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
Early Autumn Fall Arts & Crafts
As the wind blow through the Claremont Parkway gardens our activities team were out collecting leaves of different shapes and sizes to use within this week’s arts and crafts session.
Whilst listening to Il Divo our residents used PVA glue and fine sand to create beautiful leaf silhouettes. They spoke about the various types of tree and brushes they thought the leaves had come from, and the ones they remember from younger days walking through local parks.
Magic and Mischief!
Hosting events for friends and family members to join us is an essential part of our activities program and we are always looking for new ideas to bring the wider community into our home.
On Monday we were entertained by the marvellous magician Steve Dimmer who was full of mischief and magical tricks that had us all fully engaged. Our residents and guests enjoyed an afternoon full of laughter, it was lovely to see the great grandchildren of our resident Ambassador Mary; Amelie and Charlie completely spellbound by Steve's wizardry!
'Pass the Pig'
Our residents love trying something new and this inflatable 'Pass The Pig' game certainly had the room full of laughter as each pigs flew across the room!
Crafting a Flower Collage
Monday's Arts & Crafts saw our residents create a beautiful flower collage. They enjoyed selecting the images and placing them to make up the finished artwork. Working together on such a project gave them time to reminisce about the gardens they used to have, and what type of flowers are their favourites. Art can help improve well-being, confidence and self-esteem.
Happy Birthday 'Vera'
Please join us in saying a very 'Happy 98th Birthday' to vivacious resident 'Vera' we hope you've had the happiest of birthday's lovely lady.
Yorkshire Day
'Eeh bah gum' it were a fine day as our residents enjoyed all things Yorkshire on 1st August in celebration of Yorkshire Day.
We started with a rendition of Ilkley Moor Bar Tat and Karen told us a host of facts about Yorkshire as we sampled Parkin Cake with a fresh 'brew' of Yorkshire Tea in the garden. Chef and the homes hospitality team topped the day by serving a roast lunch with traditional Yorkshire pudding and lashings of gravy!
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.
