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
Barchester Big Quiz!
We’ve linked up with all Barchester care homes and hospitals nationwide for Barchester’s Big Quiz.
Our residents engaged in a variety of questions ranging from historical trivia to visual puzzles and brainteasers.
We all had a fantastic time and enjoyed some friendly competition.
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!
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.
