Activities at Dovedale Court Care Home
We understand that the people we support have passions and interests that could be difficult to pursue after moving into a care home – but that doesn’t mean we don’t encourage them to try! Some hobbies can define a person, so our Activities Coordinators are dedicated to ensuring that everyone we support is able to do what makes them happy to the best of their abilities. Social events are organised with individual tastes in mind and with the idea that residents have the opportunity to try new and exciting things.
Brian Sandham
My name is Brian, I’m the activities coordinator down here at Dovedale. I’m new to the care sector, I’ve been a photographer and photography tutor since 2004 dealing with different ages groups and abilities. I’m looking forward to putting my people skills to good use down here at Dovedale.
I might be new to the care sector but I’m super looking forward to spreading a bit of extra sunshine and cheer around the home.
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 Dovedale Court Care Home
Trough of Boland adventure
This was one of our recent adventures to the Trough of Boland . What a great afternoon we had down there enjoying the scenery and refreshments at the famous Puddle Ducks cafe. Take a look at our residents they loved it.
70-years of wedded bliss
A resident from Dovedale Court care home, in Preston and her husband have celebrated 70 years of marriage. Margaret Stanton and Ken Flowers met at Adriatic Dance hall, Lancaster in 1944, Ken said that night dancing with Margaret, Peggy as she likes to be called now changed his life forever.
Peggy and Ken went on to have a Daughter named Denise Flowers. Family and friends came to Dovedale Court to celebrate the couple’s special anniversary with staff and residents. The home arranged a singer Johnny Write to come and perform, the chef and kitchen staff made a buffer fit for the king and we had a DJ and photographer. What a great afternoon had by all.
Elvis came to sing
We had a fun filled afternoon down at Dovedale court when Ray Godwin aka Elvis came to sing. Ray recently got to show off his talents on ITV’s show DNA journey where he found out he is related to Johnny Vegas. So when he agreed to sing for us we were overjoyed and lucky to have him. He engaged with all the residents and staff brilliantly and we’d love to see him here again.
Salmlesbury Hall Trip
We took a mini bus ride Samlesbury Hall, one of the most beautiful historic homes of Lancashire, A haven for history lovers, where the past meets the present. Our residents and staff got to soak them self in history and tales of witchcraft, from the Victorian Kitchen, School room and the bedroom set up in the 1950s style there was plenty to see.
Morecambe Trip
One of our residents David was brought up in Lancaster and Morecambe and as it has changes a lot over the last decade I put it to him about the visit and he was super excited. He remembered the conversation as he asked daily if I’d arranged something and within a few days we went. We had a fab time at Morecambe and couldn’t have picked a better day. The weather was perfect, very warm but slightly overcast and our kitchen staff put together the best picnic. We had a great walk , sat and took in the views. The residents were over joyed and are still asking when we can go back.
Mayfair of Nightingales
Residents across our services had a fantastic time joining Mandy Morrow for a virtual walking tour to learn about the ‘Herstory’ of Mayfair. The Mayfair of Nightingales may be long gone but it still holds a 20th century charm. Birthplace to the late Queen Elizabeth II, home to one of WWII's most decorated female war heroes and a tale of a wealthy Aristocrat and one of France's favourite designers.
We were delighted to take a walk down memory lane and discover stories from one of London's most iconic areas. The experience was truly enjoyed by all.
