Activities at Claremont Parkway Care Home

Thursday afternoon we welcomed back Helen from Integr8archery who with her expert guidance tested our residents aims and coordination, laughter and cheers filled the air as arrows thudded into the target boards.

The activity not only encouraged physical movement and focus but boosted confidence and camaraderie among the residents and by the end of the session everyone had got more and more competitive and all agreed what a fun afternoon they had and are looking forward to Helen returning again soon when we can hopefully take the fun out into the sun.

Residents enjoyed some quiet relaxing time looking for birds that may fly into the grounds at Claremont. 

One resident who has her own pair of binoculars was on look out spotting those birds that could be hiding in the trees that surround the grounds and explained to us all that there may not be many as some would have migrated to warmer climates.

After quite a wait, and hearing the birds calling in the distance, a robin finally flew down and went for a bath in the bird bath which for the residents looking was an absolute delight. 

The residents also saw a couple of pigeons that was agreed by all that one had found plenty to eat. This activity brought discussions about their love of birds and how relaxing it had been looking to see how many birds visit the garden.

On Tuesday evening we had the pleasure of welcoming the 17th St Andrews Cub Group and their leaders  for a social and reminiscing evening. Some of the Cubs had brought along items from home to show the residents and our residents had a selection of things to show the Cubs from their earlier years.

One leader in particular was of great interest to the residents and that was Daniel who is a Kings Scout and has been lucky enough to meet the King twice, and both Prince William and Edward, he has also been a guard of honour at the Cenotaph.
However during the evening visit with our residents he was lucky enough to get to chat to our newly appointed Resident Ambassador Alice.

Both the Cubs and our residents had a very enjoyable evening and we look forward to welcoming them again soon

Friday Activities Coordinator Karen was surprised by our General Manager Jo Mosses with flowers, chocolates, pamper set and certificate in recognition of her work.

Her compassion, creativity, and dedication bring joy, purpose, and connection to every resident’s day. She has a special gift for turning everyday moments into meaningful memories, and the impact she makes is truly priceless. 

As part of our Health & Wellbeing initiatives throughout January, we had the great pleasure of inviting the team from local hearing specialists at Evans Hearing & Healthcare Centre into Claremont Parkway for their first of many 2026 ‘Ear Health Workshops’. 

The care the team took to explain to our residents wishing to have their hearing tested was exemplary. Teresa Evans who, as a qualified nurse, is able to perform wax removal for clients as well as also being a fully qualified Hearing Aid Audiologist gave our residents a full explanation of what she could see when looking into each ear. Going onto perform ear wax removal if required.

The event was a great success with several residents receiving full wax removal, booking more intensive ‘in-home’ hearing tests and having current hearing aid problems solved.

Thank you to everyone who attended and to the Evans Hearing & Healthcare Centre team whose professionalism, understanding and care made this possible. We look forward to hosting the event again in late Spring.

A toe tapping afternoon with Spencer Jordan.

On Monday at Claremont we enjoyed a sensational afternoon with Spencer Jordan as he he entertained us with songs from Buddy Holly, Elvis, Bill Haley and many more of the all time greats!

We all had a fantastic afternoon singing and moving to the music.

Friday at Claremont the residents enjoyed a fun and relaxing gentle seated exercise session with instructor Tom from G-fitness, who guided everyone through a series of easy movements designed to improve flexibility, strength, and circulation.

With plenty of smiles, Tom made sure everyone felt comfortable and supported throughout.

These gentle exercises are a great way to keep joints moving, boost mood, and enhance overall wellbeing, all while enjoying a bit of light hearted fun together. 

Did you know we organise regular meetings with residents and their relatives to keep everyone updated and make sure their views and preferences are heard? 

The first meeting of 2026 was well attended and very productive; full of positivity and fresh ideas for the year ahead. Lead by manager Joanna, supported by all heads of department we took the opportunity to welcome Alice as our new Resident Ambassador.
Our hospitality team laid on a little winter warmer tipple and cheese to finish the social gathering in style, which went down very well!

We can’t wait to see you in our next meeting on 24th February from 2.30pm – Family & Friends welcome.

Did you know it is recommended that you should review your will to provide peace of mind and security for the future and your loved ones. 

At Claremont Parkway we understand how difficult the conversations around having a will and Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) in place can be, which is why we have teamed up with the experts at Dorset and Wight to give guidance on the importance of these legal documents.

Dorset & Wight is a family firm of professional Will writers. They specialise in all aspects of Wills, Lasting Power of Attorney's, Property Protection Trusts, Asset Allocation Trusts, Estate and Inheritance Tax planning and Probate services for the private client.

Earlier this week Director; Lee Skilton at Dorset and Wight joined us to answer all the important questions; it was a great opportunity for our residents, staff and the local community to review the legacy arrangements they have in place at present, to ensure their actual wishes are respected.

Residents enjoyed a relaxed and sociable evening filled with laughter and fond memories.

As we sampled the biscuits and sipped the Baileys we spent time discussing childhood toys and favourite radio stars, sharing stories about the presenters and programmes they used to watch and listen to.

Remembering familiar faces and names sparked lively conversation and gentle nostalgia, creating a warm atmosphere where everyone felt comfortable, engaged and happy to share their thoughts and views on times gone by.

Residents at Claremont had an unusual visitor on Sunday afternoon, welcoming wrestler "Unstoppable Steve Pym" to give a talk on what it takes to be a wrestler. 

Wrestler name "Unstoppable Steve Pym” wrestles for the IWU - Independent Wrestling Universe and he is the reigning next generation champion. Steve has been wrestling since he was very young and is now one of the trainers for the group, which meet every Tuesday at Kettering Buccleuch Academy sports hall in Kettering. Where they also hold shows throughout the year.

Residents enjoyed learning about wrestling and the in's and out's of it all, how much was actually theatrical, which Steve did explain there was an element of theatrics to it, however fitness was important and also learning how to fall properly on to the floor of the ring which in some cases can be quite hard!

Steve also brought along his winning belt, which residents had the chance to hold and finding it quite a great deal heavier than it looked. The weight of the belt was guessed by the residents and they were all surprised to know that it weighed just over 6lbs.
They residents certainly also reminisced about watching the wrestlers on television in years gone by and remembering the names "Big Daddy", "Giant Haystacks", "Hulk Hogan" and "The Rock".

Refreshment's afterwards was ofcourse a glass of Pimm's!

The residents certainly enjoyed finding out more about the wrestling world, and would like to express their thanks to the "Unstoppable Steve Pym" for taking time out to come in to give a talk to them.
 

At the beginning of February we celebrated the Birthday of Bill who was delighted to have a rendition of Happy Birthday sang to him and was even more delighted to be presented with a cake to mark the occasion and to also share with his fellow residents.

At Claremont we celebrate birthdays not just as a mark of ageing another year but as a celebration of life, achievements and personal growth. It's a time for reflection, gratitude, and looking forward to future possibilities. Birthdays provide a special opportunity for us to help residents to gather with loved ones and create lasting memories.

Today we had the pleasure of welcoming PC Jo Barlow, Fraud Protect and Prevent Officer, and David Reed, Cyber Dependent Protect and Prevent Officer from Northamptonshire Police into our home to provided our residents and staff with invaluable advice and information on how to identify and deter scam artists and fraudsters.

We learnt how to identify ‘Cyber Crimes’ that try to access our personal information via emails, phone calls, text messages, social media and websites to ‘Scam Visits’ when individuals pretend to be official bodies over the phone such as your bank and even the police!

During their informative chat, PC Jo Barlow met with one of our residents who started her career as a serving police officer before having her daughter and moving onto become a teacher of mathematics. It was wonderful to hear her recall her role in the service and enormous pride in the fact that one of her grandsons has also join the force.

Many of our residents use mobile phones and iPads to stay connected to their family and friends, and to make online purchases. The Northamptonshire Police team provided us all with key ways to spot potential fraud and scams which are one click away from stealing our personal data. 

The team shared the following important numbers for us all to take a note of: 
- Suspected fraud can be reported to Action Fraud: 0300 123 2040
- If you think any of your bank details have been capture notify your bank immediately on 159
- Suspect text messages should be forwarded to 7726

We've asked the team to join us again. Please look out for the next event poster, we cannot recommend the session highly enough. Its FREE and invaluable advice that helps protect us all from online theft.

Our home was filled with joy and big hugs on Wednesday as we celebrated International Hug Day with our residents, colleagues and families.

Home Manager; Joanna took time to offer hugs to everyone bringing so much happiness. Hugs can have health benefits, including reducing fear, stress, and pain. We hug others when we’re excited, happy, sad, or trying to comfort. 

Hugging, it seems, is universally comforting. It makes us feel good. And it turns out that hugging is proven to make us healthier and happier. We personally think hugs aren’t just for today, they’re for every day!

At the end of 2025 we celebrated the last birthday of the year, a 90th birthday celebration for a lovely resident who had many of her family around to help celebrate with her on this very special occasion.

The wonderful photos below captured our residents surprise moments of receiving a delicious cake made by the homes head chef.