We have a quarterly newsletter available. It gives snippets of news about what’s been happening at Court House, updates about our staff and events that are planned. If you would like to receive a copy by email, please let our Manager know by emailing your request to: manager@courthousecare.co.uk.
Talk like a Pirate day
Arghhh me hearties! This is Court House celebrating National 'Talk like a pirate' day. The residents enjoyed pirate themed puzzles, word searches, a film screening of the Pirates of the Carribean and the staff decided to make those not dressed up for the occasion (the lily-livered lundlubbers)...
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Lorna Turner | September 21st, 2018
“We can still do our bit with the hoe”
Anne, our Activities Co-ordinator, is doing a series of history events and discussions with our residents selecting topics that are of interest to them. For some of our residents talking about the war isn't something they want to do. For others, they are keen to chat away about their stories of...
Continue reading > Lorna Turner | September 17th, 2018
Did you know…
Our own mini Antiques Roadshow was a great conversation starter and when the subject was on hairdressing, much discussion followed about 'your first perm'. It certainly sounded very scary!
Continue reading > Lorna Turner | September 10th, 2018
A little bit of magic!
Every Friday, there's a little bit of magic that comes to Court House! Magic is a wonderful labradoodle Pet Therapy dog who will now be a regular visitor. Pets as Therapy is a national charity that trains owners and their dogs or cats to provide therapy services for care homes, hospices,...
Continue reading > Lorna Turner | August 31st, 2018
Reminiscence Mornings
We all love to chat about things from our past. Reminiscence mornings are a time when we can share life experiences, memories and stories. Using our memories in this way can help retain them better and recalling positive memories makes us feel happy and our mood lifts.
Continue reading > Lorna Turner | August 11th, 2018
Team training – Summer 2018
Part of the training that we do at Court House is as a full team; carers, cooks, maintenance, and management. Every member of the team impacts on our residents’ well-being and it’s important we work together as a team. Thank you to Aurora for running the recent session on Communication...
Continue reading > Lorna Turner | August 10th, 2018
Rogues’ Gallery
The next project is creating a Rogues’ gallery; a wall of self-portraits of staff and residents created in whatever medium they like. We have cartoons, felt collages, digitally created pics and pen sketches. Here’s just a preview of a few of them. Can’t wait to see them all up and start...
Continue reading > Lorna Turner | August 7th, 2018
A warm welcome – new staff in Summer 2018
A warm welcome to new staff members Tim Egan- Newlove, Peta Sparks, Sarah Saunders and Luciee Little (and yes, it has a double ‘ee’.). Sally Allanson-Bailey was with us a short while but unfortunately she couldn't stay. Thank you for the fabulous cooking while you were here! Also Roxy Black and...
Continue reading > Lorna Turner | August 6th, 2018
Too hot to sit on the beach?
Then we bring the beach to you with our newly completed ‘beach wall’. Featuring seaside scenes, textured pics of beach huts and sailing boats and shells to pick up and listen to the sea. The joy of it is that you don’t even have to get sand in your cucumber sandwiches and sandcastles don’t get...
Continue reading > Lorna Turner | August 5th, 2018
Birds of Prey
This was the first time Sharandys Birds of Prey have visited Court House. Sharandys share their wonderful birds with all age groups; play groups, schools as well as residential care homes. The magnificent creatures were mesmerising for all. Who wouldn’t be impressed by their presence?
Continue reading > Lorna Turner | August 4th, 2018
