Activities at Hunters Care Home
Activities are the cornerstone of a wholesome home experience and our Activities Coordinators are always putting their creative minds to the test by organising new and exciting social events for residents to partake in. Of course, we take into account the likes and dislikes of those we support, so if someone doesn’t feel like trying something new, there will always be something on offer to reflect their personal interests. For the people who may just prefer some peace and quiet instead, we also offer one-to-one time that can be enjoyed with a nice cup of coffee or just a simple chat – whatever they desire.
Ben Sandall
Hello I am Ben and I am the Activities Coordinator at Hunters. I started working at Hunters as part of the hospitality team, but when a vacancy came up on the activities team I jumped at the opportunity. I have seen how important a varied activities programme is and the team ensure we offer something for everyone including regular past times.
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
Read our brochure
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 Hunters Care Home
Behind the Scenes
Behind the scenes at Hunters we have a very dedicated staff team working to make the home a happy and safe environment for the residents to live. At this time of year there is always something to do in the garden. Our Maintenance team of Darren, Chrissie, Simon and Malcolm have been busy mowing the lawns and tending the borders. We have recently had an overhaul of the ponds with new planting and filtration systems which have made for some very happy goldfish and Koi carp.
Anyone for Tennis?
We celebrated Wimbledon semi-finals day in style with the residents enjoying delicious strawberries and cream and a refreshing cold glass of Pimm's. There may be no Andy Murray to cheer on this year but everyone agreed that the best way to enjoy the tennis is whilst enjoying a few delicious treats.
Jerry Celebrates 10 Years Service with Barchester
Congratulations to Jerry Morse from our Housekeeping Team who has reached the milestone of ten years’ service at Hunters. Jerry is hard working and conscientious; he always finds time for the residents treating them with respect and dignity. Jerry is popular with staff and residents alike and deserves this recognition for his dedication over the last ten years.
Nature at Hunters
Our residents love the outdoors they can enjoy the beautiful grounds in a number of ways; watering the plants, taking part in the gardening club, going for walks or simply just sitting and enjoying the beautiful scenery here at Hunters. The garden is in full bloom and we are lucky enough to have frequent visits from the local wildlife including if you get up early enough deer in the paddock next door.
A Trip to Greece
Hunters celebrated the food and culture of Greece as our monthly theme. The home was decked out in the blue and white colours of Greece. Our Head Chef Leo and his team prepared a delicious and authentic Greek menu for everyone to enjoy. The menu included Calamari, Mediterranean Sea Bass and Moussaka, with Baklava and Greek Doughnuts to finish things off.
There was traditional Greek music throughout and after lunch the residents enjoyed a Greek quiz along with some fun facts about the fascinating and ancient history of the country.
Flower Arranging with Memory Lane
This afternoon the residents from Memory Lane spent a lovely relaxing time flower arranging. The glorious displays are now decorating our dining room tables.
Hunters has two Memory Lane communities for those living with dementia. Memory Lane is designed with colours and cues to assist residents navigate around their home. Each small unit has a family feel to help residents feel safe and comfortable. Our activities team work with residents often reminiscing with each activity, today we talked about favourite flowers and their scent.
