Activities at Highfield 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.
Kim Quean
Hello, my name is Kim and I am the Activities Coordinator here at Highfield Care Home.
I have 15 years' experience in care, 2 in senior care positions and 9 in activities. You will most likely find me dancing in a lounge or singing in the corridors, I also love a good dress up day!
I joined Barchester Healthcare in June 2024 and I am very excited to be part of the team here at Highfield.
It is a privilege to be part of an organisation which aligns so well with my own personal vision for residents wellbeing and quality of life.
I graduated University of Derby BSC, in integrative health and social care in January 2021 and completed NAPPA Level 2 Activity Provision in Adult Social Care the same year.
I look forward to working closely with you all, to ensure residents are happy, healthy and thriving.
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 Highfield Care Home
Trick or Treat!
This October we made a special connection with Barkston Ash Nursery, who joined Highfield residents for a fancy dress trick or treat afternoon.
Residents were thrilled to hand out sweeties to the children and reminisce about all things Halloween. There were some amazing costumes and we just couldn’t choose, everyone was a winner!!
Thank you to Joanne and the staff at Barkston Ash Nursery for taking the time to be involved, we hope the children enjoyed themselves as much as our residents and that we can continue to work together in the future.
Macmillan Coffee Morning
In recognition of Macmillan’s Coffee Morning, we hosted our very own coffee morning for friends, families and community members to raise funds for the charity.
Our cafe was specially decorated for the occasion, our talented chef prepared a variety of cakes, cupcakes and delicious treats, and our residents made Parkin for the fundraiser. We all had a wonderful day raising funds for this lovely cause.
Keeping the mind active with jigsaws
Improvise, adapt and overcome!! The autumnal weather was against us for our garden walks today so residents decided on an impromptu 'Jigsaw Club' as they kept their minds active.
It was lovely to see our whole home approach and determination to find all the pieces.
Enjoying daily living chores
As part of our varied life enrichment programme, using our ‘Getting to know to me’ booklets we ensure residents continue to live happy and fulfilled lives.
Resident Ann, who resides in our Memory Lane Community, used to be a nurse. Whilst recently chatting to colleagues Ann told them 'I love to feel helpful and make sure everyone is looked after'.
Head Housekeeper, Stacey spoke to Ann to see if she wanted to help with the morning linen trolley. Well done, Ann! you are very kind and I'm sure Stacey appreciated your help.
Residents visit local community dementia cafe
Residents of Highfield were given a very warm welcome from Kelcbar Community Centre when they attended their local weekly Dementia Café.
Residents enjoyed a light lunch before taking part in dementia friendly activities supported by the volunteers of the centre – a variety of activities were on offer from crafts, dominos, bingo and quizzes with lots of warming cups of tea and biscuits. It was a lovely way to spend the afternoon!
National Grandparents Day
Here at Highfield, we had a lovely time celebrating National Grandparents Day. Some of our residents spent the day reminiscing about their grandparents and others remembered the moment when they were first told they were going to be a grandparent.
A number of our residents were joined by their grandchildren for a very special afternoon tea especially prepared by the home’s hospitality team. The home was filled with lots of love and laughter!
Upcoming events
Barchester's Big Quiz - Live Virtual Event
Calling all quizzers!
Join us for an exciting quiz to test your general knowledge and see who is the biggest brainbox of them all!
Emergency Service Lunch
Please come and join us for a special Blue Light Lunch, and meet our wonderful residents and their loved ones, for us to say a big thank you to you!
October Activity Planner
October is a fun filled month! We are looking forward to autumn which brings new beautiful colours to our scenery.
Come and join in!
November
The leaves are falling, November is calling and we have a lot of exciting things planned and hope you can join us - all welcome.
Looking for a place to host a meeting?
Looking for a place to host a meeting? Pop in and see what we have to offer!
Could you be a Volunteer?
Could you make a difference to someone's day to day life? If you are interested in volunteering and would like more information, we'd love to hear from you!
Calling all Emergency Services - take a break on us!
Calling all emergency services personnel! Come and take a break with us and enjoy a slice of home made cake and a warm welcome.
Monthly Dementia Cafe - 4th Wednesday
We know how important it is to support our local community and extend a warm welcome to join us at our monthly dementia cafe from 12.00 pm - 3.00 pm.
Don't Dine Alone - 1st Friday of the month
We know meal times can be lonely for older members of our community. Join us for a nutritious meal and make new friends. To reserve your place call 01937 221 720.
