Activities at Mallard Court Care Home
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.
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 Mallard Court Care Home
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.
Celebrating Elvis' Birthday in style!
We love our live musical entertainment here at Mallard Court and we celebrated Elvis Presley’s birthday in style.
We reminisced over our fond memories over the life of Elvis and had a fabulous tome singing together some of our favourite Elvis hits songs together.
Community Bingo
Here at Mallard Court our Community Bingo sessions bring so much fun for our residents, visitors and staff.
We hold regular Bingo sessions inviting everyone to join this activity with the chance to win prizes.
There are free delicious refreshments provided for all, and of course lots of chocolate!
Upcoming events
Newsletter - Spring edition
We are delighted to share our latest newslettere - Spring edition.
May
The month of May is the gateway to summer and we hope you can join us - all welcome.
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.
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.
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.
Tea and Tour
We welcome you to join us for tea and a tour, 2nd Wednesday of the month and find out what we have to offer you or a loved one here at Mallard Court.
Coffee Morning
Come along and make new friends at our popular coffee morning - 1st Tuesday of the month from 11.00 am. All welcome.
