Activities at Harper Fields Care Home
There is always something to do here at Harper Fields and always someone to assist the residents in any activity they wish to take part in. We have entertainers come into the home to sing and play instruments on a weekly basis, as well as visits from PAT dogs, hairdressers, massage therapists and nail technicians to pamper those who live here. Residents' spiritual needs are taken into account at Harper Fields; we have regular services from the Catholic and Methodist church, in addition to the Church of England, and for our non-religious residents, we have a weekly calming and peaceful ‘mindfulness and meditation group,’ which is very popular, especially for those living with dementia. Residents often like to attend cinema evenings to watch their favourite films on the big screen (complete with sweets and popcorn), or develop new skills at our computer classes, where they can learn how to Skype their families in other countries. Our activities are tailored to suit the individual interests and capabilities of residents and our specialised equipment enables those we support to enjoy everything we have to offer.
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 Harper Fields Care Home
#Barchesterpets story
Wow, Huge congratulations to Kempton residential resident Joan Rogers aged 97 on being one of the four winners in the Barchester pets competition.
After a reminiscing group about our pets, Joan said she would love to enter the competition. Not to win but to let everyone know about one of her much loved pet dogs ‘Sam’
Joan put pen to paper and wow, her story about the cheeky dog emerged. We think the bit about sunbathing and Sam trailing down the village with a deckchair was really funny. Especially as the ladies had to catch him. Harper fields residents have all enjoyed reading Joan’s story about ‘Sam’. Joan is now quite famous around Harper fields.
Telegram from HRH King Charles and Queen Camilla
Agnes Bell is Harper fields first resident to receive a 100th Birthday Telegram from HRH King Charles and HRH Queen Camilla.
Agnes was overjoyed to be the first resident here to receive The Telegram with King Charles and Queen Camilla on the front. Written inside was ‘My wife and I are so pleased to know that you are celebrating your one hundredth birthday on 3rd June 2023. This brings our warmest congratulations and heartfelt good wishes on such a special occasion.
Her face, when she opened the envelope was priceless. Agnes had a fabulous birthday party with all her family and friends. Our amazing Hospitality Chef Olivia
Created the most wonderful three tier chocolate birthday cake as she knows Agnes loves chocolate.
Pets at the Palaces
Residents across our services had a delightful time during a special virtual sensory storytelling event, led by Art Historian Jon Sleigh from the Historic Royal Palaces.
Jon took us on a journey to discover some of the more unusual and unexpected inhabitants of the palaces and the Tower of London, sharing fascinating stories about the pets at the palaces.
Whilst enjoying the virtual experience, our residents were treated to hot beverages, delicious biscuits, berries and cakes. It was a truly lovely time for all.
Very Patriotic!
Ruth is a wonderful student from ‘Brighterlife’ which is a support service for children, young people and adults with special education needs in Balsall common. Each month we have competitions with the students but this month as it was the Kings Coronation we invited the students for a ‘Royal Afternoon Tea party’ Ruth really got into the spirit of things and came dressed ready to party. We think she looked superb, don’t you ?
A right Royal Knees up was had by all !
Wow, How lucky are we!
Milltown Sound Choir from Wigan had an awesome weekend at Warwick Arts Centre .They performed in the Quartet of Nations Region 31- Sweet Adelines International Convention.
The ladies came second in the competition but they did say the high light of their weekend was coming to Harper fields and performing for one of the ladies Grandma’s, Agnes and all her friends at Harper fields Agnes is going to be 100 years old on June 3rd so to have the whole choir sing here was absolutely phenomenal.
‘God Save The King’ Coronation
Harper fields residents had a wonderful day celebrating King Charles lll Coronation. Due to the weather not being so good, our outdoor street party became an indoor street party. Our hospitality team served up a delicious feast fit for a King.
We were extremely lucky to have Balsall Common’s U3a Swing Division Band play an array of songs (which we were able to sing along to) for the whole afternoon. Family and friends of the band shared in our celebrations, so lots of new friendships were made on this very momentous occasion.
