Activities at Thistle Hill Care Home
Our teams are trained to enrich the lives of residents through stimulating the mind, body and soul, and taking the time to learn about each person to ensure everyone receives support that adds enrichment to their life.
Our activities team are great at building the activities programme around the likes and interests of the people we care for. Ensuring that our social events offer fun and adventure is part of the ethos of our home; it’s important that those we support can enjoy an active and social lifestyle. Of course, there will always be those who prefer peace and quiet, and in these instances, a cup of tea and a chat are always welcomed.
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 Thistle Hill Care Home
VE Day Celebrations
Thistle Hill in Knaresborough marked the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day in style by throwing a 1940s afternoon tea party to remember. The home was decorated in red, white and blue and residents and staff dressed up in their 1940s-inspired glad rags and enjoyed an afternoon of big band music and dancing.
Garden Centre Trip
It was a beautiful day when we visited Moorland Nurseries and Garden Centre to look at all the lovely plants and ornaments. After a good look around we also visited The Lime Tree Cafe, Knaresborough for a refreshing brew.
Home gives back to local Emergency Personnel
Staff at Thistle Hill Care Home in Knaresborough have opened up their doors to welcome the emergency services personnel in their local area.
As a way of saying thank you to the paramedics, nurses, police officers and other emergency services workers who don’t always have time to go home or back to their workplace on their break, the team and the residents of Thistle Hill will provide free food and drink to all emergency service staff.
Flower arranging
Wonderful day creating flower arrangements. Susie created a beautiful two-tone vase of roses to decorate our reception desk, while Malcolm and May created a mixed vase, and Hazel worked mainly with the carnations to create a large vase of pink and red.
Richard & Honey dazzled us again at Thistle Hill
The very talented Richard played guitar and sang for us, while Honey, his gorgeous cockapoo, stole the show at the end with her tricks.
Easter Memories
We had a visit from Red Kite Nursery for an Easter Egg Hunt; Richard & Honey wowed us with their show; we had a Bucks Fizz Easter Quiz residents had lots of laughs at their own Easter Egg Hunt; we had a Golden Ticket Easter Afternoon Tea; on Sunday every resident was visited with an Easter Egg or cuddly toy and in the afternoon we had a Prosecco Party and a Bowling Competition!
Upcoming events
Summer Fete
We warmly welcome you to join us on Saturday 31st August for our annual Summer Fete.
Dementia Cafe
We will be delighted to welcome you to our Dementia Cafe. Lots of friendly faces and refreshments available. Everyone welcome.
Chit and Chatter Cafe
Come and join us every Thursday for our Chit and Chatter Cafe. Everyone welcome.
Could you be a Volunteer?
Do you have any spare time? Could you make a difference? For more information on Volunteering we would love to hear from you.
Carers Cafe - Last Tuesday of the month
Come along and make new friends, share experiences at our month Carers Cafe - last Tuesday of the month from 11.00 am. All welcome.
Emergency Services - Take a break on us!
Calling all emergency services personnel, come and take a break on us - enjoy a warm welcome, refreshing drink and a slice of cake!
