Activities at Hollyfields Care Home

It was an absolute pleasure to welcome the Sports students from Kidderminster College back to Hollyfields!  

They had our residents fully involved with a variety of fun challenges that were a huge hit filling the room with smiles, laughter, and joy. One of the favourites was a brilliant coordination game where, when the floats dropped, everyone had to try and catch them!   
These visits are so important, not only for our residents but also for the younger generation. Bringing young people and the elderly together helps build confidence, understanding, friendships, and creates such special moments for everyone involved. The happiness and connection shared during these activities truly mean so much.  

Thank you all for coming and bringing so much energy and positivity to our home.           

We hope you all have an egg-cellent day!   

We kicked off our bank holiday celebrations with some fantastic entertainment from Beth, who had everyone singing along to some good old classic songs, a few Easter favourites, and even some rock & roll!  There was plenty of dancing, lots of laughter, and a wonderful atmosphere all around.

A big thank you to all the families who came along and helped make the afternoon such a special one. After the performance, some of our families stayed to enjoy a lovely afternoon tea, which went down egg-stremely well!   

We heard so many lovely compliments about the food and the team. A huge well done to everyone involved for making it such a memorable afternoon!  

Today we celebrated Mother’s Day with a lovely afternoon tea, bringing families together to share special moments filled with love, laughter, and appreciation. It was wonderful to see everyone enjoying time together and celebrating the amazing mums in our community.   

We would also like to say a special thank you to the mums who were working on Mother’s Day. Your care, kindness, and commitment mean so much.

We hope everyone has had a wonderful day celebrating the amazing mothers and mother figures in our lives.

Our Valentines celebration at Hollyfields was a great success! Residents enjoyed a beautifully presented selection of sweet treats in a lovingly decorated setting, bringing everyone together for an afternoon of joy, companionship and celebration. 

At Hollyfields we celebrated Culture Day and what an amazing day it was!

Everyone had the chance to try delicious foods from around the world, including South African koeksisters, malva pudding, peppermint crisp pudding and boerewors sausages, Zimbabwean sadza with cabbage and beans, Guyanese meat patties, Italian lasagna, traditional cheese & pineapple sticks, Yorkshire puddings with sausages and gravy, plus plenty of sweet treats too!   

Our staff truly went above and beyond, dressing up in outfits representing their hometowns and cultures. It was wonderful to see everyone coming together, sharing traditions, food, laughter and stories from around the globe.          

Today the sun was gleaming, so our residents enjoyed a lovely trip to our local, The Larchwood. They certainly didn’t disappoint! The food was delicious, and the staff provided such efficient and friendly service.
We enjoyed some food inside and then sat outside to soak up some well-needed vitamin D in the sunshine.  

Moments like these are the ones we should truly cherish—getting our older generation out, enjoying fresh air, good food, and making the most of life together.      

We had the beautiful Beth come in and perform for us, filling the room with music, joy, and plenty of smiles. Families joined us as residents got up dancing and singing along to some old classics — it truly lifted everyone’s spirits.

It’s safe to say we have some real rock and rollers here at Hollyfields!   

A huge thank you to everyone who came along and joined in. Moments like this, surrounded by love, laughter, and cheer, are what make our community so special.  

We just love having the jiggy Wrigglers into Hollyfields, Zoe always put on a great show and the residents absolutely love seeing the children play and getting involved.

Always a pleasure Zoe. Thankyou x 

We had a lovely day on the Severn Valley steam train this week! We set off from Kidderminster train station and travelled through Bewdley and Arley before arriving in Highley, where we enjoyed lunch at The Engine House. 

After lunch, we explored the old trains, which was absolutely fascinating. Martin, who used to work on the trains, especially loved the trip – it was like stepping back in time and brought back so many special memories for him.

A big thank you to Sharon at Bewdley Dementia Group for organising this wonderful trip and inviting us along. The volunteers were amazing and helped make the day even more special. Even though the weather was a little on and off, it didn’t stop us from having a fantastic time. We’re looking forward to connecting with your group again in the future!

Here at Hollyfields we celebrated World Cocktail Day in style! Our residents enjoyed a delicious selection of refreshing mocktails, including a Pimm’s-style cooler, Berry Spritz, and Tropical Pineapple Cooler, and they certainly went down a treat!

As well as being fun and refreshing, the fresh fruit platters helped encourage our residents to enjoy their “five a day,” which is especially important for older adults to support hydration, immunity, digestion, and overall wellbeing. A huge thank you to our Head Chef Franchesco for preparing the beautiful fruit platters and cups that made the afternoon extra special.

What a wonderful way to spend the day together at Hollyfields!       

We would like to introduce Pip, our wonderful Residents’ Ambassador, who has taken on this role so well.
Pip previously worked as a qualified carpenter, and in his spare time he enjoys writing poems. He is also very interested in learning more about dementia, showing great care and understanding for those around him.

Pip engages with residents on a daily basis, always checking in to make sure everyone is okay and offering assistance if anyone needs help. His kindness, friendly nature, and willingness to support others make him a fantastic ambassador for our community.

If you see Pip around, please feel free to stop and have a chat and get to know him.                

Self care afternoon at Hollyfields.

A huge thankyou to Dudley College Students for coming in to pamper our residents. From hand massages to nail treatments, it was a truly special afternoon that left everyone feeling relaxed and refreshed. We love building connections within our community. 

On National Emergency Services Day, we want to express our heartfelt thanks to all the incredible emergency services teams for everything they do day in and day out to keep us safe. 

This year, we wanted to give a special thank you to the Fire Service for their tireless work over the last few months attending numerous fires and protecting our communities. Your dedication, bravery, and commitment never go unnoticed.  

We had the pleasure of visiting Hereford and Worcester Fire Station today, bringing along some goodie bags and delicious homemade cupcakes baked by our Head Chef, Sarah. The team at the station were so appreciative, and it was our way of showing just a small token of gratitude for everything they do.