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
Skittles Fun!!
Wonderful game of skittles between the residents today. Got very competitive but lots of laughter and fun had by all.
Military Vehicle Visit
Residents and guests at Ashfields Care Home in Rackheath, Norwich enjoyed a visit that took place at the home of Norfolk Military Vehicle. Norwich Military Vehicle Group kindly brought along 3 stunning vintage cars for the residents to have a look at. One of which has just been finished and took its first outing on the road to Ashfields.
Trevor “Budgie” Walton live entertainment.
A morning full of singing and dancing!
This morning we were joined by the wonderful Trevor “Budgie” Walton for some live entertainment.
Trevor is a resident favourite here at Ashfields always engaging with them, getting them up and dancing and having fun.
Bowls Club
We held our very first monthly bowls club, this will be held on the first Friday of every month. Everyone welcome.
Burts Amazing Creatures!!
Ashfields love a visit from Bert's Amazing Creatures and today was no different. From rats to snakes, guinea pigs and bearded dragons the residents had a wonderful time with the animals
They were fascinated to hear the care they need, what food they eat and the different animals habitats.
Quiz Night
What a success!
Fabulous turn out for our quiz and chip night! We had a full room with residents, staff and the community taking part.
We had a gorgeous hamper for the winning table and a wooden spoon for table who placed last.
Upcoming events
Countdown to Christmas
Take a look at all of the wonderful festive events and activities throughout December. Please feel free to join our celebrations. Contacts us for more information.
