Activities at Fountains Care Home
We understand that the people we support have passions and interests that could be difficult to pursue after moving into a care home – but that doesn’t mean we don’t encourage them to try! Some hobbies can define a person, so our Activities Coordinators are dedicated to ensuring that everyone we support is able to do what makes them happy to the best of their abilities. Social events are organised with individual tastes in mind and with the idea that residents have the opportunity to try new and exciting things.
Louise Crooks
Hello I am Louise, my first role with Barchester was caring for our residents. Previously I worked in an early years environment for 17 years where I organised activities and events. I am thrilled to now be Activities Lead and being able to continue enriching the life’s of our lovely residents here at Fountains.
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 Fountains Care Home
Bingo fun
Fountains staff and residents played their first game of bingo together and it can only be described as raucous!
It was so much fun and the laughter and giggling could be heard on all communities.
Chocolate prizes were up for grabs and everyone's competitive streak was clear to see.
Let's not underestimate the power of bingo as it isn't just a fun activity. Researchers have found that playing bingo has a multitude of health benefits for the elderly. It supports listening and memory skills and promotes socialisation, which is essential to maintain a happy and healthy lifestyle.
Charity Golf match for Dementia UK
It was a gloriously sunny, yet cold day for the 15 teams who turned out for the charity golf match at Moseley Golf Club to raise money for Dementia UK last week.
Fountains were delighted to support the event organised by Orton Media by supplying the goody bags.
The teams enjoyed a tasty bacon brioche roll before the shotgun start and a well deserved 2 course meal awaited them after 18 holes!
Dementia UK visited to thank the teams for their support and to talk about the amazing work they do for our communities living with dementia.
A fab day was had by all and fingers crossed the target of £1000 raised was smashed!
Life is better when you dance
What a great afternoon of entertainment we enjoyed at Fountains, thanks to performer John Richards.
So much fun was had! The home was filled with singing and laughter with residents and staff dancing and clapping along to the well know songs.
It just so happened to be our resident Lionel's birthday, so he enjoyed a special happy birthday song too.
Thank you to John for bringing us so much joy.
5 Star rating for Fountains care home
Fountains recently had an unannounced inspection by Environmental Health.
We are delighted to share that we received top marks with a 5* rating .
This award is a real accolade for the hospitality team, showing that the highest possible food standards are followed.
A huge congratulations to Head Chef Colin Buss and his team.
Energetic armchair dance sessions
Fountains residents enjoyed another fun exercise session with Lisa Braid Was Hogan
Lisa delivers high energy armchair dance which offers something a little different and our residents really enjoy it
Whether it’s a toe tap or arms in the chair, Lisa always gets our residents to participate and some of our residents just have to get up and dance!
Duck creations
Fountains residents enjoyed another craft session with the talented Sue Cox.
The creative session took place in Olton Dining area on our Memory Lane Community.
So much fun was had painting these adorable little ducks. There was banter and laughter whilst each resident worked on their own duck design.
It was clear to see personalities coming to life through this creative exercise and the unique way each resident's duck developed.
It's safe to say that our clever residents had all their ducks in a row!
Upcoming events
Reminiscence Cafe
Please join us for our monthly Reminiscence Cafe where we will pick a topic and talk about our memories, whilst making new friends and enjoying some refreshments.
Room for Hire
Looking for somewhere to hold your meeting or event? We have a meeting room that is available for free to members of the local community and professionals.
