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.
Read our brochure
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
Meet the Team
The exchange of keys also coincided with Fountains welcoming its first cohort of key staff.
The team is made up of a wealth of experience along with some wonderful and kind personalities, even boasting an Activities Coordinator who has performed with Sir Cliff Richard and Leo Sayer!
Following an extensive induction programme, the team are super excited, prepared and eager to support our future residents.
Handover of Keys
Fountains Care Home is finished and ready for residents to move in!
John Clive, Project Manager for Seddon Construction Ltd, handed over the keys to General Manager, Jacqui Harris, to mark completion of the new residential home.
It took 18 months to build on the Stratford Road site, which, for 30 years, was occupied by Shirley Aquatics.
It took 94,000 bricks to complete this two storey home and the stunning, contemporary building is surrounded by greenery and landscaped gardens. The grounds also boast a serene sensory garden and seating, with some rooms having their own patio areas.
Light and bright is the theme throughout, with 150 windows looking out from luxury en-suite bedrooms, five star dining rooms and comfortable lounges. The upper level has balconies and a cinema room and downstairs is a café which will be a community hub for residents, their families and neighbours in the community.
The new Fountains team are currently completing preparations before throwing open the doors of the home so that the first residents can move in very soon. Date to be announced!
Community Friends
Lorraine Shannon HSA was delighted to present a bouquet and a huge thank you to a special member of the community. Val Smith AKA Chatty Val is a neighbour of Fountains Care Home and has watched the birth of Fountains with interest.
She attended the Marketing Suite opening weekend in November and since then has been an important addition to Fountains Care Home.
Val has attended almost all of our events and at recent events she has attended just to help out with washing dishes and even showing people around!
What an amazing Ambassador already for what is going to be an amazing home for our future residents. Val will be a valued presence when we open our doors to our first residents in May and I know she will be appreciated by all when she volunteers her time and self to enrich the lives of our residents.
We are so lucky to have such an amazing neighbour.
Special Valuations Event
Fountains Care Home welcomed Richard Winterton from Dickinson’s Real Deal and BBC Bargain Hunt for a Special Valuation Event.
It was a super fun afternoon which saw many of the local community visit with their special items for valuation and expert advice. An Afternoon Tea with prosecco was enjoyed by all!
Richard Winterton from Richard Winterton Auctioneers Ltd in Lichfield not only offers valuations but also house clearances, downsizing solutions, probate and jewellery services.
Fountains are lucky to have Richard visiting again in April for another Valuation Event which will be finalised very soon so hope to see you there.
For further information regarding Richard’s services contact 01543 251081 or email office@richardwinterton.co.uk
Neighbours Meet Up
Lorraine Shannon HSA for Fountains welcomed Phil Truran, Marketing Manager for Shirley Golf Club, to Fountains for a tour of the Marketing Suite. Phil learnt all about Fountains, which is getting closer and closer to completion and the benefits it will bring to the Solihull area.
With a shared vision of engaging Fountains Community, Shirley Golf Club community and our wider community, it was a lovely afternoon of ideas and discussion. Fountains Care Home is in a prime position on the Stratford Road, surrounded by amenities with Shirley Golf Club right on our doorstep to enjoy.
Phil returned the favour and arranged an enjoyable tour of the club. As one of the finest golf courses in the Midlands, Shirley benefits from a predominantly flat character and is renowned for its warm welcome to new members as well as being steeped in history, which dates back to 1955.
Whether you're a seasoned golfer or looking for a new sport that doesn't require Olympic level fitness, Shirley has a membership type to suit everyone! There's low-cost apprenticeship schemes for men and lady golfers, with coaching and tuition designed especially for those that want to Get Into Golf from PGA Professionals Stuart Bottrill and Ben Russell.
There's also Social Membership for those that just want to join in with clubhouse entertainment and events. Relax with friends over a drink in the lounge or out on the patio and enjoy the panoramic views over the golf course. For more information email enquiries@shirley.golf or call on 0121 744 6001.
We'll be bringing you more information soon about all the health benefits of playing golf so watch this space.
Solihull Summer Fest
Lorraine Shannon HSA for Fountains Care Home was invited to the Press Launch Night hosted by Pete Sherriff on Thursday 27th Feb at the Crowne Plaza Hotel.
Lorraine went along with General Manager Jacqui Harris and met other local businesses and the Summer Fest Team whilst eagerly awaiting the disclosure of exciting news about the Solihull Summer Fest on 25th -26th July.
After enjoying champagne and canapes everyone was seated to listen to Pete Sheriff interview the event organiser Ian Rogers. It was during this interview that we learnt the Headline Artist for Sunday 26th July was BILLY OCEAN! Having sold over 30 million records in his lifetime this is a massive act to attend the Summer Fest in Solihull J
We also learnt there was an additional event being organised for Thursday 23rd July 2020 – Proms in the Park. An open-Air music concert showcasing the talent of Solihull Symphony Orchestra supported by Solihull Chandos Choir. All ticket sales are being kindly donated to Solihull CAVA to distribute across Solihull Charities so an amazing gesture by the Solihull Summer Fest Team!
The summer фest not only provides excellent entertainment for Solihull and the wider communities it also delivers huge financial benefits to the economy as well as valuable opportunities to local & key businesses to promote awareness of their work.
To buy your tickets buy on-line tkt.to/solihullproms
For weekend tickets buy on-line tkt.to/solihullsummerfest
Or buy in person: Summer Fest Ticket Outlet, 150 High Street, Solihull, B91 3SX.
Upcoming events
May Life Enrichment
We hope to see the end of the April showers and look forward to sunnier days in May. Please come and brighten our day and join us for our May 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.
Don't Dine Alone
We know meal times can be a lonely time for some people, that's why we're inviting local older people to join us for lunch every Friday from 12.30pm.
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.
