Activities at Threshfield Court Care Home

Here at Threshfield Court, we aim to tailor the activities to meet the needs of individual residents, the communities within the home and the home as a whole. We have regular, structured activities such as visits from Music for Health, specialist armchair exercise facilitators, local musicians and a growing team of volunteers, including our local clergy. We also have time for arts and crafts, all sorts of games, music, poetry and lots more. We are pretty good at being spontaneous too! 

Enriching life
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Claire Boocock

Activities Coordinator

Hi, my name is Claire Boocock. I come from a background of hospitality and working in the Care Home sector is very new for me but already immense job satisfaction in working with our residents alongside a great team.

I am very excited about this new venture in my career. I am an outgoing person with a big bubbly personality and looking forward to making a big difference to the social well-being of our residents with my flair of creativity and adventure.

Life-encriching activities booklet

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 Threshfield Court Care Home

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Resident enjoys birthday celebrations

What a wonderful morning we have had at Threshfield Court.  It is not every day that we have the opportunity to celebrate an 80th Birthday.  Derrick had the most amazing golfing cake which was shared between residents and staff, the Jolly Trolley sang Happy Birthday, we blew candles out on the cake and sang another Happy Birthday song. We then spent time with Derrick opening all his gifts and cards.   

We were fortunate to arrange a double time slot using our Ipad so that Derrick's family were involved with the celebration which is so important

Residents attend virtual service

Every week at Threshfield Court we encourage an hour of mindfulness and spiritual  relaxation.  Previously, we had a weekly visit from our local Vicar or Priest, but now we use our Jolly Trolley and modern technology.  This week we used a combination of our own readings and prayers with watching Songs of Prayers which was set at Burghley House.  We enjoyed the historical side of the program as well as listening to the hymns, prayers and sermons.  We always have a cup of tea and enjoy the variety of the hour

BHC Care Awards - National Winner!

The Barchester Care Awards this year were a little different and were held virtually due to the global pandemic allowing all homes to join the ceremony from the comfort of their own homes as individuals were recognised for the contribution.  Residents and colleagues at Threshfield Court were delighted when the North Divisional Winner for the prestigious award - Care Practitioner Award - was named overall National winner.  Well done Gill the home are immensely proud!

Residents enjoy music and movement

At Threshfield Court the football season is in full swing.  As part of our Music and Movement Activity, we encourage social interaction and positive well-being through the use of our big yellow and black football.  We had great fun throwing the ball between us listening to Abba playing in the back ground.  It also gave us the chance to reminisce about the "Hot Potato" game we played at Primary school.

Home presents cheque to local charity

Threshfield Court care home in Threshfield recently presented Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Association with a cheque for £653.00 to assist in the maintenance and the running of this valuable service within the community.

The home presented the cheque to the local charity on behalf of Barchester’s Lottery Fund and the home were asked to nominate their chosen community group to benefit.   

The secretary said “Thank you for thinking of the Association, the donation is very much appreciated “.

Baking club

At Threshfield Court we love to bake.  This week, Derek helped us cream the butter and sugar for our chocolate chip muffins.  It was a team effort as the butter was a bit cold.   Whilst the muffins are baking, we enjoy a nice cup of tea or coffee and chat about happy times when the kitchen was the heart of the home. The meals that were prepared and enjoyed, the laughter and enjoyment of family life.  We generally save the baking for an afternoon snack, but perhaps have a small little taste just to make sure they are baked

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