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.
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 Bloomfield Care Centre
Celebrating Nurses week.
We made sure our Nurses knew just how much we appreciate them not just now but all the year round. Bloomfield have a fabulous team of nurses that always go over and above for each and every resident in their care.
True Community Spirit.
Staff and residents were lucky enough to be treated to lots of yummy pizzas from their local Dominoes pizza parlour. They know how hard everyone is working right now and wanted to give something back. Everyone in the home was over the moon with the delivery & it brightened up the day.
Easter Celebrations
Staff at Bloomfield recently enjoyed a gift of sweet treats that were donated by a local businessman, Ryan Church of Riverside Cleaning Contractors, who treated staff to a box of eggs.
General Manager, Gabor Benke, delighted staff and residents by dressing as the Easter bunny for the occasion. In these unprecedented times, gestures such as these boost the morale of our dedicated teams. Staff and residents had great fun waving to Gabor as he hopped through the home.
Our residents really enjoyed the Easter period, which included a service provided via email from Rev. Martin Slocombe. It was held in the unit walkways, so we could adhere to social distancing guidelines.
Spring Sunshine
Residents at Bloomfield recently enjoyed the spring time sunshine in the garden. Whilst practicing safe distancing, refreshments were served while Activities Coordinators at the home supported the residents by playing ball games to improve physicality and well-being.
In these unprecedented times, providing a range of engaging physical, mental and spiritual activities for our residents is more important than ever. Our residents really enjoyed the activity and fun was had by all. Our varied life enrichment programme for residents includes ways to stay in contact with relatives digitally, such as through Skype, and we have new ways to keep residents active, whilst ensuring that the group activities are smaller, adhering to social distancing advice.
Arts & Crafts
Arts and Crafts are enjoyed thoroughly at Bloomfield, some of our residents enjoy colour therapy which focusses the mind. Accompanied with a cup of tea and a piece of home baked cake- what could be better!
Trip to Chew Valley lake
Residents and the team enjoyed a minibus trip to Chew Valley lake, the rain had stopped for the afternoon and it was a really enjoyable afternoon. After a walk around the lake a cup of tea and piece of cake was enjoyed in the café!
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.
