Activities at Thistle Hill Care Home

Residents of Thistle Hill got very competitive as we joined other Barchester homes across the country for a Barchester Big Bingo Bonanza.

We've connected via YouTube and we were able to follow live updates and chat with other Homes.

This time we didn't make it to the national tops but we had our in-house winners and everyone had a good time!

We joined fellow keen dabbers from over 250 Barchester care homes and hospitals across the whole of the UK, including Wales, Scotland, Jersey and the Isle of Wight, to compete in the biggest game of bingo Barchester has ever seen!

The inaugural Barchester Big Bingo Bonanza took place on 27th February 2024 when Thistle Hill got super competitive and took on its sister homes from all over the country to find out which Barchester home or hospital was a dab hand at bingo.  It was eyes down for a full house as the homes battled it out to find out who would prevail.

General Manager, Mandy Scott said: “We’ve got some real bingo fanatics at our home, we are very competitive - our residents love taking part in anything where winning is involved, you could hear a pin drop in here when we were all playing.”

Thanks to Coconut Workshop singers we had another great afternoon at Thistle Hill! We are lucky to have friends like them in the community. Today, besides entertainment they brought us joy, laughter and a few tears. We had a great time!

It's amazing to see the impact and therapeutic effects of music especially on those with memory issues.

Across our homes we had a fantastic time joining, Kathryn Delve, Master Florist, for a Valentine’s-inspired live virtual flower arranging demonstration. Kathryn shared brilliant and creative ways to decorate our tables with beautiful flowers that are sure to make your heart swoon!

Those participating in this virtual event put their skills to the test and followed along with some amazing creations of their own.  Residents truly enjoyed the experience.

 Thistle Hill was filled with music, laughter and sweet treats in celebration of St Valentine’s Day.   Staff and residents celebrated the day of love by dancing, singing and enjoying pink cream tea with glass a of fizz.

General Manager, Mandy, said: “We’ve all had a lovely day decorating the home and making gifts for each other and for our loved ones. Lots of our residents were able to see their loved ones either in person or via video call. We’ve had a whole range of treats and Valentine’s themed fun and we have enjoyed every moment of it!”

Staff and residents at Thistle Hill in Knaresborough welcomed in the Year of the Dragon with a day of celebrations and activities.

Inspired by Chinese culture and traditions, the home was decorated with hanging red and golden decorations. Residents learnt all about the traditions and superstitions of Chinese New Year and made red drums for good luck. Head chef Ewelina cooked up an oriental feast for lunch and residents enjoyed the delicious food washed down with Chinese flowering tea.