Activities at Juniper House Care Home
Activities are the cornerstone of a wholesome home experience and our Activities Coordinators are always putting their creative minds to the test by organising new and exciting social events for residents to partake in. Of course, we take into account the likes and dislikes of those we support, so if someone doesn’t feel like trying something new, there will always be something on offer to reflect their personal interests. For the people who may just prefer some peace and quiet instead, we also offer one-to-one time that can be enjoyed with a nice cup of coffee or just a simple chat – whatever they desire.
Hayley Brice
Hi, I’m Hayley I joined Juniper House In 2023. I have around six years’ experience in health and social care, starting as a healthcare assistant and then as I increasingly noticed how important residents well-being is in their daily life, onto an activities co-ordinator. I have grown passionate about improving their quality of life on a daily basis and being a companion and smiling face for our residents. I love to encourage residents to continue with things which they have always done throughout their life such as gardening or arts and crafts and also trying new things like learning a new dance technique! I am passionate about ensuring residents keep in contact with the community, so we regularly board the mini bus and I drive them to somewhere which they will love.
My favourite activities are in the summer where I plan many events to take place outside in the sunshine. Any excuse to be outside, whether it’s out in our greenhouse or having a drink in the garden with live music. I think this is such a happy time for residents and their families.
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 Juniper House Care Home
RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch
Juniper House took part in the RSPB Love Nature Big Garden Birdwatch this year and enjoyed observing the nature from the garden area of the home. Everyone was happy to help and support the national survey by logging different species in their bird books.
Arts and Crafts
It’s nearly halfway through January, Christmas has been packed away for another year & we have been planning lots of lovely events for the year. We've been getting ready Burns Night & Chinese New Year, which are first on the calendar, by creating decorations at our Arts and Crafts sessions. We are looking forward to busy 2022 & the celebrations for our forthcoming 10th birthday in February!
Whole Home Approach
We love working together as a whole home here at Juniper House to support life enriching activities. Today staff & residents created beautiful sensory floral displays for our communities, using fresh cut rosemary from our garden & festive colours to celebrate New Year’s Eve. We wish everyone a happy & healthy New Year!
Brackley & District band
Thank you so much to Brackley And District Band for visiting us at Juniper House today for a Christmas concert in our community garden. Residents thoroughly enjoyed singing a long to get everyone into the Christmas spirit! #CareHomeActivities #christmas2021 #advent #christmasiscoming #Christmas #northamptonshire #Brackley #december #Saturday
Staff making merry!
“It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas” Today the care & hospitality teams brought the Christmas cheer with their festive jumpers. The hardworking staff at Juniper House are making merry to ensure this Christmas is extra special for residents #Brackley #Northamptonshire #Christmas #christmasgifts #CareHomeActivities #christmas2021 #advent #december #christmasiscoming #christmastree
Blenheim Palace outing
Today Juniper House residents & staff along with fellow Barchester Homes in Oxfordshire boarded their mini buses for a fabulous adventure to Woodstock. Where a special invitation awaited to view the beautiful & stunning Nutcracker Christmas display courtesy of Blenheim Palace. We explored the Palace rooms, each one exquisitely transformed and filled with hidden surprises – from the toymaker’s workshop on a frosty Christmas Eve; through the glistening Land of Snow and onto the candy-cane Kingdom of Sweets adorned with the sweetest of treats and larger-than-life gingerbread men. It’s a fairy-tale world where nothing is quite as it seems, from a dashing Nutcracker Prince and an army of mice to a Sugar Plum Fairy and a music box with a difference. This fantastical winter display became a multi-sensory experience, evoking special memories & reminiscing about Christmas. Thank you to all the staff at Blenheim for all your help & hospitality. We thoroughly enjoyed the tea & cake by the roaring log fire in our own private hall for the afternoon!
