Activities at Thistle Hill Care Home

We had a lovely time joining Hospitality Manager, Christophe Noel and special guests Lee Isaacs DipWSET and Nick Parker from Unity Wines and Spirits – as they introduced us to wine tasting techniques, the history of wine and wine making, as well as consumer attitudes.

Our residents had the opportunity to try a variety of wines from sparkling and white to rose and red, alongside a selection of delicious treats. 

It was a wonderful experience, enjoyed by all.   

Staff and residents at the Thistle Hill Care Centre celebrated Mexican Independence Day on September 15th in style by hosting a day of Mexican themed events and games featuring a flight simulator, Mexican bingo, a Mexican-inspired fiesta with mariachi music, salsa dancing and delicious Mexican delicacies prepared by our fabulous head chef.

Every year on September 15th, the bells of every town square in Mexico sound to remember that in Dolores Hidalgo, a town in Mexico, in the early morning of the 16th of September 1810, Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a Catholic Priest known as Father Hidalgo, made the first cry for Independence from Spain who were the rulers at the time.  So, between the 15th and 16th of September (Midnight of the 15th of September), Mexicans celebrate the moment of insurgency, the possibility, and the hope for Freedom in their country. It was the moment that defined their National identity.

Our Residents began the day by checking in their passports and boarding our virtual plane. Using Microsoft Flight Simulator our residents departed from Leeds Bradford Airport and were able to take in it turns flying the plane towards the shores of Mexico.

Residents were visited by the fantastic Mr Fox as they celebrated the life and stories of the great Roald Dahl.

Residents reminisced over their favourite stories, enjoyed screenings of the fantastic Mr Fox and listened to book readings from the authors work.

We celebrated Last Night of the Proms virtually with members of English National Ballet’s Philharmonic Orchestra, led by Music Director Gavin Sutherland.

We listened and danced along as members of the orchestra took us on a magical, musical journey. English National Ballet Philharmonic is made up of many of the country’s top musicians, and boasts considerable experience in all forms of music-making. With insights and anecdotes into what it takes to conduct an orchestra for a world-class ballet company, this special concert got our feet tapping, arms waving and hearts singing!

It was a wonderful experience, enjoyed by all.

Over the summer our popular woodland walk ‘Charlotte’s Way’ has continued to grow and flourish.

Our Gardeners have being hard at work, planting beautiful flowers and plants for our residents to enjoy when walking around our lovely grounds.

Recent fundraising events have seen the home being able to add some wonderful sculptures around the walk way for our residents and visitors enjoyment.

We had a lovely time joining Becca Clark and James Wylie – members of V&A Dundee’s exhibitions team – as they took us on a virtual tour of the museum’s incredible Scottish Design Galleries.

We were introduced to the wide range of unique objects at the galleries from architecture and engineering, jewellery and textiles to theatre and their fascinating stories.

And we were able to learn more about the importance of all objects in telling the rich and varied history of Scottish design.

It was a lovely talk, enjoyed by all.