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
Home launch Coffee Morning Partnership with NHS Trust
Staff and residents at the Mallard Court are inviting neighbours and friends from the local community to join them at their new community coffee morning being held in partnership with the health and wellbeing advisor and connector service for Humber teaching NHS foundation trust.
Taking place every third Thursday of the month and launching on Thursday 21st November from 10am – 12.30pm, residents from within the local community will have a chance to meet and chat over tea or coffee and homemade cakes provided by the home.
Bonfire Night
We had a lovely day here at Mallard Court Care Home in Bridlington, celebrating Bonfire Night.
We enjoyed a glass of wine or two with nibbles in the afternoon, whilst interacting with our homes Magic Table.y
This piece of sensory equipment has a fabulous interactive firework display, and we also watched firework displays from around the world, on our giant TV screen.
Our Bonfire Night evening meal included hot soup and roll, steak pie with mushy peas and mint sauce. Finished off with delicious Yorkshire Parkin.
Memory Lane Cafe Welcomes the Ukes of Hazzard
Mallard Court care home, in Bridlington invited members of the local community to their monthly Dementia Café.
We know the importance of supporting our local community and hold monthly groups, specifically for those living with dementia or caring for a loved one.
Taking place every month from 2pm-4pm, guests will have a chance to meet other carers supporting others living with dementia. Free to all, the Dementia Café at the home provides small respite and social support.
During the care group session, guests will also have a chance to meet the team at the home, to discuss any questions they might have about care. This month, attendees were delighted by the performance of the ‘Ukes of Hazzard’ ukulele band, who brought joy and entertainment to everyone present.
Wine & Cheese Tasting
The end of October saw our residents, relatives and colleagues enjoy our homes Cheese & Wine event.
A special thank you goes to our Head Chef, Gill, who sourced a selection of local cheeses, as well as some more exotic ones, and paired them with a selection of wines.
Our residents and guests had a great afternoon trying different wines with the various cheeses along with, grapes, biscuits and crackers and what better soundtrack to accompany our event than the 'Best of Frank Sinatra'
Pirates and Parrots
The home was full of animal mischief and swashbuckling fun as we welcomed some very special feathery guests courtesy of ‘Parrots and Pirates’
Residents at Mallard Court were pleasantly surprised to see their new feathered friends awaiting them in our homes lounge area against a pirate themed backdrop!
Inca, Mishka and Aurora. Three beautiful parrots were on hand to happily meet and greet our residents and enjoyed receiving bird treats from them.
Namaste Experience
Our residents had a delightful time together as we transformed our lounge into a tranquil namaste room.
They relished a sensory experience that was soothing yet revitalizing. The ambient lights and sounds contributed to a serene atmosphere that engaged their senses, bringing them peace and happiness.
Seeing our residents content and at ease in our sensory space was truly heart-warming.
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.
