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
Let's Talk - Planning a Picnic?
Honing our fine motor skills through discussion, decision making and reminiscence is not only a great reason for get together over tea and cake, but when Karen organises the session our residents managed to have fun planning for a picnic; what would they need, where would they go, and what would they eat etc.?
Armchair Travel to Poland
This months armchair travel came courtesy of Senior Registered Nurse; Aneta from Poland.
She prepared an informative session for our residents along with an array of Polish sweet and savoury delicacies for them to sample. Aneta showcased a documentary on the 'points of interests' in Poland and spoke about the area she and her family come from.
Our residents all agreed they would like to visit Poland and certainly try more of the lovely local food!
Thank you Aneta for going the extra mile for our residents.
Supporting 'Kettering Cake' Community Event
General Manager Jacob had a wonderful time meeting so many form the local community at the Kettering Cake 2 event. Listening to Discover Craft, Lakelands Fundraising, Read Easy Corby & Kettering and Shine Arts & Well Being tell us about the amazing things they do to help others.
We look forward to working with many of the crafting businesses and finding ways to support the other amazing charitable organisations.
Magic Moments with Furry Friends
Animals come in all sizes and being able to care, and caress them helps release endorphins that produce a calming effect. This week residents, and good friends; Mari and Phyllis had a wonderful time taking tea together whilst getting to know our visiting Pet Therapy guinea pig.
Getting Olympic Ready
Claremont Parkway are getting fit for the up and coming Olympics with a little target practice. Everyone agreed, it's lovely to get out in the garden and have some fun in the summer sun. Providing a variety of life enrichment activities for our residents mind, body and soul is our aim at Claremont Parkway.
Digging for Dinosaurs!
This week our residents had fun becoming archaeologists. Using a small chisel and brush to dig into each 'fossilised' egg they gradually revealed a unique mini dinosaur inside. Every little dinosaur came with a matching information card that the group could use to find out all the interesting facts about the real dinosaur that once walked this planet.
During the activity resident; Mollie spoke about her time going along to an archeological dig in Pychley.
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!
