Activities at Claremont Parkway Care Home
Our teams are trained to enrich the lives of residents through stimulating the mind, body and soul, and taking the time to learn about each person to ensure everyone receives support that adds enrichment to their life.
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.
Karen Whitney
Hello, my name is Karen and I'm the activities coordinator for Claremont Parkway. Living life to the full is my motto, and I wish to instill this in all our residents, whatever your ability there is something new to learn or try. Life is for enriching and enjoyment.
I look forward to getting to know you and your loved ones. We are always open to new ideas, if you'd like to contact me please call the home on 01536 484494 or email me direct on ClaremontParkway.Activities@barchester.com - New entertainers always welcome.
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 Claremont Parkway Care Home
Remembrance Day
Remembrance Sunday is a day to commemorate the contribution of British and Commonwealth military and civilian servicemen and women in the two World Wars and later conflicts.
During the week, our residents enjoyed putting a remembrance display together, decorated with their own handmade poppies and placing remembrance crosses on a silhouette of the unnamed soldier for family members lost to war.
On Sunday we sat together to watch the Cenotaph wreath laying and on Monday 11th we took time to remember in silence at 11:11 in honour of all who have died in the line of duty.
Little Witches bring Happy Spells
Here at Claremont Parkway we enjoyed getting in the Halloween spirit with squash decoration, and a visit from some of the cutest little witches who were visiting their granddad; Melvyn who went around the home casting good luck spells for everyone to have a spooktacular time together!
Our varied life enrichment programme keeps residents active, and provides a daily choice of engaging physical, mental and spiritual activities tailored to residents’ interests and abilities.
Golden Wedding Celebrations
Please join us in congratulating Melvyn and Barbara on 50 'golden' years of marriage on 26th October 2024.
Melvyn and Barbara Gray got married on this day in 1974; having first met in Warmington in August 1971. On recalling the day he met Barbara, Melvyn said; “It was on a Saturday night and I’ve never looked back.”
The couples’ first house together was in Kettering, before making the move to Barton Seagrave to set up home and raise their family.
They have two daughters, and two darling granddaughters. The family wanted to make the anniversary extra special and decorated the homes’ conservatory with balloons and precious memories of the couples big day, and all they have achieved together over the years.
On their wedding day in Holme, the couple celebrated with a chicken and chip supper, which, after the party the home helped recreated with a romantic candlelit table for two!
The General Manager at Claremont Parkway said: “It’s so wonderful to see two people still very much in love after all these years. We felt very privileged to be a part of the golden couples celebrations and hope everyone had the best of days, making more happy memories together.”
ConneX Launch
The Claremont Parkway team went 'live' with our new customer relationship management system - ConneX.
ConneX is part of a huge digital transformation rollout within Barchester Healthcare and will help us to nurture the communication between our prospective residents, families, healthcare professionals and our local community. Our whole team is very excited for this next chapter!
African Drumming Delights
At Claremont Parkway we love hosting events that we can open up to our relatives, friends and the wider community. Life here is about being part of the local community and enjoying life long hobbies whilst also exploring new experiences.
Last week, in recognition of Black History Month we enjoyed a session from the African Drumming sensation; Liz and Devinder at In2Cultures
The group visited our home with an amazing array of instruments to run an African music and dance class with our residents. We had such fun listening to the rhythm of the drums, chanting and dancing along to the songs.
Thank you both for sharing your knowledge and passion with us.
Happy Birthday 'Phyllis'
Everyone at Claremont wished a Happy Birthday to our lovely resident Phyllis, who certainly enjoyed her special day. Phyllis was very surprised to receive a delicious homemade cake, decorated by our home chefs. Phyllis was presented her cake from team, family members and other residents while singing Happy Birthday. Phyllis was full of happiness and loved the whole occasion.
Upcoming events
Weekly Parent and Baby Play Group
All local parents and their little ones are invited to join us for a morning of fun with our residents Every Wednesday of every month from 10am - 11.30am.
Community Fish and Chip Club
Don't dine alone we're welcoming older people to join our residents on any Friday of each month from 12.30pm for some friendly conversation and a delicious meal.
Fabulous 50's Summer Fete
Shake, Rattle & Roll to Claremont Parkway for a 1950s celebration at our summer fete on 16th August 11am-4pm. Buffet, Games and Live Music!
