Activities at Springvale Court Care Home
Our activities team are great at building the activities programme around the likes and interests of the people we care for. Ensuring that our social events offer fun and adventure is part of the ethos of our home; it’s important that those we support can enjoy an active and social lifestyle. Of course, there will always be those who prefer peace and quiet, and in these instances, a cup of tea and a chat are always welcomed.
Jess Bruford
Hi, My name is Jess and I am Activities Coordinator here at Springvale Court. I am delighted to join the team, joining in December 2023 but I have found my feet with ease. I spend time getting to know all of our residents and this helps me to arrange meaningful activities based on individual likes and interests. I love spending time with our residents, be it chatting one to one, small reminiscing groups or large group activities.
I am looking forward to learning and growing with Barchester and I am always open to any ideas for new and different activities so please stop and chat with me.
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 Springvale Court Care Home
3 Wishes
We have begun collecting residents' wishes for our wishing well. Some wishes have already been granted! One resident loves butterflies, so a set to grow her own has been given to her in her room. She was very emotional after her wish was granted, and this has inspired us to grant as many wishes as we can! Many residents wished for a pamper room, which is currently on its way to be completed. What can the Springvale fairies grant next!
Sending Our Love
To show residents' loved ones just how much they are missed, we have created a poem and two specially knitted hearts so they have something to hold and can think of each other during this lockdown.
Always Smiling
A company called Always Smiling has kindly donated 40 activity packs for each of our residents. Each bag contains a crossword book, a pen, a ‘grow your own veg/flower' plant pot, soap, small packet of biscuits or sweets, a well-being and mental health guide and a personal letter. All residents were overwhelmed and entirely grateful for the kind donation. It felt like Christmas time for everyone!
VE Day Party
We celebrated Victory in Europe day in style! Our residents and staff were singing and dancing to music, residents were served buffet and drinks and we had the whole home decorated. Our residents thoroughly enjoyed their day, over tea and lunch there was some reminiscing discussion and we chatted about the war. There were tears, laughter and love throughout the home.
Community Kindness
Here at Springvale Court the local community have been dropping off various donations to support us during this time. We are thoroughly overwhelmed by the kindness and gratitude and feel like we are part of the community. We have generously been donated garden equipment and tools, seeds and plant pots.
We have also had donations of toiletries, chocolates sweets and biscuits which have definitely put a smile on our residents faces! We thank you all for your kind donations and keeping us within your thoughts! Some of our local children have also been painting shells and rocks for our garden too.
Barchester Together
The team at Springvale have been recognised for their incredible hard work, flexibility and commitment during this challenging period for everyone. Every member of staff within Barchester has received a special thank you card and rainbow wristband for their work in being able to continue to put the care of our residents and patients first. #BarchesterTogether
Upcoming events
May
May is the gateway to summer and we have lots of fun filled activities planned - all welcome.
Monthly Dementia Cafe
Join us for our monthly dementia cafe which takes place on the last Friday of each month.
Volunteers - Could you make a difference?
There are endless ways to get involved and we'd love to hear from you!
Calling all Emergency Services
Calling all heros! Come and take a break with us and enjoy a warm drink and a slice of homemade cake.
Knit and Natter
Come and join us at our weekly knitting club and make new friends - all welcome.
