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
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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.  

Life-encriching activities booklet Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.

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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Profiteroles are MAGNIFIQUE!

Dan gave the Residents' tea time Profiteroles the 'Chef's Kiss' this week, and made them SUPER SIZED!Usually our residents can expect dainty little trios on their plates, but this week our residents thoroughly enjoyed these delightful showstoppers! Full of whipped double cream and fresh chocolate, residents said they were magnifique!
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Pump Up the Volume!

Sheila's hearing has been declining recently so, when the Specsavers Team Callum and Hussain visited this week, we tested Sheila's hearing and Specsaver gave her a pair of her very first hearing aids! Sheila thought the test was very easy and simple, and as you can see here, Sheila is wearing headphones while Hussain measures the level of her hearing. These have made such a difference to Sheila's way of life and she told us, "These hearing aid are very comfy, I can hear conversations clearly now with my friends here - I can even hear the paper rustling when I turn the pages of my magazines! We went out on the minibus after I had these fitted, and I could even hear the engine and it's made such a difference !". At Elgar Court, we are always looking for ways to improve the daily lives of our residents, and we are over the moon for Sheila. To register for a Specsavers Home visit, come along to our next event where the team will take your details and do an initial assessment. Our next event is: Wednesday 25th June from 10.30am - 3pm.These hearing aids are free on the NHS!

Tour de Barchester is Back

Tour de Barchester is Back and Paul our Head of Maintenance at Elgar Court is Riding Again! Last year Paul and the team, cycled from Wales to Oxford raising thousands of pounds for charity.This year, starting on 10th June, Paul and the team will be cycling 225 Miles visiting 17 Care Homes in Aid of Barchester’s Charitable Foundation. The route will start in Dumfries, Scotland and and finish on 13th June in Cheshire after riding through Cumbria, Lancashire, Merseyside and Greater Manchester areas in Aid of Barchester’s Charitable Foundation.Please donate at Elgar Court's Reception or at this link - https://www.justgiving.com/.../tour-de-barchester-elgarcourt

Happy birthday Susan!

We absolutely love a party at Elgar Court, so it’s a delight to hold a party for a resident’s birthday and their family and friends. For Susann’s birthday luncheon, everyone enjoyed a delicious luncheon including tropical salad with king prawns, rare roasted beef, baked ham and quiches. But the celebration birthday cake Susan’s family had commissioned, was certainly the pièce de resistance! Expertly decorated and crafted in confectioner’s sugar, the detailing from the basket and handles and flowers made this cake a special tribute to mark Susan’s birthday.Happy birthday Susan!

Our Allotment is growing!

Thanks to Malvern Town Council and their very generous donation of top soil, our allotment is now well and truly underway. We had the pleasure of the meeting the Chairman of Monksfield Allotments come to see us and offer their group's support. Here discussing with Malvin our Senior care lead is Peter, Chair of Monksfield allotments discussing ideas for planting both floral and edible! If you would like to come along and meet new friends in a friendly and wlecoming group, please contact Kerrie and Malvin or speak to our reception team on: 01684 211720

Keeping flexible, to keep mobile!

Our weekly exercise classes focus on different themes, from keeping physically active, building strength, stamina and resilience to this week's class on flexibility.Keeping flexible is just as important as building strength as it helps support our residents' mobility. Here, Sarah our Pilates leader who comes to our home each month, is showing residents simple but effective ankle and joint rotation moves that can help our residents keep busy and moving and enjoying life in and out of our home.

Upcoming events

A Father's Day Cream Tea - 15 June

For all generations of fathers, celebrate with us over a complimentary afternoon cream tea at Elgar Court.  2pm - 4.30pm.  All bookings - 01684 211720 

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British Flower Week - 18 June

It's British Flower Week and we will be demonstrating British floral arrangements - come and have a go! 3pm - 4.30pm

Pudding Club - 20 June

Join us at our monthly Pudding Club and enjoy favourite puddings from past and present. 3pm.  Please book your place.

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Royal Ascot 'Ladies Day' Coffee Morning - 19 June

Turn up in your BEST Royal Ascot Ladies Day Hat!  All donations raised go to our annual Tour de Barchester Race fundraiser. Prize for BEST Hat!  10.30am-12.30pm.

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Open Day - 21 June

Are you looking for unique care for your loved one?  Come to our home and meet our excellent care teams who give specialist, person centered care.  10am - 4pm  

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Piano Hedgehog - 23 June

Monday melodies with our ever popular songman, the Piano Hedgehog!  The theme this month are summertime songs.  Everyone welcome.  2.30pm 

SPECSAVERS Home Visits - Register - 25 June

Find out why Sheila loves her new hearing aids! Meet the Specsavers team and Register for a free home visit after an initial assessment. 10.30am-3pm.

‘Latte Laughs’ Community Café - 25 June

Welcoming everyone caring for their loved ones to our ‘Latte Laughs’ Community Café.  Relax and meet new friends.  10am - 12.30pm  

 

 

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The Malarkeys - 27 June

Musical coffee morning in aid of the charity, Cancer Research. Enjoy these amazing maestros and our complimentary refreshments - all donations go to charity! 11am 

Singing for Joy! 27 June

Singing for Joy! Join us for a morning of joyful singing to classic songs and raise your spirits! People living with Dementia are especially encouraged to come. 10am - 12.30pm