Activities at Ross Court Care Home
Activities are the cornerstone of a wholesome home experience, and our Activities Coordinators are always putting their creative minds to the test by organising new and exciting social events for residents to partake in. Of course, we take into account the likes and dislikes of those we support, so if someone doesn’t feel like trying something new, there will always be something on offer to reflect their personal interests. For the people who may just prefer some peace and quiet instead, we also offer one-to-one time that can be enjoyed with a nice cup of coffee or just a simple chat – whatever they desire.
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 Ross Court Care Home
Gone Fishin'
We had a wonderful fun game of fishing at Ross Court. We had fun not only playing it but making it too. One of our entertainers couldn’t make it so Activities had to think of something quick. So we printed out fish, residents cut them out, we found plastic rods, and wool for the fishing line, put a paper clip on the nose of the fish, then a magnet tied on the wool and used the loops and balls to represent ponds. What fun it was the winner was the one who pulled the most fish out in 3 minutes.
Fun Afternoon at Local Garden Centre
Residents of Ross Court along with some of the team had a lovely afternoon out at Pengethley Garden Centre. We had a good mooch around the shop and the residents fell in love with the large teddies and wanted to bring them back to Ross Court! A cup of tea in the café finished the trip out nicely.
Ross Court Mark International Women's Day
To mark International Women’s Day, Activities Coordinator Hayley had a great idea – get the ladies of Ross Court talking. It has occurred to Hayley that Residents spend a lot of time with each other but probably don’t know interesting things about each other. Residents were sat in twos and each had to find out three things about the other person that they found fascinating, and everyone enjoyed this time so much and we will be definitely doing this again.
Hugo and Maisie Visit Ross Court
Hugo and Maisie, came to visit us at Ross Court again today, the residents first met them at 6 weeks old and they are now 12 weeks and have grown a lot! They were also a lot more playful and were a delight. The residents and team are so grateful to Bill's family for bringing them in, it’s great seeing them as they grow up and we very much look forward to their next visit.
Talk and Tasting with Local Vineyard Wythall Estate
Ross Court were delighted to welcome Jamie McIntyre from Wythall Estate and Vineyard in Ross-On-Wye. Jamie told us about the history of the family run vineyard and all the award winning wines they have produced. The vineyard benefits from a unique micro-climate and rich Herefordshire soil to produce the highest quality grapes. Residents had a wonderful afternoon tasting the quality wines enjoyed with a cheese board. Every wine was to the residents taste, they would thoroughly recommend!
Weston under Penyard School visits Ross Court
The children of Weston Under Penyard CE primary school and nursery visited Ross Court today.
The children came to show the residents, and read to them, their favourite books. Aaron loved Stella and sat on her lap most of the visit drinking and eating chocolate biscuits. He also did a lovely colouring for her, they have become best friends. The photos of them enjoying each other's company just melted all of our hearts.
