Residents at Country Court Care Homes have been celebrating springtime with a month of spring-themed activities in their care homes. Throughout March, each of their 33 homes have been taking part in activities with a different spring inspired theme for each week, with prizes for the winner. In week one residents enjoyed nature and wildlife activities, during week two they have been getting creative by writing stories and poetry. Week three will see springtime baking and week four is all about preparing for the Easter weekend and decorating their home to mark Easter and the beginning of Spring.
At Ruckland Court Care Home in Lincoln, residents have been enjoying nature-themed crafts including decorating fir cones to make Easter decorations, painting and keeping their minds sharp with Easter-themed word searches. Many ladies received flowers and gifts for Mother’s Day so enjoyed arranging their flowers and looking at their cards. During their regular baking sessions, residents decorated biscuits with beautiful spring flowers.
Local people have been encouraged to get involved in the spring activities by entering a wildlife photography competition. Friends and families were invited to enter through the care home’s Facebook pages. Residents enjoyed reviewing the photos and judging over seventy entries sent in by friends and family members. The winners were Heather Bothroyd whose cousin lives at The Grove Care Home for her photo of a Blue Tit caught perching on a car wing mirror. Maria Ianni whose mother lives at The Laurels Care Home in Draycott near Cheddar was also a winner for her fantastic shot of a Lions taken Tanzania National Park.
“It’s been a long winter for our residents so we’re celebrating Spring with some new activities for residents to engage with.” Said Lisa Dent, Home Manager at Ruckland Court Care Home. “With the first day of Spring this month, it’s the ideal time to feel hopeful and optimistic about the coming summer and gradual return to normal life for our residents”.
There is a competitive element to the spring-themed activities for the thirty-three care and nursing homes in the Country Court group; the care home demonstrating the most creative activities will win an extra special activity of their choice. Country Court’s activities and well-being partner Oomph! Wellness has provided support and inspiration for Country Court Wellbeing Teams with a series of workshops.
“Our Nature 2.0 workshop guides staff on creative ways to develop enticing and engaging spaces, bursting with colourful, easy to grow vegetables, herbs and edible flowers,” said Bianca Vercoe Senior Client and Impact Manager at Oomph! Wellness. “This has been ideal for creating a meaningful home environment at Country Court Care Homes. It has been wonderful to see the homes so full of life and hope during their spring-themed activities.”
For more information about Ruckland Court Care Home, contact Home Manager, Lisa Dent on 01522 530217 or email rucklandcourt@countrycourtcare.com.
