Activities at Springvale Court Care Home

We had a fabulous time joining NESCAFÉ’s virtual coffee experience. We were able to look into how they sustainably farm their coffee beans, as well as, to have a virtual tour of one of their factories all from the comfort of our home.

To make things even more interesting, our residents had the chance to test their knowledge with an interactive quiz, and to the delight of all to taste the signature Sweet Cinnamon Shaken Iced Coffee cocktail.

Happy Valentine’s Day. Our home was filled with flowers, cards, balloons and decorations as we celebrated the day of love in style with sweet treats and gifts.

We marked the day by making and sending cards to loved ones, making and baking chocolate cakes, biscuits, before watching a romantic film.

Our residents had the opportunity to taste delicious themed sweet and savoury treats, prepared by our talented chef, whilst listening to all-time favourite love songs.

It was a lovely day and it was wonderful to see everyone go to so much effort to get involved with the day’s festivities.

We had a lovely time joining Chef Alex Connell from Vegetarian for Life for a Valentine’s-inspired virtual cookery demonstration.  Chef Alex created some delicious Valentine’s Day-inspired vegetarian desserts, which our residents had the opportunity to try too.

First, our residents sampled a wonderful sticky toffee pudding, which was absolutely heavenly. Then they tried hazelnut truffles which were a huge hit and finally they were treated to a chocolate orange cake which everyone adored.

Residents of Lochduhar are looking forward to celebrating HM Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and started their celebrations by coming together to enter Fortnum and Mason Jubilee Pudding competition.

The winning pudding will be an important part of the celebrations marking Her Majesty’s 70 years as Monarch. And the creator of the winning pudding will be invited to be at the center of the celebrations. The recipe will be gifted to The Queen and the public as part of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations.  It was a fun afternoon for all!

We welcomed in the Year of the Tiger with a day of celebrations and activities.

The Chinese New Year is China’s most important festival that celebrated the beginning of a new year on the traditional lunisolar calendar.

Inspired by Chinese culture and traditions, our residents enjoyed a creative session with Chinese New Year DIY dragons and made beautiful lanterns to mark the day.

We all enjoyed some music from Greater China, watched last year’s celebrations and had a discussion about the animals associated with the Chinese zodiac. It was a fun day.

A care assistant at Springvale Court has received a prestigious 15 Year Service Award in celebration of working at Barchester Healthcare for 15 years.

Mandy Dobson, care assistant started at Barchester in December 2006 and has worked with residents and their relatives to ensure that their needs have been met over the years.

Judith Tully, General Manager said: “We’re delighted to be celebrating 15 years of loyal service with Mandy. She has demonstrated her dedication and loyalty to this home and its residents year after year. I speak for all of us here at the home when I say that I’m looking forward to many more years of working with Mandy!”

For more information on life at Springvale Court, please visit our website www.barchester.com/home/springvale-court-care-home