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
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!
Residents enjoy 'Looney Tunes' visit
Staff and residents came together this weekendto enjoy a visit from local bike group, The Looney Tunes.
The idea came about because kind-hearted Paula Marshall from the home’s senior care team, had been chatting to residents and realised many of them had been keen bikers in their past. She thought they would love a visit from the Looney Tunes, a local group of scooter enthusiasts, and she was right!
Some Mother's do Ave Em
Residents across our services had a fantastic time enjoying the virtual screening of Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em. Frank Spencer’s comical misadventures had everyone laughing and it was wonderful to see so many happy faces.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and a special thanks to The Barn Theatre in the Cotswolds for bringing this stage adaptation of the beloved sitcom to our screens.
Home join local Memory Walk
Staff at Highfield have taken part in their local Memory Walk to raise money for Alzheimer’s Awareness and in honour of loved ones who have experienced dementia. Staff at the home got stuck in to help raise funds for this very important cause. The annual event which takes place across the country, raises vital funds to help research and support those living with Alzheimer’s and their families.
Kim Quean, Lead Activity Co-ordinator at Highfield Care Home, said: “The Alzheimer’s Society Memory Walk has a special place in my heart, both personally and professionally. Taking part in fundraising for Alzheimer’s Awareness has been a huge amount of fun and everyone at the home has been behind us all the way. We’re very glad to be able to do our bit to raise further awareness and money for the charity.”
National Day of Arts in Care Homes
Oils, watercolours and pastels were the order of the day at Highfield where the art-loving residents were keen to get involved in Art in Care Homes Day on September 24th. Art in Care Homes is a NAPA programme which aims to highlight the wellbeing benefits of arts, creativity and cultural engagement in care settings. Its aim is to promote the beneficial outcomes for care recipients, staff teams and relatives, champion good practice and encourage care settings to develop more creative activities and opportunities.
Staff and residents at Highfield care home celebrated the day by joining forces with Sophie from The Hepworth Gallery in Wakefield and taking part in an Art Workshop, exploring colour theory and shapes.
World Alzheimer’s Day
Today we marked World Alzheimer’s Day, to raise awareness and highlight the challenges that people living with dementia face.
Throughout the day, we got involved in a variety of themed activities, we spent time learning more about dementia and how to help change the way we think, act and talk about this condition.
Our residents were thrilled to show their creativity as they created supported by members of the care team personalised memory boxes.
We have all learned a great deal about the effects of Alzheimer’s today.
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.
