Activities at Mallard 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. We provide a wide range of group activities and individual one to one activities to meet our residents needs including musical entertainers, PAT dog visits, minibus outings, themed events and much more!
We take a person centred approach when planning each individuals activities so they can achieve a feeling of self worth and well-being.
We hold monthly meetings with the residents and also regular meetings with their family and friends, discussing any ideas that they may have, and also any problems that their may have. Both of our activities coordinators, Steve and Lynne, have completed NAPA Activity Workers Level 2 Award training, and are continually seeking new ideas so we can ensure life in the home is as varied and interesting as possible. We encourage strong community links with the local schools, colleges and local charities in the community. Steve is supported also by his dogs, Tia, Pebbles and Oscar who give great pleasure to the residents in our home, and can often be seen either on a persons lap or being taken for a walk around the home. Many of the visitors that come into Mallard Court commented that it is so friendly and welcoming.
Steve Moss
Hi, my name is Steve, and I have been a Lifestyle Coordinator at Mallard Court since 2006, and have achieved the NAPA (National Association of Activity Providers) Level 2 Award in Activity Provision in the Care Sector.
We provide a wide range of activities for the people we support, as well as for their families and friends. I also love to have one-to-one chats with residents who like to reminisce about their lives over a cup of tea and some biscuits.
We have our own minibus and have fun days out sight-seeing, having a picnic or going a local pub for a drink and a meal. We also arrange for local artists to provide musical entertainment for everyone at Mallard Court.
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 Mallard Court Care Home
All aboard the minibus for ice cream delights
It was all aboard the minibus this afternoon as we headed out to see the sights and sounds of beautiful Bridlington.
Our resident of the day, Violet and her friends embarked on an outing, exploring the scenic beauty of Bridlington. They paused at the harbour top to indulge in delightful strawberry ice cream tubs.
World Art Day
World Art Day was celebrated with enthusiasm here at the home, as we engaged in an enjoyable session of creativity by drawing and painting portraits of one another.
Everyone had a great time, filled with fun as we discussed our self portraits with light hearted humour.
World Parkinson's Day
Staff and residents at the home marked World Parkinson's Day, which takes place on the 11th April.
For this, the home welcomed the local Parkinson's UK branch for a special edition of the home's regular support café.
The group and residents spoke about how Parkinson’s has affected their lives and how they support one another. Homemade cakes and refreshments were on offer, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Residents join local group cafe
We had a delightful time together this morning at the Bridlington Club for Young People. This is an excellent venue, and we were all very impressed with it. It was the community meeting of the local Parkinson's Support Group, held at the club every month.
Sue and David Radford, who are Parkinson's UK volunteers, organize these wonderful sessions for everyone to enjoy. Special guests Sam and Kim from the local police force gave us a brilliant insight into what is being done in our community and provided very helpful advice.
Residents attend St. Catherines fundraiser
We are having a fabulous time this morning, here at The Clubhouse at Bridlington Rugby Club. It is Saint Catherine's Bridlington Support Group Coffee Morning, raising funds in aid of Saint Catherine's and what a lovely atmosphere.
The venue is very well attended with a variety of stalls and delicious refreshments including scones with a cuppa! We look forward to the next event, and wish to say a big thank you for the invitation.
Community Cancer Support Group
Staff and residents at Mallard Court care home in Bridlington have invited neighbours and friends from the local community to their free monthly cancer support coffee morning.
Members of the café spoke candidly and bravely about their experiences of cancer and how it touched them, Patricia a resident at the home said “I lost my Mum to cancer when she was 50 years old, it was no age to lose your Mum, from there I became a Macmillan volunteer at Bridlington and also Scarborough hospital offering support to others, it’s so important that people realize support is out there”
Betty another resident has endured skin cancer 3 times and said “it’s so important to accept help and support and to never suffer on your own”
Upcoming events
April
Join us as we look ahead to our Easter celebrations, life enrichment and community events.
Coffee with a Firefighter
Join us on May 5th at 11am as we welcome our local firefighting heroes to the home.
Spring Newsletter
Our Spring Newsletter is live. Find out about the latest goings on in the home and events coming soon.
Meet the Manager Cream Tea Event
We're inviting the local community and professionals to meet our new home General Manager at a free afternoon High Tea event.
Future Planning Seminar
We welcome you to join us on Tuesday 20th May as we welcome Phil from Murray Hills Solicitors for a free future planning seminar.
D- Day - Veterans Free Fish & Chips
As we remember the heroes of D-Day we wish to invite the towns veterans to join us for a free three course fish and chip lunch. Please RSVP by Friday 30th May.
May
Join us at the home as we look forward to the warmer months and take a look at our upcoming events and activities.
Emergency Services - Take a break on us!
Come and take a break on us! Calling all emergency personnel - ambulance, police, district nurses - come and enjoy a drink and slice of cake on your break.
Volunteers - Could you make a difference?
We recognise the impact a Volunteer can make on the lives of our residents, do you have any spare time? For more information we'd love to hear from you.
Community Cancer Support Cafe
We know the importance of supporting our local community and to wish to offer a space and support to those who have been affected by cancer with our specialist community cafe.
Carer's Cafe
We understand the importance of looking after the local community and are offering a comfortable space for carers to connect with one another.
Community Cafe
Join us every third Thursday of the month for our homes Community Cafe in association with our friends at 'Active Communities'
Looking For a Meeting Place
For further details of what Mallard Court can offer, Please get in touch with the home.
Dementia Cafe
We know how important it is supporting our local community and extend an invitation to join us at our monthly dementia cafe, last Tuesday of the month from 2.00 pm.
Coffee Morning
Come along and make new friends at our popular coffee morning - 1st Tuesday of the month from 11.00 am. All welcome.
