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
Scenic safari
Going out to explore our local area. A group of our lovely ladies went off to explore the beautiful sites of Earlswood lakes. During our journey residents had lots of fun as they were able to see so much, and identifying different animals along the way, creating a farm safari experience. We ensured that we had refreshments, and snacks before heading back home.
Coronation celebrations with family
Excitement was in the air at Fountains care home in Shirley, Solihull where residents and staff have been busy making Coronation-themed decorations and baking up a storm of red, white and blue cakes and pastries with the help of the chef and dining team in preparation for the King’s Coronation.
Staff and residents at the home put their heads together and came up with a plan for their celebrations fit for a King. Over the bank holiday weekend the home held a celebration party with a lovely afternoon tea, along with sparkling refreshments. Residents families joined in the fun during the day too. The whole home came together to celebrate our new King and talk about the new era the country is entering.
Wheelchair ice-skating
Two lady residents, Avril and Margaret from local care home Fountains in Shirley enjoyed a memorable trip today to Planet Ice in Solihull.
Louise Crooks, Activities Coordinator at Fountains care home worked hard to make the residents wish come true to take part in wheelchair ice skating. Louise and Joel who is a hospitality host at the home went on the ice with the residents and pushed their wheelchairs around the ice rink.
A Visit from the Police!
We had the local police officers come and visit us for breakfast. Our residents enjoyed exploring the police van, and having the chance to engage in conversation about the local area, and how the police officers support it.
Easter Weekend.
We had an Easter egg hunt, our family and friends came to join us in our egg hunt and other games. We enjoyed refreshments, and good conversations outdoors. Easter Sunday we had the Easter bunny come and surprise our residents with some chocolate delight.
Spring is in the Air
We love that spring is starting to show. Here at fountains we have taken the time to go outside, and enjoy the company of each other, along with refreshments.
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.
