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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Poppy Appeal Coffee Morning

Thank you to everyone who came to our home to help us raise money for the Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal. Our residents and their families welcomed many visitors today, from guests who had stayed with us before for a mini holiday break, to well known community leaders in Malvern including International Scouting lead Sue Page to Reverend Dave Bruce, Team Rector to one of our Barchester homes - south Chowdene! Thank you for coming to our event and helping us to raise valuable funds for the Poppy Appeal.
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Happy 100th Birthday Martha!

What a day for our lovely Martha to celebrate her 100th Birthday! Martha joins our Alice (who was 104 this year) in the special 100 club!A very kind lady called Kerry and her friend, brought three horses to see Martha and our residents this morning. Martha’s love of horses is well known across our home and we were delighted to welcome, Princess Patch the little Shetland, Summer and Lucca to meet Martha.Later that day, we had an elegant lunch, then a wonderful speech dedicated to Martha from local deputy Mayor, Cllr David Meads. This was followed by an amazing birthday cake by Chef Chris, and everyone looking at the very many fabulous birthday cards to Martha from our local community well wishers – and of course, a birthday card from his royal highness, King Charles!!Residents and guests then enjoyed another banquet at tea time and live music from Mini concerts for everyone to enjoy! What a day and thank you to everyone who made this day so special for Martha.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.

Age UK Wyvern Partnership

Age UK has recently rebranded as Age UK Wyvern, to bring together all of the partnership services this charity leads. Elgar Court is now the official partner of this charity, with their Music Connect service. This service is open to all members of the community who may be experiencing symptoms of living with and without diagnosed memory loss.Mark Tandy, is the Dementia Wellbeing Support Advisor at Age UK Wyvern supporting this partnership said, “We are delighted to be an official partner with Elgar Court in Malvern, and want to encourage everyone living with memory loss to come together and make new friends at this supportive and above all, fun group!”Our next Music Connect event is 8 November, and will be dedicated to Remembrance Day. Elgar Court will be bringing in entertainers called the, ‘D-Day Dollies’ who will sing music favourites from this era. This event is Free.
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Barchester Care Awards

Congratulations to all the Barchester Care Award winners!

Today at the the highly anticipated Barchester Care Awards 2024, Elgar Court cheered along to the live showing of this event watching nominated staff being recognised as the best of the best across many skills in Barchester – all voted for by residents, relatives, staff and friends of our homes and hospitals.We were so delighted that Paul Patchet our Head of Maintenance, was nominated for his charity fund raising efforts for the Barchester Foundation Charity this year, where he and his colleagues cycled over 200 miles from Wales to Oxfordshire. WELL DONE PAUL!!!
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World Menopause Day

Today is World Menopause Day, and we invited Dr Kirsten Protheroe from @Home Visit Healthcare  to discuss Menopause and answer questions on support available to women and men wanting to support women.  Dr Kirsten will be hosting other Menopause talks in the new year, so please sign up to our mailing list for future event dates. 

Barchester has over 260 homes across the UK, with a third of it’s workforce of an age experiencing perimenopause and menopause.   At Elgar Court, we have dedicated menopause support for our staff, including a wonderful basket of goodies of Menopause information, relaxation aids, restorative refreshments and toiletries!  All Barchester managers and directors are incredibly sensitive and supportive to staff needs during this transition in a woman’s life, and we will do all we can to ensure they are listened to, and get the support they need.  Thank you! 

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Our new residents love the water!

It's been a trifle wet around Malvern and not very enjoyable for all, but our new 'residents' love the water!As well as new residents joining our home over the last few months, we have some new additions to our family! We have introduced a mini aquarium to our sensory wellbeing suite, that provides a wonderful calming environment for residents who just wanting to relax and have some quiet time - something we all relate to.

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