Activities at Longueville Court Care Home
Our activities coordinators are committed to organising a variety of activities that reflect the interests and capabilities for everybody we support ensuring a person centred approach.
The team have a flexible approach to our programme and we are constantly reviewing and updating our programmes to ensure we cater for everyone's needs and varied abilities.
The activities programme includes regular trips utilising the homes minibus, these include a number of destinations of local interest. We are particularly proud of the relationship we have built with Peterborough Sailability. This registered charity offers the opportunities to those with restricted mobility to enjoy the thrill of sailing on the open water and the sense of independence that brings in specially adapted boats.
Involvement in the local community is something that the whole team are very passionate about and we provide regular visits to a number of different facilities including local schools and churches. These activities also extend too visits from "Pat dogs" and local entertainers to aid in our ongoing quest to give each individual as much support and stimulation as they require.
Martine Ratcliffe
Hello my name is Martine and I'm the Head of Activities here at Longueville Court. I joined the team in 2009 as a carer and become team leader before moving into the Activities position 3 years ago.
I'm passionate about providing life enrichment to each of our residents, as a team we aim is to bring joy on a daily basis, and make their time with us special. We pride ourselves on bringing a mixture of activities that suit everyone.
I have one daughter and 2 grandsons, when not at work I love to spend time with them making memories, am a massive lover of music and dance.
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 Longueville Court Care Home
Orton Pre-School Visit
It's always a pleasure to see our residents enjoying themselves and interacting with the children from Orton preschool!! They had great fun taking glitter pictures, making necklaces and chatting away!!! Can't wait to see what is planned for next week, it's such a joy to see the different generations coming together.
World's biggest coffee morning
The world's biggest coffee morning. This morning we held a continental style coffee breakfast to raise money for Macmillan. It was a great turn out and we raised £60 in donations. Thank you all that attended and donated.
Gardening Club!!
Yesterday we held our 2nd session of our gardening club, the residents love making over their garden, it's looking very nice out there
Fun and Games
Even with a little bit of sun , we are out in the garden, either relaxing or playing some of our games
Ferry Meadows Trip
Taking advantage of the sunny day, we took a trip to ferry meadows where the residents enjoyed sailing, while others enjoyed sitting by the water having a coffee , such a beautiful afternoon
Trip to the Seaside!!
The 2nd of our seaside trips to Hunstanton was a wonderful day. The sun was shining , the fish and chips were great, and it was even better once we had our ice cream.
Upcoming events
Charity Fashion Show!!!
We are thrilled to be hosting this event for such a good cause. Tickets £2 available from Longueville Court reception.
