Activities at Elgar Court Care Home

Our teams are trained to enrich the lives of residents through stimulating the mind, body and soul, and taking the time to learn about each person to ensure everyone receives support that adds enrichment to their life.

Our activities team are great at building the activities programme around the likes and interests of the people we care for. Ensuring that our social events offer fun and adventure is part of the ethos of our home; it’s important that those we support can enjoy an active and social lifestyle. Of course, there will always be those who prefer peace and quiet, and in these instances, a cup of tea and a chat are always welcomed.

Enriching life
Watch our video on life enrichment in our homes.

Kerrie Perks

Activities Leader

Hello, My name is Kerrie and I provide the unique life enrichment for residents at Elgar Court.  I moved to Malvern 12 years ago to live with my fiance and we have two tortoises and a snake.  I love to play Dungeons and Dragons with my friends.  I am very 'outdoorsy' and used to ride horses and compete nationally in athletics, specialising in track and field for Redditch and Bromsgrove athletics club.  In my spare time, I love being in the kitchen and making treats for my family.  

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 Elgar Court Care Home

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Living La Dolce Vita!

Living the good life is all we wish for our residents, and as we celebrated National Pizza Day this week thought we would make our own delicious creations. Chris, our Head Chef was on hand to show residents how to stretch the pizza dough and give a few tips, and generally have a laugh with  the residents.   At Elgar Court we are passionate about residents being able to continue enjoying lifelong hobbies, as well as exploring new adventures whilst living at our home.

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Afternoon Tea (with a bit on the side!)

Residents went to the Alturo Lounge this week in Malvern to enjoy afternoon tea and cake……with a bit on the side! Discovering new foods and enjoying old favourites is part of life’s experiences. Residents were delighted to try cheesy chips, and found them to be rather ‘more-ish’ and along with cheesy garlic ciabatta bread, plates of these delicious nibbles were passed up and down the table! And of course, afternoon tea with cakes topped off these treats. Joan went one step further and enjoyed a rather glorious chocolate sundae with cream, cookies and ice cream!We regularly plan weekly trips to restaurants, coffee houses and pubs on our mini-bus. Social trips and discovery outings are an essential part of our weekly activity calendar, ensuring residents look forward to these weekly activities out in the community – a key aspect of our wider life enrichment program. For more information about life in our home, please visit website on: Elgar Court Care Home in Malvern | Barchester Healthcare
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Birthday Beats!

Happy Birthday Marian!Marian enjoyed her birthday today with music from one of her favourite entertainers, Piano Hedgehog! And of course, a very special cake was made for her to enjoy with her many friends at Elgar Court.  At Elgar Court, we celebrate birthdays not just as a mark of ageing another year but as a celebration of life, achievements, and personal growth. It's a time for reflection, gratitude, and looking forward to future possibilities. Birthdays provide a special opportunity for us to help residents to gather with loved ones and create lasting memories.
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The Great British Yorkshire Pud!

Today we celebrated British Yorkshire Pudding Day. Held the first Sunday of February, it was first devised as a way to conserve the fat drip off from a roasting fowl or side of meat to catch the grease in the batter mix — eggs, flour, and milk — instead of a dripping pan, and served as a part of the meal.
Resident Ambassador Maureen showed us all how she made her Yorkshire puds, and aren’t they absolutely glorious ! Maureen said she used to love having honey on hers and remembered when her mum used to make them.
Others liked golden syrup or treacle and Peter says he loves having fruit, jam and cream with his! And the newbies who had never tried Yorkshire pudding for dessert before, want to try it with jam and cream. Delicious! 
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Endless Fun & Enjoyment!

Weekly fun in our home is endless, and here we are showing you a brief glimpse into our daily life! From keeping fit with Pilates, baking flapjacks, learning about Saudi Arabia with a fun quiz, watching films together, enjoying national celebrations to learning new skills with intricate arts and crafts with resin and shells, life at Elgar Court doesn't stand still and the world is our residents' oyster!Why not come along to one of our many 28 activities each week in our home? For more information, please contact: 01684 211720 or visit our website: https://www.barchester.com/home/elgar-court-care-home
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Happy Chinese Lunar Year - "Gong hei fat choy"

SSSsss……..Happy Chinese Lunar Year – The Year of the Snake! We celebrated this cool, calm and collected Chinese lunar sign at Elgar Court today with Mulan the animated film in our cinema, Fortune cookies, Chinese cuisine and the Hongbao good fortune red envelops with money in them. We chose to put 3 gold coins in these auspicious red envelopes for each resident as a gesture of sending them good fortune and luck.  Number “3” signifies the three important elements of heaven, earth, and human beings and also that it represents; Unity, Harmony, and Perfection. Just like our home!  Happy Chinese Lunar Year everyone or, "Gong hei fat choy" (恭喜发财). Which means 'Wishing you happiness and prosperity.'PS: The gold coins were chocolate coins from Marks and Spencers! If you would like to take part in our events at our home, please contact us on: 01684 211720

Upcoming events

National Story Telling Week. 1-9 February 2025

Join us at Elgar Court Care Home to celebrate Storytelling Week! We’re inviting local schools to visit us and talk about their favourite books. 10.30am daily.

National Pizza Day Workshop - 7 February 2025

To celebrate National Pizza day, join us for a Pizza making workshop with an assortment of fresh ingredients to tantalize those taste buds. Eat with us or take it home!

Will You Be Our Valentine? 14 February 2025

Enjoy live musical entertainment on Valentine’s Day with us!  Everyone is welcome and you will be spoiled by our delicious treats!

Menopause & You. 20 February 2025

This event is designed for those affected by perimenopause and menopause symptoms, and would like to ask questions to our guest expert. Starts at 2pm

Pancake Day Pandemonium! 4 March 2025

Join us and local children for our annual pancake race! Watch as you enjoy delicious pancakes with all sorts of toppings to try! 

National Food & Hydration Week. 17-23 March

We understand the importance of nutritious meals and hydration for our residents. Come to our expert demonstrations and enjoy a complimentary healthy lunch. 10.30am-3pm