Activities at Hollyfields Care Home
Our Activities programme is formulated using resident requests and feedback from resident meetings. Residents are involved in planning the programme with things they they would like to do throughout the year. There is a mixture of activities that take place including both group and 1-1 engagement. Residents at Hollyfields particularly enjoy movement to music activities enabling them to increase their level of physical abilities and have fun at the same time, whilst others enjoy musical singalongs and food based activities throughout the week.
We have a mini bus that enables us to reconnect our residents with their community in ways that suite themselves as individuals. This can be achieved by visiting local farms, Georgian towns, local attractions and even the local public house for lunch with friends. Hollyfields have a great relationship with their local community and have visits from local organisations such as The Wyre Community Land Trust and are currently undertaking a 12 week funded project from Arts Etc. Residents at Hollyfields enjoy Pet Therapy visits from their pet rabbit 'Thumper' and like to help clean and feed him daily. Relatives can be encouraged to join us for activities and again are very supportive with delivering theme days and fundraising events within the home.
Kaylee White
Hi, my name is Kaylee and I joined the Hollyfields care team in February 2021. I love getting to know our residents and I'm extremely passionate about their continued wellbeing and life enrichment through tailored activities. I became part of the Activities team to develop more in this area and expand the type of fulfilling activities and events we provide.
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 Hollyfields Care Home
Card Making
Hollyfields welcomed back Mandy and Jo from Bells Farm for an afternoon of crafting.
As this week we celebrate Valentine’s Day, our residents chose to make a card for a loved one. We even had a card made for us! (Can’t wait to open it!).
It was a lovely afternoon. These activities not only provide a chance to be hands-on and creative but also to get together and have a chat about old times and new.
Pub Trip!
The weather was lovely this week. The sun was out, so we decided to take a few of our residents out, and we enjoyed a nice meal at Larch Wood Farm.
Meals out are not just about food, but are about sharing memories and making more. We all sat chatting about how Kidderminster and its surrounding areas have changed. Reminiscing about old times.
Valentine's Day Celebrations!
We had a wonderfully romantic lunch today here at Hollyfields, lovingly prepared by our Chef, Thomas.
Throughout lunch, we were also serenaded by musician Barry, a favourite of our residents. They love how his music takes them back and ignites their memories.
Thank you to all the relatives who joined us today. It’s a real pleasure hosting you all, and thank you for our cards! They are truly appreciated.
Jiggy Wrigglers
Jiggy Wrigglers Kidderminster, Ludlow and Bridgnorth joined us for a Valentine's Day special event.
Children participated in themed activities, wearing adorable heart-themed outfits, while staff, family members and residents enhanced the experience by wearing heart-shaped glasses and providing musical accompaniment using little tambourines.
This engagement between residents, toddlers, and families is highly valued.
Bowling
We had the pleasure of taking a few of our gentlemen bowling at Hollywood Bowl, Merry Hill. Staff were so kind and helpful.
It was a tense game! Fun was had by all. The newest resident had never bowled before! Proving that at the age of 93, you are never too old to try new things!
This was such a fun day out. We are thinking of making it a regular trip. We also enjoyed lunch at Eat Central. It’s nice to have a variety of different cuisines on offer in one place.
Webbs Garden Centre
Yesterday we visited Webbs Garden Centre, Wychbold.
We had a festive day, looking at the lights, then stopping for a spot of lunch. The residents and staff thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
The staff couldn’t be more helpful and the efforts don’t go unnoticed. Tom was beaming from ear to ear as he delighted in the surroundings, saying ‘how lovely’ everything was.
Valerie chatted to Tom as they both agreed how lovely the lunch was. Mary and Martin talked about the store and how beautiful it looked. It was lovely to see everyone interacting and talking about the things they enjoy.
