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
Carers Week
We recently celebrated #CarersWeek, a time to recognise the incredible carers we have in our Highfield Care Home family.
Every day, our carers go above and beyond to ensure the wellbeing and happiness of our residents, and that fun is had by all. Their dedication and compassion shines through in every act, whether it's a kind word, a gentle touch, or simply being there to listen.
To all our carers, THANK YOU for your invaluable contribution, you are truly amazing
Enjoying the sunshine
Our beautiful garden is a great environment for our residents and families to sit in, relax and enjoy a variety of amazing outdoor activities.
With the help of our residents and staff, we have decorated our grounds with colourful plants and created seating areas throughout for the summer months.
In our outdoor space we happily welcome entertainers, community members, families and friends, and organise specially selected activities, sessions and games.
Fun was had by all!
Interactive fun with our magic table
We love our 'magic table' and enjoy spending time exploring its plethora of functions and games. The huge interactive, touch screen can be wheeled anywhere in our care home enabling all residents where ever they are to enjoy it.
Whether a resident would like to complete a jigsaw, like Alison or whether they wish to join in on quizzes or video call a loved one, the table has so much to offer.
Local school paint Bird Boxes
Fun was had by all here at Highfield Care Home, we strive to be more than "just a care home" welcoming local communities to utilise our space and get involved with our residents.
So, when we were delivered these beautifully hand painted Bird Houses, from Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School - we simply couldn't say no. We look forward to the children joining us soon as part of our life enrichment intergenerational links.
D Day Celebrations
Residents from Highfield Care Home visited Sherburn in Elmet Methodist Church for their D Day Celebrations. Enjoying Fish and Chips from the local chippy and meeting the local MP!
Wonders of the ocean
Residents across our services enjoyed a fantastic virtual tour of The Deep, an award-winning aquarium in Hull.
Our residents dived into the underwater world of some fascinating creatures such as sharks, turtles and stingrays.
It was a truly immersive and educational experience that brought the wonders of the ocean right to our screens.
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.
