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
Celebrating Tixover Hospitality
Each year on October 20th, we celebrate International Chefs Day. At Barchester Healthcare our chefs ensure every meal is made from the finest ingredients, they create menus to reflect seasonal produce that are not only delicious, but can be adapted to personal likes, dislikes and the dietary requirements of our residents.
Home Manager, Ive said, “We are extremely proud of the nutritious and varied meals and snacks the Hospitality team here at Tixover House provide. It’s been wonderful to take time to say, ‘thank you’ to Head Chef; Anthony Sleight and Cheryl Spooner; Kitchen Assistant on behalf of the whole team for all they do to provide our residents with a balanced selection of hot and cold meals - three times a day.”
Personal Card Making
Card making can be creative and fun. Our ladies enjoyed choosing each sticker and placing them with precision before deciding what personal message to add.
These types of activities help tremendously with hand to eye coordination, reminiscence and continued wellbeing, giving our ladies a sense of achievement in the final card creation.
It’s been wonderful to see them place so much care and love into each card.
Quality Improvement Rising Stars!
The team at Tixover House team are shouting it from the roof top! What an achievement on receiving 96% on their most recent Barchester Quality Improvement Review.
Harvest Festival Display
Beautiful and artistic Beryl used her talents to complete the homes' Harvest Festival display. Adding the final touches with hand painted salt-dough pumpkin face creations.
We all think it looks amazing... good enough to eat!
Making and Baking Bread
We started off this autum morning making our own bread rolls!
Heather said “I can’t believe how much i like making bread. Bakers must have very large and strong hands to do this! What a wonderful thing to do”.
Some of our favourite things
Our residents are looking forward to another fun filled Wednesday with the students of Oundle School later this week.
Last Wednesday, following a relaxing start to the day watching one of our favourite films in the Silver Screen lounge 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' with tea and biscuits, the young gentlemen invited us all to and afternoon at 'Games Club'.
With scrabble, jigsaws and chats all generations thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
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.
