Activities at Claremont Parkway Care Home

Today our residents enjoyed a wonderful seaside themed afternoon which included a traditional Punch & Judy show, which brought lots of smiles and laughter & memories of where they saw their first show as a child. During the afternoon they enjoyed a cone of chips a tub of ice cream and had to keep an eye out for the pesky seagull!

Puppeteer Chris not only entertained us with the show, he shared his knowledge of the history of Punch & Judy and explained about how the puppets were made and the wood used and how he had started out at the age of 11 doing shows and magic.

To round of the afternoon we took time to look at a seaside reminisce table, which was a lovely way for everyone to share stories and memories of bygone seaside holidays. It was an afternoon full of nostalgia, entertainment and seaside fun!

Residents enjoyed a gentle exercise session with Tom putting them through their paces with some gentle stretches for both arms, using the ball to help with some simple low impact movements, gentle shoulder rolling and light coordination activities, Residents participated at their own pace, with encouragement and support provided throughout.

Activities like this create a positive and enjoyable atmosphere, helping residents to improve mobility, flexibility, circulation and confidence while also providing an opportunity for social interaction.

Residents of Claremont enjoyed a relaxed and fun afternoon of trivia, facts and a food sampling session of Samosa’s with a choice of either shloer or processor!

It as World Samosa day, and the home’s chef Mel had put together a selection of different filled samosas, from chicken, vegetable and sweet mincemeat.

While sampling the delicate samosa we delved into when they first came about and why they are shaped as a triangle, which we found it was to do with the Pyramids!

We then moved on to funny facts and general knowledge trivia, which always brings new questions brought about from the residents in relation to the answers.

Activities like these bring the residents together to have fun in a relaxed way and learning new things.

We are incredibly grateful to Mina for her kind donation of a wonderful hamper for our upcoming Pink Ribbon Afternoon Tea! 

We are so excited to welcome Mina to the event next Wednesday. This is a free event open to anyone in our local community to enjoy a lovely afternoon while raising vital funds for the Pink Ribbon Foundation.

If you know our lovely resident Lynda, you know she is our absolute crossword expert! She can almost always be found with a puzzle book in one hand and a pen in the other.

However, on Friday, Lynda faced a major dilemma she had completely finished every single puzzle in her collection!  

We know how incredibly important it is for our residents to keep up with their favourite hobbies and passions. Luckily, the team stepped in, and today Lynda was over the moon (and very relieved!) to receive three brand-new crossword books to keep her challenged.

Activities like this are so much more than just a pastime; they offer fantastic mental stimulation, boost concentration, and keep memory sharp, all while bringing so much joy to our residents' daily lives.
Keep up the great work, Lynda! We hope these keep you busy for at least a few days! 

Our brilliant Life Enrichment programme took our residents on a royal adventure! Every month, Barchester Healthcare hosts fantastic Live Virtual Events with exciting themes from across the country.

This week’s theme? The Secrets of the Crown Jewels! Morning Glitz & Glamour: We kicked things off with a lively morning craft session. Everyone got creative choosing their own gems and designing unique, individual crowns to wear for the big event.

In the afternoon, our residents proudly modelled their handmade crowns while tuning into a fascinating live documentary! An Expert Inside Look as we were treated to a captivating talk by Keith Hanson, a former Beefeater, member of the King's Bodyguard, and Chief Exhibitor of the Crown Jewels! Having been awarded the Royal Victoria Medal for his service to the Crown, Keith shared incredible, first-hand secrets about guarding the nation's treasures.

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that our fundraiser was a massive success, bringing together our residents, families, and  amazing community heroes to support breast cancer awareness. 
While we don't have the final fundraising total just yet, we are working hard to calculate it and will share the final amount with you all as soon as possible! In the meantime, we want to send a massive thank you to absolutely everyone who donated and helped us support this vital cause. 

We are so grateful to Breast Friends Northampton for sharing their powerful personal journeys, handing out vital information leaflets, and giving a life-saving demonstration on how to check for signs of breast cancer. Tamara Bloomfield from Fitted by Tamara also joined us to showcase her wonderful, compassionate home-visit bra fitting service that supports individuals through every unique health journey. We were deeply honoured to welcome Kettering Deputy Mayor Andy Byatt into our home and thank him for sharing details about the fantastic work he is doing for the town of Kettering. A huge thank you also goes to the Kettering and District Lions Club for their generous tombola donations and for providing our attendees with life-saving emergency medical tubs for their fridges.  

Our local supermarkets showed amazing support, so a big shout-out goes to Julie, the Tesco Community Champion, and Mina Everett, the Asda Community Champion, for their beautiful hamper and tombola donations. 

Finally, we want to give thanks to our incredible in-house team, our Activity Coordinator, Karen, for her amazing support in organising the day, and our talented Chef, Mel, for creating a spectacular spread of cakes, sandwiches, mousses, and savouries that everyone loved. 
General Manager Chloe Hornby shared "I am incredibly proud of our community for coming together to support such an important cause. Bringing together vital health education from Breast Friends Northampton, practical life-saving tools from the Lions Club, and the wonderful generosity of our local business partners made this afternoon truly unforgettable. Thank you again to every single person who attended, donated, and made this day so special". 

Residents at Claremont Parkway enjoyed a fantastic afternoon of live entertainment, taking a nostalgic trip down memory lane from the 1950s to the 1970s.

The home welcomed the incredibly talented Simon from Sunset Magic, who performed an energetic mix of classic hits across multiple genres. The room was filled with laughter, clapping, and singing as residents sang along to their favourite tracks.

It was a true community event, with several family members joining in the fun. The home was also delighted to welcome back two ladies who recently enjoyed a respite care break at Claremont Parkway. They regular visit the home to stay in touch with the friends they made and to join in on the vibrant monthly activities calendar.

We celebrated a very special birthday here at Claremont! 

Our lovely resident Lynn was joined by her sister to mark the big day. Lynn was absolutely delighted with her delicious birthday cake, and the whole team loved coming together to sing 'Happy Birthday' to her.

At Claremont, every resident receives their very own personalised birthday cake. We love making sure each birthday is just as unique, meaningful, and special as they are. Happy Birthday, Lynn! 

On Sunday, we had the absolute privilege of helping our lovely resident, Viv, celebrate a truly incredible milestone for her 40th Wedding Anniversary!

To mark four decades of love, Viv shared a wonderful celebratory meal with her devoted husband, Wilson, and their close family friend, Heather.

A massive thank you to our brilliant Second Chef, Mel, who served up a spectacular, delicious meal in our Garden Lounge to make the day extra special and memorable for everyone.
It is always an absolute joy and pleasure to help our residents celebrate life's most meaningful moments. Please join us in wishing Viv and Wilson a very happy anniversary and many more wonderful, love-filled years together! 

Life at our home is all about staying active, connected, and having fun! This afternoon, Bill and Eileen headed out for a wonderful trip to the Dementia Café at the Baptist Church in Kettering and what a brilliant time they had.

The afternoon was absolutely filled with music, singing, and plenty of dancing! But the best part of the day? The wonderful, unexpected connections, Bill was absolutely delighted to run into his cousin, Barry! Eileen had a fantastic time catching up with the great friends she has made on her previous visits.

Between the classic tunes, the lively chatter, and of course—some truly delicious coffee and cake, it was the perfect afternoon of socialising with family and friends. We love supporting our residents to get out, try new things, and keep doing the things they love. There is always something happening here!

At Claremont Parkway, our vibrant activities calendar is designed to uplift and inspire. 

This week's 'Toe-Tapping Tuesday' did exactly that, bringing smiles and song to our lounge with a brilliant performance by live vocalist Dean. From Elvis Presley to The Beatles, the nostalgic playlist had everyone singing along.We love hosting these musical afternoons because of the immense benefits they bring to our residents. 

Music is a powerful tool that helps stimulate reminiscence, promotes physical coordination through dancing and clapping, and builds a strong sense of connection and companionship within our care home.

Anna loves being out in the garden and, upon joining our community, wished to add more plants, vegetables, and herbs to the grounds.

Whenever she is able, Anna heads out into the garden with the dedicated support of her carer, Michael, who visits twice a week to provide extra assistance.

Thanks to the recent hot weather, the strawberries, tomatoes, and sunflowers have absolutely flourished! Anna and the team members have already been sampling the glorious, fresh strawberries and tomatoes.

Spending time outside brings immense benefits for Anna. Furthermore, her fellow residents have thoroughly enjoyed seeing the cheerful sunflowers and vibrant passion flowers. These beautiful additions have sparked lovely conversations as residents tour the garden, truly brightening everyone’s day.

Another day and another birthday in August to celebrate.
Birthdays are so much more than just another day, they are an opportunity to celebrate each resident, their life, and the memories they have created.

Every resident receives their very own personalised birthday cake, making their day special and as unique and meaningful as they are.

Bronwen was overcome with emotion with the birthday cake that had been made for her by the Head chef, with Bronwen stating “the cake looks wonderful thank you” residents gathered round to sing happy birthday and to join her in a slice of the cake.

Wishing Bronwen a very happy birthday