Activities at Lawton Rise 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.
Kate Franks
Hi, my name is Kate Franks and I have returned to Lawton Rise August 2023 to work as an Activities Coordinator. I started my career working as a Legal Secretary in the Conveyancing department before leaving to commence employment with the Health Authority as a Medical Secretary.
After having my two children I retrained to work as a Teaching Assistant in a Primary School for ten years and studied for a Higher Level Teaching Assistance qualification enabling to progress my career.
Due to illness within my family I needed to focus on a role closer to home but I am delighted to be able to return to the home and it feels like I have never been away. The staff and residents are so welcoming and helpful and I am really pleased that I have returned.
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 Lawton Rise Care Home
Lawton Rise trophy
This month we started a new monthly competition between units, Yew Tree, Juniper, Hawthorn and Willow.
January's competition was called Spaghetti Towers and there was a lot of fun and laughter and also collapsing Spaghetti as we celebrated World Spaghetti day. Everyone got involve, showed a little friendly competition to win the trophy for this month. What will be our challenge next month?
Reminiscence session
Today at Lawton rise, we played various board games, to promote social engagement. Residents really engaged and had fun at the same time. We also prompted communication, reminiscing using photo albums to promote interaction.
Games afternoon
Today we had a mini sports day. Bowling, roulette and snakes and ladders. Washed down with a cup of tea and a 60s sing song.
Flower power
This week at Lawton Rise has been a busy week. The residents have enjoyed flower arranging, as well as afternoon tea and reminiscing.
New Year's Eve
What a great New Year’s Eve!
To celebrate the festive occasion, our residents and staff got together for a New Year’s Eve party with fun-filled games, quizzes, carol singing and a raffle.
Everyone was specially dressed for the party with colourful themed jumpers and costumes, our residents enjoyed a variety of chocolatey treats and refreshments, prepared by the hospitality team, who were hard at work making sure that a great time was had by all – it really was a team effort!
Rock 'n' Roll
This week at Lawton Rise we celebrated Rock'n'Roll music day. Lots of singing and lots of dancing. And we also got the instruments out. It's amazing what music can do. Always brings a smile!
