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
Tixover Celebrates 75 years of the NHS
Tixover House celebrated a special anniversary of the NHS as they celebrated their 75th anniversary.
Residents, their relatives and colleagues all got involved with the spirit of this monumental anniversary as our colleagues visited our local NHS heroes at the Stamford and Rutland General Hospital, whilst back at the home we welcomed entertainer David Cox for a themed afternoon of musical entertainment.
Celebrating Pride Month
This June, staff and residents at the Tixover have been creating decorations, festooning their home with rainbows and enjoying the colourful celebrations from around the world.
Lots of the festivities from different parts of the UK and from around the world are available to watch online and residents have had a fantastic time experiencing the different parades and carnivals on offer.
102nd Birthday Celebrations
Celebrations have been in full swing at Tixover House, as one of its residents reaches her 102nd year in style.
Beryl was joined by staff, relatives, friends and other residents as she celebrated her very special day. A champagne reception was held at the home and guests enjoyed a special birthday cake made by Anthony the home’s chef as beryl and her friends enjoyed a wonderful performance by Rebecca Barnes on her harp.
The birthday girl said: “the secret to a good long life is having a sense of humour and a glass of gin!”
Bucks Fizz and Sunshine
Residents, friends and family have had a lovely afternoon in our beautiful gardens.
Our residents enjoyed a refreshing glass of Buck’s Fizz whilst reminiscing and laughing together about summers gone by.
It was a wonderful day with lots of sunshine and smiles all round!
Tixover Welcomes Stamford Chess Club
Battle lines were drawn at the Tixover House Care Home in Ketton where super-competitive residents were keen to get involved in an evening of Chess themed fun.
Staff and residents at the Tixover House Care Home decided to warmly invite the local chess club from Stamford for an evening of chess and refreshments. Both staff and residents enjoy a game of Chess and they love to plan their next moves. It is such a skilful game, it is as interesting to watch as it is to play.
Caroline and Nicola the Activities Co-ordinator’s at the home commented: “Lots of our residents love to play Chess, we regularly have a game on the go and some games last for hours. Not generally the ones where I am involved, I am nowhere near as talented as the residents!”
Come fly with me!
Staff and residents at Barchester’s Tixover House Care Home in Tixover, Rutland were treated to an hour in the company of Community Engagement Manager, Rhiannon Watkinson, from the RAF Museum in Hendon, London. Coinciding with the anniversary of the D Day landings on 6th June 1944, residents joined Rhiannon for an interactive talk about historic Hendon exploring its exciting and innovative aviation history. They heard about the first flights from the fields at Hendon, the creation of the London Aerodrome and all about Battle of Britain pilots who flew from RAF Hendon. The talk included fascinating photographic and film material from the Museum’s archive and a chance for residents to share their stories and ask questions.
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.
