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
Charity Skydive
Jayne Smith, one of our lovely Nurses at Hunters, was persuaded by her three children to take the plunge and join them in a charity skydive to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Society. This fantastic photo catches the moment perfectly.
A Hunters Centenarian
Hunters resident, Joan, celebrated her 100th birthday with a family gathering, with relatives coming from as far away as America, Music was provided by country singer, Andy Yapp, with the home's other residents invited for a glass of bubbly and a slice of birthday cake. Joan puts her long life down to staying active and hard work. She is pictured here with her daughters, Elizabeth, Sue and Wendi.
Arts & Crafts
Residents at Hunters enjoyed an afternoon of arts and crafts making lavender bags; they used the lavender grown in the home's gardens. The finished products were put inside residents' wardrobes and drawers, filling their rooms with the lovely fragrance of fresh lavender.
Drinks in the Garden
Residents at Hunters enjoyed the recent warm weather with a social drink in the garden, joined by loved ones and staff. Afterwards, tea and cake were served to round off an enjoyable afternoon.
Lula May Returns
Lula May made a welcome return to Hunters, entertaining residents with an afternoon of themed music from the 1940. As usual, Lula made time to stop and chat to them after her performance.
Donating to a Good Cause
On June 24th, Hunters held its annual Summer Fête and Classic Car Show to raise money for the Barchester Foundation and the Alzheimer’s Society. The day was a great success and well-supported by residents, loved ones, staff members and the local community.
The weather stayed fine and we managed to raise just under a £1000 for two very worthy charities close to the hearts of everyone associated with Hunters.
Pictured is resident, Thelma, event organiser, Steve Chamberlain, and (receiving the cheque), Laura Hewitt, Community Fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Society.
