Activities at Spen Court Care Home

The residents enjoy the craft sessions of Aqua Painting.

Aquapaints give a lovely balance of creative touch, a sense of achievement and joy for people living with dementia.

Simply brush the pictures with water and watch the colours appear.

This activity is both good fun and therapeutic.

Spen Court enjoying a warm up session ready for the Bowling Club.

Many residents enjoy the bowling as it used to be a part of their social life before moving into the home.

It’s a great way to have fun, keep up muscle strength and to also be social, although things to get a little competitive in a fun manner.

Spen Court celebrated Autumn with a Harvest Festival Service provided by our very own residents.

Jean Gilgrass and Molly Lund provided fellow residents, family and friends with a service of several readings, hymns and prayers.

The home did a collection of foods to be donated to a local foodbank.

The wonderful team members, families and friends of residents have come together to make a very much needed donation into the local community.

Supporting local groups in our community is important to us as we like to make links and friends with local businesses.

Spen Court care home in Heckmondwike recently presented to Shaw Lane Foundation, Barnsley and Opening Doors with a cheque for £300 to help with the running of the new Community Café. The Shaw Lane Foundation is a founder member of Barnsley Sports and Active Lifestyles Partnership, within which it has forged partnerships with many community organisations.

Opening Doors is a programme for those aged 19 – 25 which provides opportunities to prepare for work, live independently, grow in confidence and to be part of the community. The young adults take your order in a rather smart apron and prepare your order while wearing a smile.

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.