Activities at Iris 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. Activities are an integral part of life at our care home. We want to ensure that the people we support have as much fun as possible during their time with us, so it’s important that our activities programme is created with the interests of residents in mind. Our skilled Activities Coordinators will bring a certain uniqueness to the home that can’t be found anywhere else, and which is reflected in the activities they organise.
Natalie Robinson
Hello, I'm Natalie, and for nearly five enriching years, I've dedicated myself to the role of an activity coordinator. My passion lies in understanding the unique interests of each individual under our care. At Iris Court, I strive to craft activities tailored to the preferences of our residents, ensuring no one ever feels socially isolated. Whether someone wants to participate minimally or fully immerse themselves, my goal remains constant: fostering a sense of community and joy in every moment.
Join me as we embark on this journey of connection, laughter, and shared experiences. Together, let's create cherished memories that will illuminate the path ahead. Welcome to Iris Court, where every day holds the promise of something special.
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 Iris Court Care Home
Imagination Dance Exercise Class
Iris Court Kick started there weekend with having Imagination Dance CIC in holding a fabulous exercise class for us this morning.
With the Imagination Dance Classes being wonderfully colourful, with plenty of music and movement it is enjoyed by all.
We know the importance of making exercise as enjoyable as possible, whilst the benefits of regular exercise improves our physical health, mental health sense of well being and is fantastic for forming friendship groups and social inclusion. Also at Iris Court we know that being able to continue lifelong hobbies or interests is a key part of our resident's identities, and we make every effort to encourage and support each resident to be able to do so.
V-E Day 80th Anniversary
Iris Court Celebrated V-E Day 80th Anniversary
We had a truly special day hearing from some of our residents and their stories, photo's and memories from 80 years ago today. Throughout the day we watched the live coverage from BBC, whilst honouring the two minute silence along with the nation. For our lunch the home came together, whilst inviting some new faces and families to join us for a tradition street party style lunch, with a variety of sandwiches, pastries, wonderful Victoria sponge cakes and Scones with plenty of cream!. An afternoon not to be forgotten!.
"On this Victory in Europe Day, we honour the bravery, sacrifice and resilience of all who fought for the peace and freedom. May their legacy remind us to never take liberty for granted and to always strive for unity in a divided world. Let peace not be just a memory but a promise we uphold every day".
Clayton & Shuttleworth Airfield Visit
Iris Court Care Home have been making the most of this beautiful weather!, with a trip to Clayton & Shuttleworth Airfield for an afternoon of exploring the gorgeous Swiss gardens, whilst enjoying seeing plenty of historic airworthy aircrafts and working vehicles to enjoy and learn about.
With residents making the most of the time together on this beautiful day, we deserving stopped for a delicious lunch at the runway café before heading home.
With many of our residents previously being fond flyers and aircrafts lovers, many residents said how lovely it was to visit somewhere as a new experience, whilst being able to reminisce over some of their favourite hobbies and passions.
Regular outings are just one aspect of our life enrichment program and all the trips we take are at the request of the residents. Our monthly activities calendar boasts a range of outings and entertainment.
Iris Courts One Year Anniversary Celebrations
Iris Court residents, families and staff celebrated their one year anniversary together.
With celebrations being started by Cllr Daniel Allen back in attendance from our first opening, commenting on how proud he is of Iris Court in its first year, and becoming heart of the Gosmore community, to the general manager Babu thanking his team for this first year and a heart warming gesture of presenting our first resident Mary with a beautiful bouquet of flowers. Mary had many kind wonderful words to say about the team and other residents sharing this journey. Celebrations were in full swing with the attendees dancing and singing along to Ellie-Rose who is a local performer getting us in high spirits, followed by a delicious selection of freshly made tapas dishes by our superb kitchen team for everyone to enjoy in the gardens of Iris Court. with Residents having a wonderful afternoon and staff being together for the special occasion Iris Court are most definitely looking forward to the next years to come and more wonderful memories to be celebrated.
Perfect Aquatics Mini Bus Trip
Residents and Staff at Iris Court, took a delightful morning trip to visit Perfect Aquatics in Henlow today.
During the visit residents enjoyed walking around all the different animals and attractions to be seen, whether it be fishes, tortoises , birds and reptiles we see there was much to be learnt all about these fascinating animals!.
We finished our morning trip by stopping at the Koi Café to enjoy a delicious coffee, and tempting slice of cake before heading back home.
Regular trips to local attractions, areas of natural beauty and other excursions are important parts of our life enrichment program and feature often on our resident-led activity planners.
Egg-stra Special Shopping Trip!
Residents and Staff Took the Iris Court Mini Bus down to visit Asda in Hitchin to grab some essentials for this easter weekend!.
With many residents discussing their favourite sweet treat over easter, and what there easter traditions previously were with their families
Residents loved being able to go out and do some shopping as they would before life at Iris Court, being able to browse the different items and return with some of their favourite items and treats for their families visiting this weekend.
Supporting residents to be able to enjoy shopping, meals out and exploring new communities is a key aspect of the weekly activities calendar and our wider life enrichment program here at Iris Court
Upcoming events
Iris Courts Retired Nurses Club
Share stories and experiences with fellow retired nurses, we love to see uniforms or mementos whilst refreshments will be provided.
Iris Courts Summer Bash
Pop in from 11am to view our home and garden games. From 1:30 Join us to enjoy traditional seaside refreshments & Sadie perform the All Aboard Virtual Cruise Show.
Ladies Who Latte
Come alone or join us with a friend to join us for a light lunch, build friendships and enjoy some time at Iris Court
Iris Court Tot's Club
Join us for the morning for our monthly baby and toddler group, we will have Paw Patrol in attendance, soft play and toys, whilst light refreshments will be provided.
Carers Cafe
Come along and meet with friends over light refreshments and enjoy the mornings entertainment or hear from various guest speakers.
