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
1940s Party to Celebrate VE Day
Today we marked the anniversary of Victory in Europe Day in style by throwing a 1940s party to remember.
During breakfast Elain decorated the home in red, white and blue and we all enjoyed an afternoon of music and dancing courtesy of Lesley Ann Vocalist Entertainer who sang songs from different eras including many wartime favourites such as 'We'll Meet Again'.
Chef Vera and the hospitality team served a wonderful roast dinner before whipping up a delicious selection of freshly-baked cheese straws and cream scones for afternoon tea all washed down with a good old British cuppa!
Attending Community 'Mature Drivers Show'
Driving is an important part of our everyday life and Northamptonshire Safer Roads Alliance (NSRA) are keen to help to keep mature drivers driving safer for longer.
Today we joined the team at The Rushden Goods Shed for the ‘Mature Driver’s Roadshow’ as they covered all aspects of driving aimed at drivers 60+
It was wonderful to meet so many new people and have the opportunity to invite them to our beautiful homes for a ‘Tea and Tour’. Our home managers were on hand to answer any questions about later life care within Claremont Parkway Care Home - Barchester Healthcare and Collingtree Park Care Home - Barchester Healthcare.
Stone Painting for Visiting Children
Today's arts & crafts group enjoyed stone painting today in readiness to hide them in our garden for the visiting local school children to find as part of a prize winning game.
Animal Therapy
As part of our continued animal therapy, we had a visit from Margaret and her gorgeous guinea pig. Our residents love all animal types and this little fur baby beings a bundle of delight.
In the afternoon we talked about old TV Game Shows. We had a great time remembering who hosted which before playing a shopping memory game that reminded us of the conveyor belt on The Generation Game and a round of Play Your Cards Right before finishing our fun afternoon with a game of Blanket Blank. No cheque book and pen but lots of laughs were had by all!
'Doreen's Day Out'
Our competitive table top gaming ladies enjoyed a game of 'Doreen's Day Out' which involves landing on different coloured squares and either winning money or giving money to the bank!
The first to finish with £300 is the winner. It’s a really enjoyable game that had the ladies giggling throughout.
Happy 80th Birthday 'Carol'
On Sunday 28th April we celebrated the beautiful Carol's 80th birthday. Carol enjoyed her requested meal of 'burger and chips' alongside a tipple of rum and coke!
Birthday celebrations at Claremont Parkway are always tailor-made to the wishes of our residents, Carol loved her bonanza of balloons and the delicious home made and decorated cake made by our Head Chef Jorge.
We hope you had the best of times Carol, we all agree...you certainly don't look your age!
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!
