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
Ladies and Gents Social Event
At Bloomfield, we hold regular Ladies and Gents Social afternoon events. This month the gents had pizzas which they made in the morning followed by nibbles wine and whisky. Peter said he enjoyed the afternoon, especially eating the pizza they had made in the morning. The drinks were enjoyed by everyone too. We have quizzes and a singalong. Alfie, Terry, Carl and Peter said that they look forward to these events and can't wait for the next one.
The ladies also enjoyed a social afternoon with cupcakes, wine and mocktails. These were followed by a pamper session, manicure and hand massage. To end the afternoon, we had a sing song. Betty said it was nice to get together, and they all looked forward to the next one.
Dance Exercise and Wellbeing
Our residents at Bloomfield have been really enjoying gentle exercise and wellbeing. Lauren visits regularly and brings a different theme to the home with a lot of dancing for our residents to do from the comfort of an armchair.
Eileen and Betty said that they enjoy visits from Lauren and look forward to the different outfits she wears. Lauren also themes the exercise equipment with lots of colours and noises.
Trips out!
Here at Bloomfield we enjoy going out and like to visit many places in and around the area. We visited The White Horse in Wiltshire Carl Michael and Rosie all enjoyed the drive to and up to the top of the hills. Carl could tell us stories about how the white horse was put on the side of the hill.
Michael said that he hadn’t visited it before and what a lovely view it was from the top. Rosie chose to come along for the trip as she hadn’t been there in a long time. Everyone enjoyed the drive out and looks forward to visiting in the summer for a picnic.
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.
