Activities at Cherry Trees Care Home
Our activities team are constantly striving to mentally and physically stimulate those we support by organising group and individual social events for anyone and everyone to participate in. There are regular outings in the minibus to nearby places of interest, including the local theatre, as well as visits from Pat dogs, musicians and entertainers. We also host bingo, quiz and knitter natter afternoons that we encourage relatives and the local community to attend. Our Gentleman's Club is also open to non-residents every Thursday afternoon from 2:30pm, join us for a tipple of your choice, we have plenty of snacks and chats. For the ladies, our beauty salon provides; hairdressing and nail pampering, you too can enjoy a drink and some well-deserved 'me' time. Activities are one of the most important aspects of a care home, so it is essential that our team are dedicated to ensuring that residents are entertained, and that life at Cherry Trees is fun and active.
Carly Marshall
Carly joined Cherry Trees in March 2023. Her whole life has been working in the care sector and now as lead activity coordinator, Carly said ‘ I absolutely love my role here. I have a real passion to enrich the lives of our residents and make them as special as they can be. I really love to see the faces of our residents when we make these ideas we have come to life, it’s just a magical and rewarding job and I can honestly say I’ve found my forever home’
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 Cherry Trees Care Home
International Nurses Day
On 12th May, Cherry Trees celebrated 'International Nurses Day' which coincides with the 200th anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth.
General Manager; Debbie took time to meet with them all and present them each with a special 'Thank You' card direct from Chief Executive; Pete Calveley.
The nurses received hampers filled with a selection of wonderful goodies, donated by the community. We wish to thank them all for their continued service and dedication to our home and residents.
Easter Activities and Afternoon Tea
We were so pleased to receive some beautifully hand-crafted Easter cards sent in by the children at Henley in Arden CE Primary School, which were handed out to our residents. They were encouraged to do their own arts and crafts; all displayed on Memory Lane. Many residents enjoyed a cream tea on the terrace with our home manager; Debbie and the Easter bunny (Jo-Anne) delivered wonderful gifts of Easter Eggs and activities packs to all our residents’ rooms to enjoy on Easter Sunday.
Green-Fingered Support
Our volunteer Malcolm (partner of a resident) has kindly offered to help keep the grounds around the front of the home tidy and looking lovely, he enjoys he’s bacon butty and cuppa as a massive ‘thank you’ from us all.
We believe they're good enough for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, and as soon as restrictions are lifted, you're all invited to come and taking a meander through the gardens to see the results of Malcolm’s hard work for yourself.
Ice Cream and Lollies for all
Our activities coordinator; Jo-Anne and Chloe Brookes, a carer on our Memory Lane community created a unique way to treat all our lovely residents to a nostalgia ice cream without leaving home. Everyone likes to hear the ice cream tunes coming through the corridors on those sunny days ready to keep the staff and residents hydrated.
Tailored to invigorate or relax
As part of our weekly activities program, Jo-Anne offers our residents both music and movement for those wishing to get active, and a wonderful sensory session using magical light-shows and soothing musical rhythms helping them to relax.
Positive Words of Kindness
The Cherry Trees staff and residents have been overwhelmed by the many cards, pictures and letters they've received from the local community in Alcester. Their 'Positivity' board is bursting with goodwill messages and thanks. The staff are encouraged by each and every message, and send their love and best wishes back to everyone to stay safe.
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.
