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!
Claire Boocock
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.
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
Threshfield Opens Its Doors to Dementia Cafe
Threshfield Court Care Home in Threshfield invited members of the local community to their monthly dementia café. Taking place every third Thursday of the month from 10.00 am to 12.00 pm, guests will have a chance to meet other carers supporting others living with dementia. Free to all, the Dementia café at the home provides small respite and social support.
During the care group session, guests will also have a chance to meet the team at the home, to discuss any questions they might have about care. We extend a warm invitation for you to join us.
Getting Creative
Residents have been discovering their creative sides at Threshfield with their regular arts and craft therapy sessions in the mornings. With small groups and relaxing music, residents are able to switch off and focus on their painting, crafts and designing their masterpieces.
Most recently, esidents have been showing their ‘love’ as they prepare for Valentine’s Day by creating and decorating arts for display throughout the home. The ladies really enjoyed this easy but creative session, where tea and coffee were free flowing with lovely laughs and conversation.
Threshfield Hosted Community Knit and Natter Afternoon
Threshfield invited carers within the local community to join them for free knit and natter workshops at the home each month. The home recently welcomed the ladies from Trefoil Guild to join them. The group focus the activity around “Knit and natter” which is really enjoyable and beneficial even for our non-crafters. Everyone admires the samples of work which they bring in and enjoy watching and engaging in conversations about work in progress. Lots of tea, coffee and biscuits are enjoyed whilst reminiscing about the Girl Guides, Scouts and Young Leaders.
General Manager Stacey Nicholson said: “We started this project for elderly people in the community who might want some time outside of the home and to make some new friends. We also wanted to make a space for those who spend their time taking care of others to have a little respite of their own, we know a cup of tea and a friendly ear can go a long way.”
If you’d like more information on the homes Knit and Natter group pop in and meet the team!
Ukulele Magic
We enjoyed the Skipton Ukulele Band coming to visit our home on 10th December 2019. They played us lots of Christmas songs, which we all sang along too. The afternoon was thoroughly enjoyed by the residents of Threshfield Court.
Bushcraft Event
Residents of Threshfield Court recently took to the ‘wilds’ to participate in a Bushcraft themed event the homes beautiful woodland grounds. In celebration, the home invited residents, families and friends to join them for this wonderful experience once the sun had set.
The residents enjoyed warming hot chocolate or mulled wine, delicious toasted marshmallows and enjoyable music – bringing back memories of gathering around the campfire.
Jean Hallam, a resident at Threshfield Court, said: “It’s a great opportunity for us to have our friends and family over to the home and enjoy an evening tucking into our favourite traditional post-bonfire night treats from when we were younger and to sit around the camp fire sharing stories”.
Table Magic
Our residents on Memory Lane have enjoyed catching fish today on our Magic Table, which is an interactive light projector designed to support residents living with dementia, and is proven to help staff promote stimulation through specialised games.
There was also an element of competition, as they completed a few jigsaws along the way. The residents enjoy spending time at the table, as we have a selection of games, many of which spark discussion and bring back memories.
Games are rich in colour, movement and detail, and allow people of all ages to play in a safe and comfortable environment.
Upcoming events
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