Activities at Spen Court Care Home

Spen Court care home in Heckmondwike recently presented local charity TCD with a cheque for £1000 to assist with tackling social isolation in the community through diverse activities. They are dedicated to transforming lives and breaking down barriers for people with special needs, disabilities, mental health and the elderly through dance and exercise.

TCD is based at the Jo Cox House, in Batley.

Spen Court care home in Heckmondwike recently presented local charity, ‘The Morley Shed’ with a cheque for £500.00 to help with the costs of refreshments for three months. The Shed is a community space where local individuals can meet, have a copy of tea and enjoy making things in the wood workshop aiming to improve the mental health of both men and women.

The Shed has a fully–equipped wood workshop and welcomes everyone whether they are experienced, want to brush up on their skills, or are new to woodwork. The group was formerly known as ‘Men in Sheds’ but now has lots of women members.

Bob Ellis was proud to celebrate his 80th birthday in style.

He had his friend visit him where they enjoyed a Birthday Quiz and a little tipple as it was a special birthday.

Bob was  PE teacher at Batley Grammar School for many years. He enjoys Quizzes, exercise sessions, most sports and reading his newspaper.

Bob received plenty of cards and several birthday cakes, which he did offer to share with everybody.

We have a fantastic housekeeping team and we would be in such a mess without them. (Hope you like what I did there) The team were treated to a bag of delicious chocolates with a little note of thanks.

It’s always a good feeling to be appreciated within the work place, and this gesture is to thank the team for all the work they do within the home.

The team are Sue – Head housekeeper, Jody, Jessica both Domestic assistants and Saf & Megan are both Laundry assistants.

Ted from Spen Court care home, in Heckmondwike and wife Val have celebrated 60 years of marriage.

Ted and Val married in August 1963. They have 3 sons and 2 daughters, 1 grandson and 4 grandaughters. Despite Ted and Val enjoying many trips away, travelling as far as Antartica and Australia, Ted says his favourite place is “Wherever Val is”.

Both Ted and Val attended evening classes to learn German to help with having German exchange friends stay with them.

The couple have been regular attendees at St Mary’s Church, Mirfield. They were churchwarden’s assistants for over 20 years and used to make teas and coffees after the service for many years.

Ted and Val celebrated their special day by receiving a blessing from Hugh, their vicar and spent the weekend celebrating with family and friends at Healds Hall in Liversedge.

Spen Court are happy to say they raised funds for both charities of Pets as Therapy and Dementia UK.

Spen Court held their Summer Fair where there was a Bake Sale, Carnival Games, Tombola, Raffle and lots more.

Family and friends joined in with the fun, all funds raised were donated to the above charities as they are very close to our hearts.

Resident Jean Gilgrass said “It’s lovely to get together and see everybody enjoying themselves.”

Deputy Manager Kirsty Bamford at Spen Court said “What a lovely afternoon we all had, it was good hectic fun.”