Activities at Tixover House 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.

Enriching life
Watch our video on life enrichment in our homes.

Caroline Geddes

Activities Coordinator

Hello, my name is Caroline and I joined the team at Tixover House in 2023. 

I am passionate about creating person-centred activities which ultimately enrich our residents' lives.  My main aim is to bring happiness through the doorway daily; spreading smiles, laughter and love - I want to make a difference to the lives of those that we support.

 

 

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 Tixover House Care Home

Harrogate Chocolate Factory

We had a brilliant time across our services with Harrogate Skills 4 Living as they took us on a wonderful virtual visit to their Harrogate Chocolate Factory.

Residents were thrilled to discover details about the chocolate-making process and the fascinating journey from bean to bar, all while enjoying some delicious sweet treats.

The Factory aims to employ people with learning disabilities and autism, involving them in all parts of the process, from sorting and roasting the beans to packaging and sales. The experience was truly enjoyed by all who joined this event.

Beat The Clock

We continue to celebrate a varied life enrichment programme and across our services we linked up with other Barchester care homes and hospitals up and down the country for some interactive Beat the Clock games. 

Our residents truly enjoyed solving word puzzles, conundrums and mathematical problems as part of Barchester’s very own game show series.

Everyone who joined had a fantastic time and enjoyed some friendly competition.

London Ladies

As part of our International Women’s Day celebrations, Residents from across our services were thrilled to join tour guide, Mandy Morrow, for an exciting talk about some Legendary London Ladies.

Mandy shared the fascinating stories of eight ladies with us, from the one of the richest heiresses in the world to the original 'Roaring Girl'.

Everyone who participated truly enjoyed the experience and were delighted to take a walk down memory lane.

Eyes down for bingo bonzana

Across the country our homes and hospitals came together to find out which care home or hospital had the best Bingo players as we teamed up for Barchester’s Bingo Bonanza.

Residents were treated to some exciting virtual games of Bingo as part of Barchester’ very own game show series.

Everyone who participate had a fantastic time and enjoyed some friendly competition.

Floral Masterclass

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.

Afternoon Tea

We were delighted to welcome back the wonderful Melanie from 'Finding Friends'

Finding Friends is a local companionship group, operating in the heart of the Tixover Community.

Melanie joined our residents and relatives for afternoon tea. 

Everyone had a fabulous time as they tucked into the variety of cakes over and were even treated to a wonderful musical rendition by one of our residents, who wowed the audience in attendance.

Upcoming events

Open Day

Join us for our upcoming Open Day on the 21st of June 

Dementia Workshop

Are you living with dementia or caring for a loved one? You may find our dementia workshop useful on the 25th of June

June

June is the gateway to Summer and we hope you can join us!

Blue Light Breakfast

Are you a member of our local emergency services or a healthcare professional that supports members of the community? Join us on 23rd of July for a free breakfast from 9am 

July

Hello July!  We hope you can join us throughout the month - all welcome.

Carer's Cafe

Are you caring for a loved one or a member of the local community? Join us for our carer's cafe on the 19th of August

Coffee Morning

You are warmly welcomed to our monthly coffee morning.

Gentleman's Club

Join uson the first Wednesday of the month for our Gentleman's Club.

Ladies Who Lunch

Every Wednesday join the ladies of Tixover House for 'ladies who lunch' 

Senior Citizens Cinema

Join us from 2pm every Sunday for our free 'Senior Citizens Cinema' 

Knit and Natter

Join us a morning of friendship and hearty chatter.

Don't Dine Alone

Don't dine alone and exeperience a warm welcome and enjoy being a part of our community at Tixover House.

Blue Light Break

Calling all Emergency Service Workers. You are warmly welcomed to enjoy our cafe areas and refreshments.