Activities at Spen Court Care Home

Our memory lane residents enjoyed aqua painting and showing their creative flair, this therapeutic activity encourages feelings of calm and peace. 

On Pennine community, it was eyes down as we enjoyed our weekly game of bingo which our residents love to play - for a sweet prize of course!

Elvis is in the building!

With hips swinging, classic hits filling the room, and plenty of swooning from the crowd, our residents and visitors were transported straight back to the golden age of rock ‘n’ roll. Laughter, singing, and a whole lot of dancing made it a truly memorable afternoon for everyone.

Residents enjoyed an afternoon of live musical entertainment by popular vocalist, Karen Clegg who performed a medley of hits from across the decades.

It was a fabulous way to start our festive activities and everyone is looking forward to the next performance.

Here at Spen Court, our residents love socialising and playing games together in the lounge. Whether it’s a puzzle to challenge the mind or a fun game of dominoes, they always have a good time.

There is always a little friendly competitiveness and laughter too! 

Our residents love to dance and glide across the dancefloor with fancy foot work!  Ballroom is a firm favourite as they waltz around the floor to old time classics, singing as they go. 

Afterwards, over a cup of team they enjoy sharing stories of times spent in the dance halls.

As part of Barchester’s ongoing commitment to move towards greener technologies, we’re happy to share that our home has now installed solar panels.

We're committed to creating a greener, more sustainable future for our residents, colleagues and our local community. By harnessing the power of the sun, we're not only reducing our carbon footprint but also ensuring a brighter, cleaner environment for everyone.

Join us in celebrating this step towards more eco-friendly living.
 

Residents enjoyed an afternoon of live musical entertainment with popular vocalist, Trevor, performing on the keyboard.   Trevor's soothing voice had everyone dancing and singing as he sang a medley of popular hits.

The residents had a fabulous afternoon and are looking forward to his next session.

As the temperature falls, Residents of Spen Court have enjoyed the freshness of the new year to potter outdoors and watch out for wildlife.

The crunching leaves and crispness has made this the perfect time for them to take a stroll before settling back to enjoy a warming cup of tea and slice of delicious home-made cake.

The festive fun continued as our residents and colleagues came together to enjoy a wonderful range of Christmas-themed activities. The home was filled with warmth and laughter as everyone joined in the celebrations, creating special moments and lasting memories.

There were smiles all around as residents took great delight in decorating the Christmas tree, carefully placing ornaments and adding their own personal touches. Others embraced their creative side by taking part in seasonal arts and crafts, producing beautiful pieces of festive artistry.

We were delighted to receive a surprise visit from the granddaughter of a past resident of our home.  Kelly and her daughters presented a gift to the home filled with a selection of sweet treats for everyone to enjoy as a special thank you for caring for her grandmother.

Kelly said, “thank you for the companionship, care and love which was given to my grandmother, Jean during her time in the home. It meant a lot to us as a family – thank you”.

Residents were delighted to see their favourite ballroom dancers again!  As the popular duo danced, residents shared their fond memories of attending local tea dances and their favourite dances from the waltz, tango and many more!

Everyone had a great time before enjoying a cup of tea and a slice of homemade cake.

We marked the King’s official birthday on June 14th in style with a fantastic royal tea party. Our talented chef whipped up a tasty selection of freshly-baked biscuits, pastries and cakes for the occasion, all washed down with pots of tea.  

Residents took part in a variety of royal–themed events including watching the Trooping of the Colour parade, watching virtual tours of royal palaces, writing Get Well Soon letters to the King wishing him a speedy recovery following his recent illness.