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
We love our volunteers here at Mallard Court
Here at Mallard Court we love our volunteers helping with our Activities Team, and they bring something extra special for everyone.
A very special young lady called Grace visits every week, to spend time joining in our activity sessions with our residents, visitors and staff.
Grace with her Grandma, are helping us at our Spring Fair with other volunteers, along with Megan, our Work placement student from the East Riding of Bridlington college.
Pamper Sessions
We love our pampering sessions here at Mallard Court, whether it’s having a nail manicure, hand massage, foot spa or having your hair styled by our very talented hairdresser, Graham.
Pamper sessions are a very important and intimate activity for our residents to enjoy, sharing fond memories of times gone bye, and enjoying a cup of tea together
Valentine's inspired virtual event
Staff and residents at Barchester’s Mallard Court care home in Bridlington were treated to an interactive virtual Valentine’s table decorating masterclass, courtesy of talented master florist, Kathryn Delve. Kathryn is an independent florist based in Somerset, she specialises in creating unique wedding and event flowers, all sourced from her local flower farm. She takes much of her inspiration for her displays from the beautiful scenery that surrounds her home and the changing seasons and colours.
During the workshop, residents were invited to join Kathryn to make beautiful Valentine’s-themed table decorations. The displays will be used to decorate the home ready for Valentine’s Day celebrations. Some residents chose flowers in traditional red and white hues, chosen from some of their favourite blooms. The greenery was sourced from the gardens around Mallard Court.
20-years long service celebrated
A Domestic Assistant at Mallard Court care home in Bridlington has received a prestigious 20 Year Long Service Award in celebration of working at Barchester Healthcare for 20 years.
Sue Kirby, started at Barchester in January 2024 and she is a much loved and admired employee by her work colleagues, residents and their families.
Sue with her bubbly, lively personality and good sense of humour, is such a dedicated employee, and always makes time to have a friendly chat with anyone.
Flower Crafts
We love our flower craft activities here at Mallard Court sharing the wide variety of beautiful flowers and which are our overall favourite ones.
It’s such a therapeutic activity, reminiscing together the time we have spent tending our gardens over the seasons.
We are really looking forward to our gardening club activity which commences in February, for everyone to join in together.
Medical Detection Dogs
Across our services residents had a fantastic time during a special live virtual event, led by Emilia from Medical Detection Dogs.
Emilia took us on a journey to discover how the organisation began training dogs to support people with complex health conditions, saving their lives on a daily basis.
Using their amazing sense of smell, these dogs can identify odour changes emitted prior an episode and alert the person to take preventative action.
We were introduced to the wonderful dogs and the science behind the sniff. It was a delightful experience for everyone, especially our canine-loving residents.
Upcoming 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.
