Activities at Tixover House Care Home
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.
Nicola Blevins-Twose
Hello, my name is Nicola (Nic) and I'm the Activities Coordinator here at Tixover House.
My role is to enrich the lives of our residents by providing stimulating and person-centred activities, entertainers and outings. At Tixover House we offer something for everyone, including crafts, games, virtual visits to places of interest around the world, outings in the local area and parties. We also provide one-to-one time and sensory activities with residents who need more support. Getting to know our residents better is so important, and through regular family and friends meeting we can gain a greater understanding of their loved ones' interests and life prior to joining Tixover House.
I look forward to getting to know you, and your loved ones. 'Living life to the full' is my motto, and whatever your ability there is always something new to learn or try.
We are always open to new ideas. If you would like to get involved in any of our Life Enrichment activities or have a skill, or project you'd like to share with our residents, please click here to contact me direct. New entertainers and community links are always welcome.
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
Read our brochure
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
Christmas Jumper Day
We had a great time borrowing or decorating our own special Christmas jumpers and raise awareness for children in need all around the world.
It was a wonderful day, enjoyed by all bringing laughter, smiles and much needed fundraising for Save the Children UK.
We hope our photos bring you just as many smiles as the jumpers brought us!
Christmas Preparations
This weekend we have been busy getting into the Christmas spirit with arts and crafts, we have made wreaths, prepared our Christmas jumpers (lovingly modeled by Tony our Head of Maintenance) and continued to decorate the Home.
St Andrew's celebrations
Today we celebrated the national day of Scotland and their patron Saint Andrew. We marked the day with a celebrations of the Scottish culture with traditional Scottish tablet, music, and drinks.
Our residents also learnt interesting facts about St Andrew, who surprisingly was not Scottish! It was a lovely day, enjoyed by all even our "Bonnie" cat Charlie enjoyed herself
A right Royal Tea Party
For the first time in seven decades, Tixover House in Rutland marked the King’s birthday on November 14th with a right Royal Tea Party attended by a very special guest.
As His Majesty’s representative within the county, it was an absolute pleasure for the home to welcome the Lord-Lieutenant of Rutland, Dr Sarah Furness to join us and witness her plant a tree on our residents’ behalf in recognition of King Charles III birthday.
The chosen tree is a ‘Royal Medlar Apple’ whose fruits, once fermented are rich in potassium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and iron. The home has registered its planting as part of The Queen's Green Canopy with the location open to visitors.
Patisserie Chef Claudia Sleight and the homes’ hospitality team whipped up a tasty selection of freshly-made finger sandwiches, walnut and cherry scones, pastries and cakes for the occasion, all washed down with pots of tea.
Remembrance Wreath Presentation
Yesterday we had the pleasure of welcoming His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Rutland, Dr Sarah Furness to the home to collect a handmade remembrance wreath lovingly created by our residents.
The wreath will be presented by Dr Furness at the service of Remembrance on 11th November in the grounds of Oakham Castle which will mark the day when the guns fell silent, and the armistice was declared.
Dr Sarah Furness meet with resident representatives; Heather and Renira who were honoured to present the homes’ commemorative wreath. Working together with the homes Activities Lead, Nicola Blevins-Twose our residents designed, and created their wreath with felt poppies to show respect for the diversity of those who died in the First World War and the conflicts that followed.
Our circle of ‘Remembrance and Hope’ represents the most famous Red poppy inspired by the fields of poppies that grew where many of the battles were fought.
The Black Poppy commemorating the contributions of black, African and Caribbean communities to the war effort of service people and civilians. The Purple poppy remembers animals that have been victims of war. Animals like horses, dogs and pigeons were often drafted into the war effort and the White poppy that focuses on achieving peace and challenges the way we look at war.
Home manager, Ive Alexander said: “We have many residents and staff with personal ties to the military and many who have experienced conflict either at home or abroad, it is important to us to mark November 11th and remember the contribution of everyone involved in the World Wars and in subsequent conflicts.
It was wonderful to have His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Rutland, Dr Sarah Furness visit the home today to collect our homemade remembrance wreath, having it form part of the many commemorative tributes on display at the forthcoming Rutland community remembrance events is a great honour.
To all those who have fallen, it’s with grateful thanks for your sacrifices ‘We’ the residents and staff of Tixover House Care Home will never forget those who have lost their lives to save others.
Bonfire Night
Remember, remember the 5th of November!
Our residents enjoyed an evening full of colour and storytelling. They loved bending the neon bars to create their own bangles and necklaces and seeing them glow in the dark, creating firework art using chalks and watching a firework display to music on the lounge and cinema TV.
We chatted about the Gunpowder plot as we made a ‘Penny for the Guy’ before settling down to a traditional bonfire supper of warming spiced squash soup, hotdogs and parkin accompanied by mulled cider or hot chocolate with marshmallows.
Upcoming events
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'
Don't Dine Alone
Don't dine alone and exeperience a warm welcome and enjoy being a part of our community at Tixover House.
Senior Citizens Cinema
Join us from 2pm every Sunday for our free 'Senior Citizens Cinema'
Volunteer Opportunities
Would you like to make a real difference enriching the lives of others? Become a volunteer.
Blue Light Break
Calling all Emergency Service Workers. You are warmly welcomed to enjoy our cafe areas and refreshments.
Free Meeting Room
Are you looking for a meeting room. Look no further. Tixover House can accomadate your meeting needs.
