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.
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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
Christmas Spirit
We got into the spirit of Christmas by putting some trees up around the home. Residents have been busy over the last few weeks making decorations during our arts & crafts sessions. The tree in reception has a unique and homely feel, as it was decorated entirely with handmade decorations.
Barchester's 25th Anniversary
We celebrated Barchester’s 25th birthday in style, with residents and loved ones enjoying a buffet and music from the ukulele band, Uke Box Jury. As befitting, the honour of cutting the birthday cake went to our oldest resident, Elsie, who is 107 years young.
20 Years of Service
Congratulations to one of our nurses from Memory Lane – Paula Russell – who has just completed twenty years of service at Hunters. Everyone would like to take the opportunity to thank Paula for all of her hard work and commitment to the home, residents and other staff members. Paula was presented her award by Deputy Manger, Ruth Holness.
Macmillan Coffee Morning
Two of our staff members at Hunters, Kira Thompson and Debra Palmer, organised a Macmillan Coffee Morning to raise money for charity. Staff, residents and visitors made a contribution and a bake off competition was held, which was enthusiastically judged by Steve from our activities team. The winning entry was a delicious lemon drizzle cake made by a family member of a resident. The day was enjoyed by all and over £140 was raised for charity.
Sewing Circle
Residents made felt poppies at a knitting and sewing circle session; the plan was to make poppies to sell at reception to coincide with Remembrance Day, with all of the proceeds being donated to the British Legion.
Open Evening
On October 26th we held an open evening at Hunters, inviting residents, their loved ones and members of the local community into our lovely home.
Members of the local Women’s Institute group and the Cirencester Soroptimists were in attendance, enabling Hunters to forge better relationships with the local community and to raise the home's profile in the area, showing members of the public what a lovely place it is to live.
Residents and visitors were treated to drinks and a buffet with live music provided by classical guitarist, Steve Franks.
