Activities at Harper Fields Care Home
There is always something to do here at Harper Fields and always someone to assist the residents in any activity they wish to take part in. We have entertainers come into the home to sing and play instruments on a weekly basis, as well as visits from PAT dogs, hairdressers, massage therapists and nail technicians to pamper those who live here. Residents' spiritual needs are taken into account at Harper Fields; we have regular services from the Catholic and Methodist church, in addition to the Church of England, and for our non-religious residents, we have a weekly calming and peaceful ‘mindfulness and meditation group,’ which is very popular, especially for those living with dementia. Residents often like to attend cinema evenings to watch their favourite films on the big screen (complete with sweets and popcorn), or develop new skills at our computer classes, where they can learn how to Skype their families in other countries. Our activities are tailored to suit the individual interests and capabilities of residents and our specialised equipment enables those we support to enjoy everything we have to offer.
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
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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 Harper Fields Care Home
Art Class
We spent time this week doing some landscape painting and some of our residents were able to show off their hidden talents! Janet used to study art and showed us her fantastic scenic painting. It was a very enjoyable arts activity loved by all that came.
Mad Hatters Tea Party
We had a weird and wonderful time at the Mad Hatters Tea Party last Sunday. We indulged in scrummy scones with jam and cream, some delicious cakes and we washed them down with hot tea in luxurious bone china crockery. There was some wonderful chats and laughter that filled the dining room.
Happy Valentines Day
Cupid sprinkled his magic over Harper Fields and we had a lovely day celebrating. We started the day with Valentine’s Day Arts & Crafts. We made some pom-poms out of wool, and some Valentine’s Day cards for loved ones. There were some lovely conversations between the staff and residents about loved ones, and we shared some beautiful memories of those we have lost that are held close to our hearts. We then embarked on a Valentine’s Day Scavenger Hunt with prizes to win with every single clue. There was a special treat at the end, courtesy to our wonderful kitchen, who made some special Valentine’s Day themed cakes and biscuits. It's safe to say they went down well. We then tested our knowledge with a Valentines Quiz, and ended the day watching a performance of classic love songs with some wine.
Sensory experience
This morning we were transported away to a world of relaxation during a Sensory Sound experience.
We explored the benefits of many therapeutic and holistic musical instruments such as crystal bowls, tibetan/himalayan bowls, ocean drums, rainsticks, chimes, tongue drums, glockenspiel and shakers, with visuals of beautiful beach sunsets to set the scene. What a wonderful way to start the day!
Afternoon tea
Oh what a treat! We pulled out the fancy bone china for a very posh afternoon tea with scones, jam and clotted cream - yum!
Residents enjoy their popular afternoon tea treats with delicious home made cakes whilst chatting to new and old friends, sharing stories and frequently engaging in that all time classic question - is it jam or cream first!
We extend a warm invitation to our friends in our community to join us. Everyone is always welcome.
A trip out and about
We had a fabulous minibus trip out to the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum this morning!
We delved into the history of Coventry, learnt all about Lady Godiva and took a look at the amazing displays of oil paintings and sculptures. Our very smartly dressed Ivan got a lovely picture with Lady Godiva and Penny posed for us in front of King George III's portrait. Our amazing kitchen team packed us a yummy picnic that we enjoyed very much after the tour.
Thank you to our fantastic team at Harper Fields for continuing to inspire these incredible big smiles all around
