Activities at Lindum House Care Home
Our fantastic Activities Coordinators make sure that there is a full programme of social events to suit all interests and capabilities. They aim to not only to stimulate, but to ensure that everyone involved has lots of fun. We enjoy trips out visiting local places of interest or just to explore, which inevitably ends up with us having a lovely lunch somewhere.
There are regular concerts that we hold in the home that allows us to have a good old singalong, and our community links include the local churches, knit and natter groups and toddler groups coming in to see residents.
On a daily basis, everyone enjoys a variety of activities, including quizzes, bingo, arts and crafts, reminiscing and movement to music. We also host movie afternoons on the big screen which, of course, involves popcorn and ice cream at the interval!
Any residents who are unable to join us in the communal areas for activities have one-to-one time in their rooms, with us either reading to them, chatting or anything else they wish to do that’s within their capabilities.
Kelly Rolph
Hi there, I'm Kelly. My role at Lindum House ensures all of our residents always have lots of fun activities to look forward too.
I grew up down south, my parents worked in news trade & I've lived in many places! I've lived in hull for 20 years now, worked in health and social care for around 15 years, I started on care, worked through domestic, kitchen assistant and found my calling with activities!
I'm a super social person, enjoy being busy and sing in my spare time. I am part of a small singing charity group 'guise & gals'. I've been singing karaoke since I was 18 but never had the confidence to take it any further. I do, however, love putting on a show for our residents!
I'm a strong believer in 'treat people how you wish to be treated' everyone is different and it's important to focus on each individuals wants and needs, to encourage and nurture life, you only live once!
I'm full of energy, providing there is music... it's good for my soul!
Our residents smiles are my reward, it makes me so happy to see them enjoying them selves.
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 Lindum House Care Home
Christmas Cookery Demonstration
We had a fantastic time joining Chef Alex Connell from Vegetarian for Life for a Christmas-inspired live virtual cookery demonstration.
Chef Alex showed us how to make and decorate a gingerbread house for the upcoming festivities. Our residents truly enjoyed the experience and cannot wait to put their skills to the test.
To make things even more exciting, we will have the opportunity to make our own gingerbread house and enter a themed competition, where Chef Alex will judge the entries.
All in all the afternoon was an absolute triumph!
Christmas Cake Competition
Our Residents have been getting in to the Christmas spirit and have made their cakes towards the Barchester Christmas Cake Competition.
It was lots of fun deciding which decorations to use and where to put them
We had some lovely discussions while we did this about the previous cakes they'd made at home for their Families and Friends and their favourite parts of Christmas.
Christmas Tree Festival
We've enjoyed a visit to the Christmas Tree Festival in Beverley Minster to see our fabulous tree and all the others.
One Resident was Christened in the Minster, went to the Girl's School opposite, was married in there and had her Children Christened there too, so has a rich History with the Church so was lovely for her to return and relive some happy memories
We were then invited over to the Peter Harrison room for a cup of coffee and a Mince Pie. It was a great day!
Visit from the Armed Forces Choir Hub
Thank you to the Armed Forces Choir Hub for coming and entertaining the Residents and Staff this afternoon.
We all had a really lovely time singing along with well known Christmas Songs and Carols.
One Resident said at the end "That was lovely - it really brought back memories for me"
What better comment could we ask for!
Tree Decorating
Today some of our Minster Suite Residents have been getting into the Christmas Spirit by decorating the Lounge's Tree and having their photos taken next to it.
We had Christmas songs and Carols playing in the background during this, which added to the Festive Atmosphere.
Elf Day
Lindum House celebrated Elf Day to raise awareness for the Alzheimer's Society so this afternoon we had a Special Appearance by an Elf, who managed to take some time away from the North Pole at this very busy time of year.
The Elf made the Staff and Residents in the Lounge all laugh and take double-looks when she first walked in!
She also dropped by Residents in their Rooms to spread some Christmas Joy - she really loved the smiles she helped create!
Due to having to wear Masks still, not many guessed the Elf was actually our very own Activities Co-ordinator, Stephanie - that is until she spoke in her dulcet tones, her unique combination of both Yorkshire & Brummie! (Just a bit of a give away!)
One particular Resident really entered into the Spirit and wanted to wear one of the Elf Hats too.
As you can tell from the Photo, our Café Bar Tree is up and decorated - the Minster and Westwood Trees are also up, but the decorations will continue tomorrow - ready for our Residents to have their Christmas Portraits next to a Tree of their choosing.
Upcoming events
May
May is the gateway to summer and we have lots of exciting things planned throughout the month of May - all welcome.
Pre-bookable Respite Care
Are you thinking about booking a holiday and want peace of mind that your loved one is going to be cared for in a home you can book with up to 12 months in advance? We can help.
Coffee Mornings at Lindum House
Come along for a relaxed morning enjoying some homemade sweet treats and hot drinks.
Please contact us if you would like to come along.
Emergency Services - Take a break with us!
Calling all emergency services workers - take a break on us. We will have tea, coffee and maybe a cake or two!
Could you be a Volunteer?
We recognise the impact a Volunteer can make on the lives of our residents, do you have any spare time? For more information we'd love to hear from you.
