Activities at Crabwall Hall Care Home
Activities are an integral part of life at our care home. We want to ensure that the people we support have as much fun as possible during their time with us, so it’s important that our activities programme is created with the interests of residents in mind. Our skilled Activities Coordinators bring a certain uniqueness to the home that can’t be found anywhere else, and which is reflected in the activities they organise.
Jacqui Cameron
We all know that keeping active is important. We have created a wonderful culture within the home and we work together to give residents the best possible experience. We are here to ensure that residents enjoy an environment that is both stimulating and socially active. We ensure the team knows each residents' preferences, so that we can deliver a person-centered program of events and activities. Essential to our homely feel is the strong relationships of trust we build with residents and their families and friends. The home also has its very own minibus for our numerous outings for coffee and shopping, which residents love.
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
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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 Crabwall Hall Care Home
When I'm cleaning windows!
Residents at Crabwall Hall enjoyed a funny musical performance from Northeast Producers. The performance was based on the songs of George Formby. As residents got comfortable in the dining room , that was re arranged to look like a theatre, the hour long performance started with jokes and songs thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. They sang songs such as “Daisy Daisy”, “Leaning on the Lamp post” and the classic “When I’m cleaning Windows” many residents sang along too, it was a great afternoon.
The history of wine
We had a lovely time joining Hospitality Manager, Christophe Noel and special guests Lee Isaacs DipWSET and Nick Parker from Unity Wines and Spirits – as they introduced us to wine tasting techniques, the history of wine and wine making, as well as consumer attitudes.
Our residents had the opportunity to try a variety of wines from sparkling and white to rose and red, alongside a selection of delicious treats.
It was a wonderful experience, enjoyed by all.
The Proms with English National Ballet
We celebrated Last Night of the Proms virtually with members of English National Ballet’s Philharmonic Orchestra, led by Music Director Gavin Sutherland.
We listened and danced along as members of the orchestra took us on a magical, musical journey. English National Ballet Philharmonic is made up of many of the country’s top musicians, and boasts considerable experience in all forms of music-making. With insights and anecdotes into what it takes to conduct an orchestra for a world-class ballet company, this special concert got our feet tapping, arms waving and hearts singing!
It was a wonderful experience, enjoyed by all.
V&A virtual exhibition
We had a lovely time joining Becca Clark and James Wylie – members of V&A Dundee’s exhibitions team – as they took us on a virtual tour of the museum’s incredible Scottish Design Galleries.
We were introduced to the wide range of unique objects at the galleries from architecture and engineering, jewellery and textiles to theatre and their fascinating stories.
And we were able to learn more about the importance of all objects in telling the rich and varied history of Scottish design.
It was a lovely talk, enjoyed by all.
Double celebrations at Crabwall
The Head Housekeeper at Crabwall Hall in Chester celebrated her 60th Birthday with staff and residents after working at the home for 27 years.
Kath Bebbington now Head Housekeeper, started at Crabwall Hall in 1994 and has worked with residents and their relatives to ensure that their needs have been met over the years.
Kirsty Jones, General Manager of Crabwall Hall said: “We’re delighted to be celebrating 27 years of loyal service with Kath as well as her special 60th Birthday. She has demonstrated her dedication and loyalty to this home and its residents year after year. I speak for all of us here at Crabwall Hall when I say that I’m looking forward to many more years of working with Kath and many happy returns for her 60th birthday!”
Going for gold!
Residents and staff at Crabwall Hall care home, in Chester laced up their trainers and warmed-up for their annual sports day.
Staff took to their marks in the sack, skipping and three-legged races as residents cheered on. Residents had a go at frisbie throwing, hook-a-duck, slipper soccer, hoopla and hula hoop. The events ended with a staff tug of war. The two teams Crabwall Chaos and Crabwall Crusaders battled it out to be crowned sporting champions by Head of Activities, Carolyn Minchew before being treated to a winner’s BBQ of hot dogs, burgers, chips, salad, soft drinks, wine, sherry and Pimms
General Manager Kirsty Jones said: “We always encourage our residents to keep active. With summer on the way we had a great opportunity to move our activities outside to make the most of the weather. Our residents really enjoyed today and it was lovely to see so many of them getting involved. It reminded all of us of when we were kids at school! Well done to residents and staff in team Crabwall Crusaders on their win”
Jean Dennett, a resident at Crabwall Hall, said “As a child I used to always win one race during our school Sports Day and I’m glad I can still take part!”
