Activities at Spen Court Care Home
Activities are an integral part of life at our care home. We want to ensure that the people we support have as much fun as possible during their time with us, so it’s important that our activities programme is created with the interests of residents in mind. Our skilled Activities Coordinators bring a certain uniqueness to the home that can’t be found anywhere else, and which is reflected in the activities they organise.
Angela Blackburn
My name is Angela and I am the Head Activities Coordinator here at Spen Court. I get so much satisfaction out of knowing I have made a difference to people’s days and have filled the home with a sense of community and happiness.
We feel it is important to build community connections and maintain our resident’s social interaction outside the care home.
We ensure we deliver a person-centered program of events and activities and build strong relationships with our residents, their families and friends.
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 Spen Court Care Home
Resident receives special delivery
Resident, Doreen at Spen Court Care Home was delighted when she received a special delivery in the post. The parcel was a hand drawn card from her great-grandchildren with some freshly baked scones. Doreen was more than over joyed with the delivery and looked forward to tasting the gift with a nice cup of tea.
Garden family reunions
For some residents at Spen Court the long awaited reunion with family and friends became a reality recently, as garden visits have now been allowed to commence at the home.
There has been much careful planning and preparation for this moment behind the scenes at Barchester Healthcare, who run Spen Court care home. Social distancing was still in place, and homes that are able to take part must have a large accessible garden.
It was welcome news to so many residents, family, and friends, who were kept apart for so long following strict government guidance. Residents and their loved ones got together in the home garden and the garden was fully of joy and chatter.
Pen-pals bring smiles to Residents
Spen Court are delighted to receive letters from family, friends and members of the community through their pen-pal initiative.
Resident Kitty loves receiving and reading letters from one of their many new friends. The letters, cards and pictures received always bring a smile to the faces of the residents. The home started this initiative in March and it has been a great success.
Residents are able to reply to most of the mail that they receive, and there are some that are sent just to bring a smile to the residents faces and everyone looks forward to the juicy bundle each month!
A spot of fresh air!
The residents of Spen Court Care Home love spending time in the garden, enjoying the sunshine, without a care in the world.
Resident, Margaret and Activities coordinator, Angela made the most of the sunshine observing the beautiful colours of the plants and trees.
Margaret said “It was lovely to sit in the garden with the sun on her face
Craft corner
Residents of Spen Court loving showing their creative sides with the homes popular arts and craft sessions. Resident, Flo was delighted to share her colourful rice bunny and said she'd "really enjoying making the bunny".
It's a boy!
Residents and colleagues at Spen Court held a surprise baby shower for one of the team as lock-down restrictions have left them unable to have a family gathering. Residents were delighted to step in and share the afternoon with a small party. Delicious snacks and treats were served alongside the fun afternoon of games and laughter. It was a fun afternoon for all!
Upcoming events
Newsletter - Spring edition
We hope you enjoy reading our latest newsletter - Spring edition.
May
May is the gateway to summer and we have lots of fun filled activities planned - all welcome.
Could you be a Volunteer?
Your time could make a real difference! If you would like more information we'd love to hear from you.
Emergency Services - Take a break on us!
Calling all Emergency Services Personnel - come and take a break on us! There may be a cake or two available....
Dementia Cafe - Last Thursday of the month
We know the importance of supporting our local community and we extend a warm invitation for you to join us at our monthly Dementia Cafe, from 2.00 pm - 3.30 pm.
