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.
Caroline Geddes
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
Cornish Seal Sanctuary
A big thank you to the Cornish Seal Sanctuary for the fantastic live virtual event today!
Residents across our services loved seeing the seals up close and learning about the incredible work the sanctuary does to protect them and other wildlife in Cornwall as well.
Everyone truly enjoyed the experience.
Music and friendship
What a wonderful afternoon with Steve Carmel entertaining our Main Lounge. Thank you to our staff members and their dancing! Look at what great friendships we have in our home, it truly is beautiful to behold! There was lots of dancing with staff members and residents and between residents, singing, 'belly-laughing', interacting and reminiscing of happy past times.
Knit n natter
Our monthly knitting club was in full-swing this morning, this club has really taken off and is a regular feature in our home. It is the second Wednesday of every month at 10:30am, so if you would like to pop in and join us please do; to lead the class, to take part, to observe or just for a cuppa and a chat. We have been kindly donated wool and needles, but happily welcome any further supplies you may have tucked away no longer being used. We had coffee, tea and biscuits and lots of lovely conversations among those with this shared interest.
Hot choccies at Normanton Cafe overlooking the beauty of Rutland Water
Residents enjoyed going out as a group of friends in our mini bus to Normanton Cafe at Rutland Water.
We had a beautiful morning overlooking this exceptional view at Waterside Cafe, Normanton.
We were very well looked after and enjoyed conversation over hot drinks and cakes.
The hot chocs with marshmallows and whipped cream was a big hit!
Residents thoroughly enjoy trips out in our mini bus, if you have any suggestions for our upcoming outings, please speak with Activities.
Home planning Memory Walk
To mark Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and raise vital funds for Alzheimer’s research, Tixover House are inviting the local community to join them for a Memory Walk on Thursday 19th September at 2:00pm, everyone is welcome to come along, join in and show their support.
The Memory Walk will take place in the grounds of Tixover House, looping back to allow the walk to be shortened to suit all abilities. Residents, their relatives and staff are all looking forward to stepping out in aid of a charity that is very close to all their hearts. After the walk, everyone is invited for refreshments prepared by head chef Tony Sleight and the hospitality team at Tixover House.
Summer bash brings community together
Residents and staff at Tixover House buzzed with excitement as the local community turned out for its summer fete held in the home’s grounds.
A host of activities were on offer throughout the day and guests enjoyed a BBQ and refreshments especially prepared by the home’s Head Chef and had the chance to meet the team and take a tour of the home. Visitors to the home were able to browse a variety of local stalls and enjoy entertainment for all ages from fun and games for the whole family and live music.
Upcoming events
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
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
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
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'
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.
