Activities at Bloomfield Care Centre
We host a wide range of activities and events here for residents to stimulate them both physically and mentally. Relatives can often be found taking part; for example, they will some times join us on minibus trips and to enjoy entertainers and musical events. There is regular involvement from the local community, with ministers holding services for us weekly, visits from our PAT dog, and a good volunteer network. Additionally, we have recently opened a Dementia Café, which is held on the fourth Tuesday of every month. Activities are an essential part of residents' lives, so we strive to keep them active with a focus on what they can achieve and that life here is fun.
Cathy Jallow
Hello, My name is Cathy and I am the Activities Coordinator at Bloomfield care centre.
I joined the team here at Bloomfield in August 2017 as carer and have since moved into Activities.
The Activities role is varied and one which allows me to plan amazing activities for our residents to ensure their days are filled with lots of fun, laughter and social interaction.
I am always looking for new activity ideas as well as new places to visit, so please give me a call to discuss our life enrichment programme further.
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 Bloomfield Care Centre
Celebrating Success with over 85 years of loyal service
We are delighted to be celebrating over 85 years collectively of loyal service, each of these staff members have over 10 years being part of the Bloomfield team, with one reaching 25 years. Each one was recognised with a gold pin badge, vouchers, flowers, fizz and a fun filled afternoon.
Residents and Staff receive Covid 19 Vaccination
Residents and staff were delighted to receive the first dose of the Coronavirus vaccine. St Chad's and Elm Hayes surgeries came to the home and led the vaccines.
General Manager Gail said " We have had a year like no other and the vaccine feels like light at the end of the tunnel. We are go grateful to both surgeries for putting our residents and ease and keeping them safe.
Christmas Bake-Off
Residents and staff at Bloomfield had a festive treat making Christmas cakes. They had great fun mixing and stirring the ingredients. The smells were wonderful!
Christmas is such an important time of year for us all, and keeping up with tradition is very important. Residents had such a lovely time reminiscing with us all.
Ladies & Gentlemen
Residents at Bloomfield recently enjoyed a 'Ladies & Gentleman' afternoon. While ladies enjoyed sherry and fairy cakes, the men supped on beer and a pie. Staff have planned for the event to take place every other week, as it was such a success.
Local PCSO visits Bloomfield
Residents and staff at Bloomfield recently enjoyed a visit from local PCSO Jessica Gardiner, where they asked her thoughts on coronavirus and how the public are reacting to a more relaxed shieding. Jessica said: “We’re giving advice to the public and hope they adhere to it, we’ve been very busy”
Sadie Hunt, General Manager at Bloomfield said “In these unprecedented times, it’s important we involve community contacts in the day to day activities at our home, residents enjoyed chatting with Jess and it was a lovely afternoon with plenty of laughter, they were delighted to be served ice creams which went down well in this warm weather”.
Sweet Treats
Residents and staff at Bloomfield recently enjoyed a visit from local PCSO, Jessica Gardiner. They asked her thoughts on the coronavirus and how the public are reacting to more relaxed social distancing.
In these unprecedented times, it’s important we involve community contacts in the day-to-day activities at our home. Residents enjoyed chatting with Jess, and it was a lovely afternoon with plenty of laughter. They were delighted to be served ice cream, which went down well in this warm weather.
