Activities at Claremont Parkway Care Home
Our teams are trained to enrich the lives of residents through stimulating the mind, body and soul, and taking the time to learn about each person to ensure everyone receives support that adds enrichment to their life.
Activities are the cornerstone of a wholesome home experience, and our Activities Coordinators are always putting their creative minds to the test by organising new and exciting social events for residents to partake in. Of course, we take into account the likes and dislikes of those we support, so if someone doesn’t feel like trying something new, there will always be something on offer to reflect their personal interests. For the people who may just prefer some peace and quiet instead, we also offer one-to-one time that can be enjoyed with a nice cup of coffee or just a simple chat – whatever they desire.
Elain Carey
Hi. My name is Elain and I help to deliver the daily programme of activities and entertainment and celebrations - there is always a birthday to celebrate! I like to see residents making friends and chatting with each other. I have a background in dance, music and acting, and I am also a qualified Zumba instructor, so I love it when we have entertainers in the home. We also have regular visits by therapy pets which residents find very relaxing.
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 Claremont Parkway Care Home
Golden Wedding Celebrations
Please join us in congratulating Melvyn and Barbara on 50 'golden' years of marriage on 26th October 2024.
Melvyn and Barbara Gray got married on this day in 1974; having first met in Warmington in August 1971. On recalling the day he met Barbara, Melvyn said; “It was on a Saturday night and I’ve never looked back.”
The couples’ first house together was in Kettering, before making the move to Barton Seagrave to set up home and raise their family.
They have two daughters, and two darling granddaughters. The family wanted to make the anniversary extra special and decorated the homes’ conservatory with balloons and precious memories of the couples big day, and all they have achieved together over the years.
On their wedding day in Holme, the couple celebrated with a chicken and chip supper, which, after the party the home helped recreated with a romantic candlelit table for two!
The General Manager at Claremont Parkway said: “It’s so wonderful to see two people still very much in love after all these years. We felt very privileged to be a part of the golden couples celebrations and hope everyone had the best of days, making more happy memories together.”
ConneX Launch
The Claremont Parkway team went 'live' with our new customer relationship management system - ConneX.
ConneX is part of a huge digital transformation rollout within Barchester Healthcare and will help us to nurture the communication between our prospective residents, families, healthcare professionals and our local community. Our whole team is very excited for this next chapter!
African Drumming Delights
At Claremont Parkway we love hosting events that we can open up to our relatives, friends and the wider community. Life here is about being part of the local community and enjoying life long hobbies whilst also exploring new experiences.
Last week, in recognition of Black History Month we enjoyed a session from the African Drumming sensation; Liz and Devinder at In2Cultures
The group visited our home with an amazing array of instruments to run an African music and dance class with our residents. We had such fun listening to the rhythm of the drums, chanting and dancing along to the songs.
Thank you both for sharing your knowledge and passion with us.
Happy Birthday 'Phyllis'
Everyone at Claremont wished a Happy Birthday to our lovely resident Phyllis, who certainly enjoyed her special day. Phyllis was very surprised to receive a delicious homemade cake, decorated by our home chefs. Phyllis was presented her cake from team, family members and other residents while singing Happy Birthday. Phyllis was full of happiness and loved the whole occasion.
Excitement at the Emporium
Regular trips to local attractions, areas of natural beauty and other excursions are important parts of our life enrichment program and feature often on our resident-led activity planners.
Last Wednesday we took several residents on a lovely trip to Beckworth Emporium located in Mears Ashby, nestled in the Northamptonshire countryside.
As we wondered the amazing food and gift halls residents; Mary, Penny and Toni had a lovely time browsing all the goods on offer from lush chocolates to unique gifts, not to mention some very unusual vegetables!
The emporium has something for everyone. Our residents took time to relax having a cream tea before finishing the day in the ‘Christmas Wonderland’ where Penny and Karen even found their idle man!
If only money was no object, we all agreed we’d have had a hard time choosing what to buy… if we couldn't buying everything.
Memories Through Flowers
The smell and colour of fresh cut flowers can mean so much to different people, they bring back happy memories and can brighten your day.
This week, residents Mari and Phyllis had the pleasure of making various displays for the homes' dining tables, reception and cafe areas. We would like to thank Joyce's family for their extremely thoughtful donation these beautiful blooms have filled our home with love and sweet aromas.
Upcoming events
Spring Open Day - All Welcome!
Join us on Saturday 5th April, meet the manager, and our residents to be reassuranced your loved one will be surrounded by caring people who value them for who they are.
Celebration of Life Planning Services
Join us on 23rd April to meet local celebrant; Nanette Muttock from Direct Ceremonies as she holds our hand through the process to give you and your family peace of mind.
Don't Dine Alone
There's a warm welcome awaiting you, join us for friendly conversation and laughter over lunch, together we can help combat loneliness.
Spring Newsletter
Here is an update on what been happening at Claremont Parkway care home.
Parent and Baby Play Group
All local parents and their little ones are invited to join us for a morning of fun with our residents on the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 10am - 11.30am.
Community Fish and Chip Club
Don't dine alone we're welcoming older people to join our residents on any Friday of each month from 12.30pm for some friendly conversation and a delicious meal.
