Activities at Claremont Parkway Care Home

Today our residents were treated to an afternoon of laughter, music, and amusement as master entertainer David transformed an dull day into an unforgettable spectacular of ventriloquism and magic.

The spellbinding performance saw David's cast of characters spring to life, including a charismatic life-sized furry dog that had residents and guests alike in stitches. The audience was treated to a musical journey through time as his puppet companions sang out classics from ABBA, Elvis, and Roy Orbison!

The magic reached new heights when young visitors joined in the fun, with Melvyn's grandchildren stepping up to assist in a mesmerising trick that left everyone guessing. David's razor-sharp wit and seamless blend of comedy, music, and sleight-of-hand kept the audience captivated from start to finish. 

Thank you David, it was pure theatre – you didn't just perform ventriloquism, you created magic right before our eyes!

Please join us in congratulating Laundry Assistant; Laura Allot on receiving 'Employee of the Month for January 2025'.

Laura has been recognised by our residents family and friends for her continued hard work, and tireless commitment in keeping our residents looking, and feeling their very best; from fresh bedlinen to cosy cardigans!

Home Manager; Katie had the pleasure of presenting Laura with her certificate and gifts saying; "Laura is a key member of the housekeeping team here at Claremont Parkway, she’s conscientious and always delivers a premium service. 

We all hope she enjoys spending the £25 voucher on something special for herself. Keep up the good work and dedication to your Claremont family."

Claremont Parkway was filled with laughter and cheerful chatter this afternoon as some of our residents gathered for an afternoon of friendly competition with a game of Monopoly, the game provided not just entertainment but also a sense of companionship. Playing games like Monopoly is a great way to support mental, emotional, and social well-being.

After the game some residents wished to look at a new game that activity coordinator Karen had brought in called Ouisi (pronounced we see). It consists of photo images on cards and there are a variety of games and uses for the cards: today we just chose to share one card at a time around the group with them telling us what they could see.

Each resident appeared to see something different which led to a variety of discussions and views as to what it was! However, on the reverse of each card is a QR code which can be scanned and this brings up information and facts on what the image really depicts.

The residents that took part thoroughly enjoyed this and even a resident who sat nearby said she enjoyed listening to people’s ideas even though she did not wish to join in and look at photos.
 

This week, Receptionist and Activities Assistant; Tricia launched our new 'Crochet, Knit & Natter' group!

Tricia took time to educate the group about the craft and historical use of bones and bamboo. She introduced us to various techniques, and unusual tools such as the 'Tunisian Hook' - a knitting needle combined with crochet hook and arm knitting that requires no tools just flexible extremities!

Join Our Cosy Knit & Natter Community! 

Whether you're a seasoned knitter, crochet enthusiast, or complete beginner, we'd love to welcome you to our friendly crafting circle. Come along to share stories, learn new skills, and make friends while creating something beautiful! Our residents and their families have already formed a wonderful crafting community, and we're excited to open our doors to more local crafters.

Join us for a cuppa, conversation, and creativity! For more information, please call the homes Activities Team on 01536 484494   

It was incredible to see so many new faces joining our intergenerational family – both our wonderful parents with their little ones and our wonderful residents and staff.

The joy on everyone's faces as they connect through play, share stories, and simply enjoy the relaxation of our home is truly magical. 
Research shows that intergenerational play has amazing benefits for both our youngest and oldest community members, from boosting social skills in children to enhancing wellbeing for our residents.

We're especially proud to provide a warm, welcoming space where parents can meet, chat, and build friendships while their children explore and learn. These connections are what make our community so very special.

Thank you to everyone who joined us this month – you've made our playgroup even more vibrant and special. If you haven't visited us yet, we'd love to welcome you to our next session!

Please see below event poster; local parents and their littles are all welcome on 12th March 2025.

We all love a good birthday celebration at Claremont Parkway and below captures two birthdays that we celebrated yesterday. 

From all of us at Claremont Parkway, Happy Birthday to our lovely residents Vivienne and Robert who enjoyed their special days with family and the team. Both residents were delighted with their homemade cakes, decorated by our talented chefs. With team members singing happy birthday they were presented with their cakes.