Activities at Hempton Field Care Home
Activities are an integral part of life at our care home. We want to ensure that the people we support have as much fun as possible during their time with us, so it’s important that our activities programme is created with the interests of residents in mind. Our skilled Activities Coordinators bring a certain uniqueness to the home that can’t be found anywhere else, and which is reflected in the activities they organise.
Nina Mullerworth
Hello, my name is Nina and I have had the privilege of working at Hempton Field in my role as Activities Coordinator for over 15 years and I am looking forward to many more! I have enjoyed continually developing in the role with a variety of training courses, including a Level 2 NAPA and Aromatherapy Massage.
I love interacting with the residents and organising a varied programme of activities with a person-centred approach based on Barchester's Life Enrichment Programme of enhancing the wellbeing of mind, body and soul. This includes ensuring residents can continue to enjoy hobbies, life experiences and keep active through exercise and music. We are involved with local clubs and welcome in members of the community as well as a variety of outings in the minibus - these are always very popular!
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 Hempton Field Care Home
All That Jazz!
What a wonderful performance from signer Lorna James.
Lorna specialises in stylish, sophisticated songs with a jazz, swing and soul focus. Our lady’s definitely got there 'jazz hands' out and joined in with all the moves and had a good old sing along.
Thank you Lorna James - jazz, swing & soul singer
Getting Ready for Winter
Our residents all agree “it's even more important than ever to get your flu jab this year”. One by one they queued up with their arms ready to receive this year’s immunity to influenza.
Having been protected through the various measures that have been in place to protect people from coronavirus, such as lockdowns and social distancing our residents and many in the population may not have built up the same level of immunity to flu as they would have done in previous years.
We’re all very pleased to receive this years flu jab, and are looking forward to receiving our Covid booster in the coming weeks.
Chinnor Scarecrow Trail
Villagers and visitors in Chinnor will be able to follow a fun-filled Scarecrow Trail on Saturday and Sunday, 25th and 26th September. Following the success of last years’ scarecrow showcase “Activities in Lockdown” this year, the trail will have scarecrows “Dreaming of a holiday”.
The Hempton Field residents couldn’t wait to get involved and choose a staycation theme of ‘Gone Fishing’ as many of our ladies recalled it as their husbands’ favourite holiday pastime!
Our General Manager, Sharon and resident Elizabeth wheeled “Freddie fisherman” from Hempton Field to his new weekend residence, our wonderful neighbours house at 6 Benton Drive.
We think he’s fabulous and hope you do to.
Followers of the trail will be asked to help those in greatest need around the world by donating to the work of Christian Aid. Further attractions to be found along the trail include a Christian Aid Café, serving light refreshments, a Fair Trade Stall and musical entertainment from the Cahoots Duo.
Donations may also be made at: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ca2021chinnor
Wine Not? Yes please we say!
Our residents were treated to a wine tasting masterclass hosted by Nick Parker and Lee Isaacs from Unity Wines. Wine can be a complicated subject and Unity Wines aims to help people navigate the different styles on offer in order to find the perfect wines for all of its customers.
Nick and Lee took Barchester residents on a tour of the world of wine starting with a light, fresh Italian sparking dry white wine, Tosti Asti Secco. With lemon, pear, apple and white peach, this is a great alternative to Prosecco. Next was a South African white, Bird Island Chenin Blanc – such a versatile wine, this example had green and red apples, peachy fruit, and a hint of something slightly tropical with a wonderful hit of apricots, nuts and melon. Our residents finished the afternoon by being transported to Europe, with wines originating from France and Spain. #unitywines
General Manager, Sharon Thursby, said: “Our residents love a glass of wine with their lunch or dinner and they love to try new styles so the tasting went down an absolute treat. It was very interesting to learn which wines pair well with different foods, our residents are looking forward to trying out Nick and Lee’s recommendations.”
Our life enrichment program is fully of new and exciting activities, if you are considering later life care please do give us a call on 01844 808265 to book a show round and meet our residents and the team.
Scrabble Championships
Did you know that playing Scrabble boosts the immune system and makes you happy?
Our residents certainly believe this to be true. Not only do our teams enjoy the social element, they end up learning more, and the greatest benefit of all is that ‘playing Scrabble with friends is fun’!
Flower Arranging for all the Senses
Our wonderful ladies had a fabulous time flower arranging together yesterday. Handling the various florals is a full sensory experience that fills your mind with fragrance and happy memories, all of which help relieve anxiety.
The group really immersed themselves in the process; selecting by colour, shape and texture to create truly beautiful displays. Thank you ladies, our communal areas look and smell amazing!
