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.
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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 Lindum House Care Home
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Bookshelves are bulging at Lindum House care home in Beverley where book worm residents were keen to get involved in Read a Book Day.
Staff and residents at Lindum House care home decided to host a discussion about residents’ favourite books, and launch their very own monthly book club. Each month our books are refreshed curtesy of the East Riding Library.
Kelly Scott the Activities Co-ordinator at the home commented: “Our residents all love to read and to discuss their favourite books so Read a Book Day is a fantastic opportunity for us all to spend the day with our noses in our favourite books. We also had a great debate about reading from print or electronically from a tablet, there were strong arguments from both camps!”
Residents lend their ears to musical performance
Residents and guests at Lindum House care home in Beverley enjoyed an afternoon of grins with a live music performance that took place at the home. Local singer George England performed a selection of classic hits including these boots were made for walking, knock 3 times on the ceiling and many more.
Residents joined in with the singing, and clapped along as the band performed their finale song Penny arcade. The hospitality team at the home also provided a spread of sweet and savoury treats for guests to enjoy during the show.
General Manager, Denise Rouse said, “Our residents and guests had a wonderful day singing along with the wonderful performers. We do our best to provide a wide range of activities and entertainment at Lindum House as part of the lifestyle enrichment programme for residents, and this was one of our favourites!”
Resident enjoy virtual trip to Iceland
We took a wonderful virtual trip to Iceland and visited the SEA LIFE Trust Beluga Whale Sanctuary to have an inside look into the daily care of their two resident beluga whales: Little White and Little Grey.
Our residents were introduced to the history of the Beluga Whale Sanctuary and learnt more about its mission to provide a more natural home for belugas in human care with a first-hand look at how the dedicated team are not only caring for the whales, but preparing for their future in the sea sanctuary!
It was an enjoyable event for everyone, learning more about the amazing beluga whales and how they are cared for at the sanctuary.
Snap happy as we celebrate World Photography Day
To celebrate World Photography Day, we were delighted to hear from Professional Photographer, Damian Bailey who spent some time guiding us through different photography tips and techniques.
We all had a wonderful afternoon and are excited to be taking part in the #BaileyBarchester competition where we look forward to putting all the tips and ideas learnt during the talk into practice.
Thank you, Damian Bailey Photography.
Birthday celebrations
A resident here at Lindum House celebrated their birthday, with residents, staff and family.
Olive Worthy, resident at Lindum House care home in Beverley, celebrated her 94th birthday with her family at her side. Following all government guidelines, family reunites in celebration.
The home held a surprise birthday party for Olive, and there was a huge birthday cake, and olive’s favourite entertainer Alf Berry, singing her all-time favourite song’s in the gardens. Alf sang some of Elvis Presley’s famous tunes, in recognition of the anniversary of Elvis Presley’s passing, over 44 years ago. Olive is a big fan of the King of rock and roll.
Residents enjoy workshop with English National Ballet
Staff and residents at Barchester’s Lindum House care home in Beverley were treated to a unique performance from English National Ballet to celebrate International Youth Day on August 12.
Prior to the day itself, members of English National Ballet’s youth dance company, ENBYouthCo, and their Creative Director, Richard Bermange, asked residents to submit their memories of going to see films over the years. The cast then used these evocative descriptions, along with Arielle Smith’s digital production of Jolly Folly, as inspiration for their performance.
On the day, residents were able to watch a performance of A Comedy in Long-shot, a dance film performed by ENBYouthCo, participate in a chair-based, creative dance workshop along with the cast and observe an open rehearsal where Richard and the young dancers created a performance inspired by the residents’ childhood memories.
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.
