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
National Ice Cream Day
Residents across our homes had a fantastic time during a special live virtual event in celebration on National Ice Cream Day. Wall’s team took us on a great journey through history, sharing fascinating details about the brand since its launch in 1922. We learned about major innovations such as the introduction of Mr Whippy, Cornetto, Viennetta, Twister, and Carte d'Or.
Residents were treated to a sing-along to Cornetto classic ads, an interactive quiz about fun Wall’s facts and best-of-all, an ice-cream tasting session. It was a delightful experience for everyone, especially our ice-cream lovers.
Home welcome Volunteers and Student Placements
Residents and staff at Mallard Court care home in Bridlington, enjoy welcoming local volunteers and student work placements into the home where they join in with reminiscence, music, games and a variety of other activities together. We have recently being joined by Grace, who brought lots of joy and smiles to the residents, we’ve enjoyed, Ruby a student at Headlands School with her weeks placement and we also host students from East Riding College
A dogs life
Across of homes residents had a fantastic time during a special live virtual event, led by Jennifer and Emily from Dogs Trust, the UK's largest dog welfare charity. Jennifer and Emily took us on a journey to discover the rich history of Dogs Trust and their facilities.
Using captivating video and photo footage, our residents were able to explore rehoming centres and learn more about the highest level of welfare offered there. It was a delightful experience for everyone, especially our dog lovers.
10-years long service celebrated
A Care Worker at Mallard Court Care Home in Bridlington has received a prestigious 10 Year Service Award in celebration of working at Barchester Healthcare for over 10 years. Debbie Marston, Care Assistant NVQ Level 2, started work at Barchester, in July 2013, and has worked with residents and their relatives to ensure that their needs have been met over the years. Debbie is a very popular and much loved member of the Mallard Court care team, by our residents, their families and staff alike. Debbie has worked in the local community within the care sector, for over 37 years.
Royal Ascot Ladies Day
Mallard Court residents and staff had a fabulous day at the “Races” on Royal Ascot Ladies Day, watching the event live on the big screen.
We had a selection of delicious nibbles with a variety of drinks including Sherry, Pimm’s and traditional Beers brewed in the local area.
Residents and staff held a fun Sweepstake with lots of prizes for everyone with a bit of fancy dress too!
Finishing the day off we enjoyed a selection of fruity Ice-cream Cones and Lollies together.
Pub outing and sightseeing in our Mini Bus
Here at Mallard Court in Bridlington we love our trips out on our very own Mini Bus.
We are so lucky to have some really friendly local Restaurants and Public Houses with a nice ambience, where our residents can enjoy a meal and drinks with family, friends & staff.
We love having a ride down to our beautiful seafront which stretches for miles, and enjoy having Fish and Chips and an Ice- cream on the Harbour side, watching all the boats going in and out of the Harbour.
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.
