Activities at Spen Court Care Home

Spen Court celebrated Autumn with a Harvest Festival Service provided by our very own residents.

Jean Gilgrass and Molly Lund provided fellow residents, family and friends with a service of several readings, hymns and prayers.

The home did a collection of foods to be donated to a local foodbank.

The wonderful team members, families and friends of residents have come together to make a very much needed donation into the local community.

Supporting local groups in our community is important to us as we like to make links and friends with local businesses.

Spen Court care home in Heckmondwike recently presented to Shaw Lane Foundation, Barnsley and Opening Doors with a cheque for £300 to help with the running of the new Community Café. The Shaw Lane Foundation is a founder member of Barnsley Sports and Active Lifestyles Partnership, within which it has forged partnerships with many community organisations.

Opening Doors is a programme for those aged 19 – 25 which provides opportunities to prepare for work, live independently, grow in confidence and to be part of the community. The young adults take your order in a rather smart apron and prepare your order while wearing a smile.

Spen Court care home in Heckmondwike recently presented local charity TCD with a cheque for £1000 to assist with tackling social isolation in the community through diverse activities. They are dedicated to transforming lives and breaking down barriers for people with special needs, disabilities, mental health and the elderly through dance and exercise.

TCD is based at the Jo Cox House, in Batley.

Spen Court care home in Heckmondwike recently presented local charity, ‘The Morley Shed’ with a cheque for £500.00 to help with the costs of refreshments for three months. The Shed is a community space where local individuals can meet, have a copy of tea and enjoy making things in the wood workshop aiming to improve the mental health of both men and women.

The Shed has a fully–equipped wood workshop and welcomes everyone whether they are experienced, want to brush up on their skills, or are new to woodwork. The group was formerly known as ‘Men in Sheds’ but now has lots of women members.

Bob Ellis was proud to celebrate his 80th birthday in style.

He had his friend visit him where they enjoyed a Birthday Quiz and a little tipple as it was a special birthday.

Bob was  PE teacher at Batley Grammar School for many years. He enjoys Quizzes, exercise sessions, most sports and reading his newspaper.

Bob received plenty of cards and several birthday cakes, which he did offer to share with everybody.

We have a fantastic housekeeping team and we would be in such a mess without them. (Hope you like what I did there) The team were treated to a bag of delicious chocolates with a little note of thanks.

It’s always a good feeling to be appreciated within the work place, and this gesture is to thank the team for all the work they do within the home.

The team are Sue – Head housekeeper, Jody, Jessica both Domestic assistants and Saf & Megan are both Laundry assistants.