Activities at Spen Court Care Home

From the scent of an old first edition book, to a crisp, fresh book at the local supermarket, the very sight of a book can bring back delightful memories.

Reading as a child, enjoying the short stories, the long books and the ability to lose yourself in a story so powerful that at the end you already looking for the next book, we celebrated National Book Lovers Day in style!

We are very social here at Spen Court and can be often found sitting relaxing with our friends, enjoying conversations over a cup of tea and slice of home-made cake and talking about our favourite things from food, music, families, holidays – whatever takes our fancy!  Come along and enjoy a cup of tea with us!

Our homes had a brilliant time with curator Sarah Deters as she took us on a virtual ‘Music Through the Ages’ tour of St Cecilia’s Hall: Concert Room and Music Museum.

Our residents were thrilled to discover weird and wonderful musical instruments, hear their unusual sounds, and find out how instruments have changed over the last 500 years.

The virtual live event explored the world-renown collection of musical instruments on display at St Cecilia’s Hall, Scotland’s oldest concert hall.

Celebrations have been in full swing at Spen Court as one of its residents reached her landmark 100th birthday in style. Edith was joined by staff, relatives, friends and other residents as she marked her special day of turning 100 in style. Team members gathered together to serenade a chorus of ‘Happy birthday’ and presented Edith with a special birthday cake made by the home’s chef. 

Our homes had a fabulous time with the talented soprano Astrid Joos from Street Theatre.  Astrid spoke about a selection of famous operas and our residents were treated to performances of wonderful arias from operas well-known to all, such as ‘Giuditta’, ‘Don Giovanni’ and ‘Le Nozze di Figaro’.

It was a lovely experience, truly enjoyed by all.

Staff from Barchester Healthcare’s care homes up and down the country are taking on a gruelling 211 mile cycling challenge from Bradford to London to raise money for Barchester Healthcare’s Charitable Foundation which supports older people and other adults living with a disability or mental health problems by helping them to connect or re-connect with others in their local communities.

Over four days, from July 5th- 8th, a team of care home workers will cycle from Yorkshire to London, stopping at 15 care homes and one hospital across all four of Barchester’s divisions to meet well-wishers, have a well-earned break and refuel before continuing on their way.  On Tuesday 5th the inaugural ‘Tour De Barchester’ began at Spen Court in Heckmondwike.