentine’s-inspired live virtual flower arranging demonstration. Kathryn shared brilliant and creative ways to decorate our tables with beautiful flowers that are sure to make your heart swoon!
Those participating in this virtual event put their skills to the test and followed along with some amazing creations of their own. Residents truly enjoyed the experience.
Celebrations continue at Spen Court
A carer at Spen Court Care Home in Heckmondwike has received a prestigious 15 Year Long Service Award in celebration of working at Barchester Healthcare for 15 years.
Ginette Hirst, is part of the homes care team, started at Barchester in January 2009 and has worked with residents and their relatives to ensure that their needs have been met over the years.
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.
