Activities at Brookfield Care Home

Residents at Brookfield came together to enjoy a creative morning. Raymond, resident of the home, has begun to share his knowledge and love of art by bringing everyone together to a creative class.

Raymond has always been passionate about art and the different art methods that exist. He has drawn some wonderful landscapes and buildings from all over Europe, on a trip down the River Rheine, where his sketch pad slipped and fell in to the water with over 30 drawings in it. Luckily, Ray bought a new one.

The class is particularly popular and everyone thoroughly enjoys a get together with a cuppa and a slice of delicious cake. Raymond assists all members and focus on their own drawing interests.

The home will plan an art exhibition for family, friends and neighbours.

Residents and guests at Brookfield enjoyed an afternoon of swing with popular vocalist, Deborah. Residents joined in with the singing, and clapped along as the Deborah performed her finale song Summertime, a hit for legendary artist Billie Halliday.
General Manager, Sarah Nolan said, “Our residents and guests had a wonderful day singing along with the wonderful performers. We do our best to provide a wide range of activities and entertainment at Brookfield as part of the lifestyle enrichment programme for residents, and this was one of our favourites!” 

One resident said “I haven’t heard some of these songs in many years. The classics never go out of style!”

Residents and guests at enjoyed an afternoon of songs, as popular entertainer, Richard Millington performed a selection of classic hits including “You are my sunshine” and “Don’t sit under the apple tree”. Residents joined in with the singing as the sounds of the keyboard echoed around the home, Residents clapped along as the band performed their finale song ‘White Cliffs of Dover’. The hospitality team at the home also provided a spread of sweet and savoury treats for guests to enjoy during the show.

Richard is a firm favourite with residents and performs a medley of hits from Tom Jones, Neil Diamond and the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Elvis during his monthly visits to the home.  Brookfield welcome members of the community to join them on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 2.00 pm.

General Manager, Sarah Nolan said, “Our residents and guests had a wonderful afternoon singing along with the wonderful performers like Richard. We do our best to provide a wide range of activities and entertainment  is part of the lifestyle enrichment programme for residents, and this was one of our favourites!” One resident said “I haven’t heard some of these songs in many years. The classics never go out of style!”

With the first signs of Spring approaching residents at Brookfield House embraced a seasonal activity in the form of flower arranging as their welcomed local lady, Olwyn Brown who is Secretary at High Leigh W.I  in to host the colourful afternoon of flower arrangement. Olwyn brought in yellow chrysanthemums, peachy carnations and greenery from the homes extensive gardens.

Many of our residents used to flower arrange when they were younger and they really enjoyed making the arrangements, which were placed around the home for everyone to enjoy and see. Olwyn will be visiting the home on a monthly basis and will be joining leading the next visit -  Friday 7th February - when arrangements with a Valentines theme. The home welcome members from the local community to join them.

Everyone enjoyed assorting the flowers to create beautiful arrangements in various vases, while having a catch-up over a cup of tea.

Staff at Brookfield swapped their uniforms for costumes on National Elf Day in an effort to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Society. Launched by the Alzheimer’s Society in and delivered direct from the North Pole, Elf Day was created to sprinkle some festive cheer on fundraising towards the cure for dementia. From stripy socks to head-to-toe elf outfits, anything goes – there’s snow better way to raise money to help beat dementia!

On the day, residents, staff and guests were able to enjoy elf-themed games including elf-bingo paired with a festive-themed afternoon refreshments as the team at the home don their elfish apparel.

Sarah Nolan, General Manager said: “It is always a very festive day and the staff always like to make our Residents laugh with their costumes. What a wonderful way to raise money for charity!”

Residents of Brookfield have recently visited local playgroup, Warrington Day Nursery to enjoy a morning of arts & crafts, music, games and activities with the children.

General Manager, Sarah Nolan said “We were invited to the nursery and our residents at the home had a lot of fun on the day, and loved meeting the young children and we have extended an invite to return the visit and come along to see us over the festive period. If anyone ever wants to stop in for a lovely afternoon with your young ones, or just for a cuppa and a break, we’d love to have you join us as our residents love the social interaction it brings as great grandparents themselves.”