Activities at Hickathrift House Care Home
We have two Activities Coordinators here at Hickathrift House. We have a wide range of activities within the home, including musical entertainment, arts & crafts, clubs for like-minded people, such as flower arranging and gardening, board games, baking (where the best bit is the eating afterwards!), and we celebrate special events throughout the year. We also have trips out on a regular basis using our own minibus, where we find out places of interest each person would like to visit.
It is important to us that each individual who we support can get as much from these activities as possible, so we try our best to arrange activities that reflect their interests and capabilities, and encourage them to participate in any way they can. We also encourage relatives to join in with activities and events as often as they can.
For the less mobile residents, we unique one-to-one session, such as simple chats over a cup of tea, reading or listening to music. Activities are some of the most important aspects of a care home, so it is essential that our team are dedicated to ensuring that residents are entertained, and that life at Hickathrift House is fun and active.
Kat Colangelo
Hello, my name is Kat and I am the Activities Lead here at Hickathrift House.
Since 2017 I have been working in the field of well-being and I am passionate and enthusiastic about enriching all our of residents' quality of life.
As the Activities Lead at Hickathrift House, my focus is learning about each of our resident's likes and dislikes and supporting them to remain receptive and active in addition to supporting them to engage with our local community friends.
I organise activities to stimulate the mind, body and soul in an enjoyable, comfortable way. My aim is to diversify and increase activities ensuring that there is something for everyone - from Wine and Cheese events, excursions on our home Mini Bus as well as individual bespoke person-centered activities.
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 Hickathrift House Care Home
Disco Exercise Class
Here at Hickathrift House we enjoyed a fun class of music with the residents. Keeping ourselves active is so beneficial to residents' lives, enhancing esteem and emotional needs. These sessions will be back by popular demand!
Big Garden Birdwatch
Residents at Hickathrift House love to watch all the birds in the garden so the Big Garden Birdwatch is right up their street. From the 28th - 30th January residents made popcorn bird feeders, learnt about British birds through books and quizzes and of course got those binoculars out. We had a variety join us around the home including doves, blackbirds and robins.
Residents are looking forward to making nest boxes in February.
Burns Night Celebrations
Residents put up and made festive decorations in the dining rooms for Burns Night. Chef Nigel prepared a delicious Burns supper in celebration of the life and poetry of Robert Burns, the author of many a Scots poem. This dining experience included poems, music, dancing and of course flaming the haggis.
Residents gathered for Scottish themed activities throughout the day and enjoyed a wee dram of whiskey and whiskey cocktails.
Christmas Party
Everyone had a spectacular time celebrating with KJ and the Catt then some much-loved karaoke to finish the night. Residents danced, sang, and swayed to the music while having a festive tipple.
Elf Day
Residents were able to enjoy the elf-themed nail painting, voting in the best-dressed elf costume competition and our elf-themed Zoo Lab visit. During the Elf Zoo Lab, residents interacted with wonderful creepy crawlies that Zola the Elf meets when helping Santa deliver presents around the world.
Christmas Cake Baking
Several wonderful residents took part in the Barchester's Cake Competition. After asking residents what sort of cake they'd like to make, a traditional Christmas cake was chosen. Many residents involved said they'd never made a festive Christmas cake before, so they'd love to try and learn how to.
All the staff and residents believe our lovely ladies did a superb job! The cake was shared with everyone at our Christmas Party.
Upcoming events
Newsletter - March
We are delighted to share our newsletter - March / Easter edition.
Dementia Cafe - 3rd Friday of the month
We extend a warm invitation for you to join us at our monthly dementia cafe.
Knit and Natter - Bi-monthly
Do you enjoy knitting? Come along and make new friends at our bi monthly Knit and Natter group - all welcome.
Gentleman's Club - Last Sunday of the month
Come along and enjoy a variety of activities over a beverage or two! Make new friends - all welcome.
Emergency Services - Take a break on us!
Calling all emergency personnel! Come and take a break on us - there may be a cake or two available!
Coffee Morning
We extend a warm invitation for you to join us at our monthly Coffee Morning - make new friends and enjoy a slice of homemade cake.
Volunteer Coffee Morning - every Tuesday
We recognise the special impact volunteers can have on the lives of our residents and we hope you can join us.
