Activities at Ashfields Care Home
At Ashfields, we strive to make our care and services as person-centred as we possibly can, and this includes our provision of activities. We will give prospective residents a 'Getting to Know Me' booklet to fill out with their loved ones before their arrival, which includes a little life history and a tick sheet for a vast amount of activities. This enables us to offer bespoke activities and helps us to learn valuable information about residents and what might stimulate them in conversations and trips.
Our specialist activities and lifestyle staff make sure there are always meaningful activities to take part in, such as gardening, baking and trips out to various locations nearby, including local cathedrals, cafés, garden centres and much more.
Residents are encouraged to take part and we try to get every person out at least once a month to places they might be interested in visiting, but it is always their choice, ultimately. We believe that having choice is very integral in helping residents feel that they still have control of their lives.
Activities are provided by everyone in our home, from Carers and specialised activities staff, right through to the admin team.
We are a registered member of the National Activity Providers Association (NAPA), which means that we are always working to make the quality of life of all residents as high as possible by offering person-centred activities that aim to stimulate both mentally and physically.
Xen Greenwood
My name is Xen and I am lucky enough to be the Activities Coordinator here at Ashfields.
I have experience working in care homes in Activities and leisure and lifestyle roles. In my own time I love to go antique shopping and making crafts.
I love being part of the Ashfields team and supporting our residents to live their best lives with fun, interesting, and varied activities available every week. I always feel its important for the residents to have the opportunity to explore new interests as well as keeping up with previous interests and hobbies.
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 Ashfields Care Home
100th Birthday Celebrations
Celebrations have been in full swing at Ashfields Care Home, as one of our residents reached her centenary in style.
She was joined by staff, and other residents as she received a telegram from the Queen in recognition of her landmark birthday. A champagne reception was held at the home and guests enjoyed a special birthday cake made by the home’s chef.
VFL Awards for Excellence
Congratulations to our Second Chef - Thomas Waters on becoming a finalist in the VFL awards for excellence in Vegetarian Care Catering 2021.
Tom became a finalist in 'Most Innovative Veggie Dish' category, after creating something original that could be recommended to care caterers around the UK. Tom’s most innovative dish was chickpea ‘tuna’.
Christmas Lights
Staff and residents took a mini bus trip out in the evening to see the beautiful sparkle of Christmas lights. During the ride we sang along to Christmas songs, and shared Christmas memories.
The residents had never seen anything like this before, the bus was full of festive cheer.
We endeavoured to give each of our residents something that they could really be excited about in the run up to Christmas and have had lots of treats for the people who live here and their guests.
We are pleased that we could hold something like this for our home and it is clear that everyone has really enjoyed it.
Cuddly Cavies
Therapeutic Guinea pig petting session was held at Ashfields care home to encourage fine motor skills, prompt memories, encourage vocalisation and provide a sensory experience for all.
Residents had a visit from these cute cavies in both the lounge and comfort of their bedrooms.
It was such a beautiful morning promoting a sense of relaxation.
The Cuddly Cavies are a brilliant therapeutic experience and we look forward to their visits.
Remembrance Day
On the eleventh day of the eleventh month on the eleventh hour Ashfields care home joined the rest of the United kingdom in holding a two minutes silence to remember those who fought and those who lost their lives at war.
The lead up to Remembrance day Ashfields held a variety of activities to support remembrance day.
Residents created their own memorial with handmade poppy wreaths and bunting, whilst having a discussion on the sacrifices our armed forces made during their time at war.
We were taken on a journey of remembrance with music and historical clips guaranteed to honour our fallen heroes.
Community Pumpkins
For the last day of school term, Ashfields donated pumpkins to a class of children in Rackheath Primary School.
The aim of this is to encourage the children to join in with Halloween celebrations within the community.
We hope to see lots of pumpkins designed creatively when we are out on our village walks.
Upcoming events
Dementia Café
Please come and join us for our monthly Dementia Cafe. Open door for everyone.
Professional Networking Event
We are delighted to be launching our first networking event at Ashfields. Everyone welcome.
