Activities at Highfield Care Home
Our teams are trained to enrich the lives of residents through stimulating the mind, body and soul, and taking the time to learn about each person to ensure everyone receives support that adds enrichment to their life.
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.
Neil Barnard
Hi, my name is Neil, and I am the Activities Coordinator here at Highfield! I joined the team and role in March 2025.
I love being around people and making a difference to those individuals. Just to see the smiles on their faces brings so much pleasure. I have been a vocalist since 2021, and singing brings me so much joy. You may hear me before you see me.
Don’t be shy—come say hello! I hope you can join us for the fun activities we have planned!
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
World Chocolate Day
Staff and residents at Highfield Care Home, had a fantastic time celebrating World Chocolate Day.
Everyone enjoyed a chocolate tasting session, with a variety of old classics and some new flavours were all tested and rated. Everyone had fun discussing their favourites and their favourites throughout the years; it has been amazing how many different chocolate bars and flavours there has been.
One of our residents said "In my younger days chocolate wasn't readily available like it is now, I have tried so many delicious flavours today, I think this has to be one of my favourite celebrations"
Painting at Highfield.
At Highfield Care Home we had some of our residents taking part in some painting.
Our Activities Co-ordinator Kim said "with the weather being so unpredictable, I have found alternative activities all residents can do while remaining dry and warm"
Families and friends are encouraged to come along to any activities held by Highfield Care Home, check out the Activity Planner in the lobby.
Exploring the Eden Project
Residents across our homes had a fantastic time exploring the Eden Project virtually - an educational charity and visitor attraction based in Cornwall, featuring sprawling outdoor gardens and breathtaking biomes that house the largest indoor rainforest in the world.
During the session, residents who joined were reconnected with nature through their senses, memories and stories. A big thank you to the community team at the Eden Project for the wonderful event.
Competition Games Day
At Highfield Care Home residents enjoyed some healthy competition amongst themselves and the staff. We had games such as dominoes and Connect Four, which was a great hit, especially as a players advantage is another players disadvantage. With others watching on, it is a difficult game to watch as they have their own ideas how to play and most importantly how to win.
The residents are looking forward to a more regular games day at Highfield Care Home.
World Music Day
Highfield Care Home have celebrated World Music Day, by listening to some of the residents favourite hits.
There are many favourites amongst the residents at Highfield Care Home. From a sing-a-long to the great King Elvis Presley, to a chair dance to swing and jazz music, to a heartfelt belting of some of the greatest War Songs. You will find most days there’s country or classical music coming from one of the lounges.
The lounge was filled with joy while they all shared their favourite artists and toe tapped along.
Colourful Gardens
In June, Highfield Care Home celebrated British Flowers Week.
Margaret and Alison have had a fantastic time looking at adding new colours to Highfield’s stunning, landscaped gardens. Highfield is set in a beautiful and tranquil open parkland, overlooking a lake and in close proximity to the historic Roman Catholic Church of Scarthingwell Park.
The residents of Highfield can’t wait to get involved in potting and planting, to make their resident gardens their own.
Alison is excited to add yellow and gold hue’s to the gardens, and Margaret has ordered blue’s and purples.
The Highfield team are looking forward to the added colours chosen by the residents.
Upcoming events
Respite - Special Offer, 3-for-2
Book a respite stay at Highfield to take advantage of our special Easter 3-for-2 offer! limited time offer and T&Cs apply.
Highfield's 1 Year Anniversary
We’re celebrating one incredible year since opening our doors and we’re doing it in style with a glamorous Monte Carlo-themed afternoon.
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.
Dementia Coffee Morning
Free dementia coffee morning, everything fourth Wednesday at 10am.
Join us to make new friends whilst enjoying refreshments and our homemade sweet treats.
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.
