Activities at Bloomfield Care Centre
We host a wide range of activities and events here for residents to stimulate them both physically and mentally. Relatives can often be found taking part; for example, they will some times join us on minibus trips and to enjoy entertainers and musical events. There is regular involvement from the local community, with ministers holding services for us weekly, visits from our PAT dog, and a good volunteer network. Additionally, we have recently opened a Dementia Café, which is held on the fourth Tuesday of every month. Activities are an essential part of residents' lives, so we strive to keep them active with a focus on what they can achieve and that life here is fun.
Cathy Jallow
Hello, My name is Cathy and I am the Activities Coordinator at Bloomfield care centre.
I joined the team here at Bloomfield in August 2017 as carer and have since moved into Activities.
The Activities role is varied and one which allows me to plan amazing activities for our residents to ensure their days are filled with lots of fun, laughter and social interaction.
I am always looking for new activity ideas as well as new places to visit, so please give me a call to discuss our life enrichment programme further.
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 Bloomfield Care Centre
Visit from Willow
Willow the puppy came to visit Bloomfield and was made very welcome. She sat by John waiting for a fuss, and John enjoyed rubbing her head.
Eileen enjoyed Willow's visit. She said that she could remember when she kept Shelties, and it was lovely to see her.
Carl and Jill both had cuddles with Willow. She brought great happiness to the home, and we look forward to her next visit.
Helena Music and Dance
Helena visits our home regularly. She brings lovely, colourful music and dance to our residents, singing songs from 60’s and 70’s and sing-a-long classics.
Eileen said she enjoys Helena visiting and singing and dancing to her favourite songs she used to sing at home.
Dora said that she really enjoyed the dancing. Barbara and Vera also enjoyed the afternoon of song and lots of laughter.
Fitness and Wellbeing
Here at Bloomfield, we like to encourage fitness and wellbeing for all our residents.
We have regular fitness classes, including pedal cycling, which Ruth and Carl enjoyed.
Carl said that it was nice cycling indoors in the warm. Dorothy said that it was fun and would try it again. Dora and Eileen loved tennis and bouncing the balloons around.
Eileen said it was like a party with her favourite music playing in the background.
Christmas Garden Centre Trip
During the weeks before Christmas, visits to the garden centre in our mini bus are very much enjoyed by everyone.
Virginia said how lovely everything was and loved looking at the Winter plants, especially the ones she used to grow.
Ruth said how nicely decorated it was and very festive. Carl, Joan and Colin all looked at all the decorations, giving us all ideas on decorations for Bloomfield.
These trips out are always followed by a visit to the coffee shop for hot drinks and cake.
Hand Massage Therapy
The ladies from The Pig Hotel donated their time and expertise delivering a free hand massage and relaxation session in or home.
This was a very relaxing afternoon for everyone. Jane had soft lights lit and magical music playing while she carried out the treatments.
She also said how wonderful the afternoon was and would love for the ladies to visit again soon. Rosie had a hand massage followed by a head massage and she commented on how soothing it was. Elaine said it was something she had before and looks forward to having again soon!
Luke the Barber
Our gents here at Bloomfield Care Centre enjoy a visit from Luke a local barber who visits the home monthly to pamper our gents with a haircut, shaves with warm towels and beard trims.
Terry enjoys this and chats with Luke about sport especially snooker.
Ted said he always feels refreshed after a warm towel shave and both Peter and Keith said that the gents pamper session is something that they both enjoy and look forward to Luke’s visits.
