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
Marketing Suite Opening
Newly appointed General Manager Jackie Harris recently unveiled the marketing suite at Fountains, where she cut the ribbon to the completed part of the home, and toasted the opening with the team members who joined her on the day.
Jackie Harris was joined on the day to mark the opening of the marketing suite by Lorraine Shannon, the Home Services Advisor, Jaci Barton, Divisional Sales and Marketing Manager and the newly appointed Administrator for the home, Katherine Palmer.
Doors opened to the community on the 9th and 10th of November. Guests were invited to preview the services available at the home, and were able to enjoy a spread of sweet treats provided by the hospitality team as they discussed their care needs.
The marketing suite was fitted out by Barchester’s team of expert interior designers, and provides the local community an opportunity to see what the finished 80-bed care home will look like when the home is complete.
The marketing suite features spacious en-suite bedrooms, a comfortable lounge, a dining area incorporating an activities space, and a large assisted spa bathroom; a small glimpse into the luxury home which is still in development.
Julian Knight visits Fountains
Julian Knight, Member of Parliament for Solihull visits Fountains on our marketing suite opening weekend to find out more about our home, services and the job opportunities we bring to the local community. Julian came along after attending a Remembrance Service and enjoyed a warm welcome with coffee and refreshments.
Solihull Embroiders Guild
Lorraine Shannon, HSA for Fountains was excited to be invited to attend the Solihull Embroiders Guild monthly get together. There, guest speaker was Julie Brand and everyone was inspired by her beautiful work and took away some useful hints and tips for future projects.
The guild are a group of enthusiastic embroiders and textile artists based in Solihull who meet regularly to share their interest in textiles. They also enjoy a guest speaker, take part in regular workshops and organise outings to national textile events. New members welcome! Please email solihullsec@embroiderersguild.co.uk for further information.
Newlands Bishop Farm
Lorraine Shannon, HSA of Fountains, visited Newlands Bishop Farm and met with Dawn Jones-Smith to discuss ways the two services can work together in the future.
The farm is part of the Family Care Trust and is currently celebrating their 25th year. They support people with learning disabilities and mental health problems and provide the opportunity to learn work based skills on the farm. This is provided through horticulture, woodwork, gardening, horse care, catering, retail and animal husbandry.
After enjoying a tour and seeing the facilities the Farm agreed to make the hanging baskets for the Marketing Suite due to open on 9th November using their own grown flowers and plants.
Lions Committee Social
Home Services Advisor, Lorraine Shannon accepted an invite to join the Lions Committee Social. The committee enjoyed a talk by Abbie Lake who was a young ambassador for The Lions some years go.
Abbie had returned from a 5 week trip to Borneo, furthering her medicine studies which The Lions had partially funded. Everyone enjoyed learning of how Abbie had benefitted from the trip and a good evening was had by all.
Making the Community Proud
Lorraine Shannon (Home Services Advisor) for Fountains – 2nd from right – joined a budding environmentally friendly group in the local area to help with clearing up litter. 11 bags of rubbish were cleared from a car park, leaving the area spick and span. It was a fun few hours, which ended with some well deserved lunch. Well done to all!
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.
