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
Residents enjoy floristry demonstration
Staff and residents at Barchester’s Crabwall Manor care home were treated to an interactive virtual floristry masterclass courtesy of Master Florist, Michal Kowalski, from Blooming Haus.
Blooming Haus started with a small pop-up shop in Chelsea. They have since blossomed spectacularly on to the floristry scene as ‘floral engineers’, carving themselves an outstanding reputation as one of the UK’s most innovative floral design studios. The company is the vision of Master Florist, Michal Kowalski and his business partner, Michael Dariane. The pair bring a completely fresh approach to floristry and their ambition to push the boundaries of traditional floristry has laid the foundations of Blooming Haus’ success to date.
Trips return!
After a very long and tough 18 months, Residents were finally allowed to leave the grounds of the care home for a much longed for change of scenery and trip out in the mini bus we have had, but not used for over 6 months. Restrictions were lifted further in May when residents were allowed to get off the bus and take a walk around Parkgate after their ice cream. Trevor, Jean, Christine, Marion, Sheila, Bruce and Pat have all enjoyed trips out so far. We’ve also had a fish and chip trip out too, with a brief visit to Raby Mere, Eastham Ferry and West Kirby! Trevor and Pat enjoyed a walk around Parkgate Country park too.
Vegetarian for Life demo
To celebrate National Vegetarian Week, staff and residents at Barchester’s Crabwall Hall care home in Chester were treated to an interactive virtual cookery demo courtesy of chef, Alex Connell, from Vegetarian for Life.
Chef Alex whipped up some tasty, healthy vegetarian snacks in a live, interactive cookery demo. Much to residents’ delight, Crabwall Hall’s head chef Ian Preston had prepared the same recipes so that residents could try all the dishes. Residents sampled delicious, light and summery veggie dishes including Borlotti bean and dill pate, Greek fritters with Tzatziki and Coronation 'chicken' pastries. All finished off with a sweet and simple but totally yummy banana bread.
Alex says “It was an absolute pleasure to be able to prepare these dishes for the Barchester residents and even more so because they got to taste them, despite my not being able to be there in person. Thanks to all the chefs in Barchester homes across the country who supported me to deliver this really lovely activity.”
Green Goddess joins residents
The first part of our daylong event was an online virtual talk about mental wellbeing and the positive effects of relaxation and meditation. This followed a short exercise session with the legendary “Green Goddess” Diana Moran. Diana took part in a live link with many Barchester homes across the UK to talk residents through gentle but effective armchair exercises. Soothing music was played and many of our residents enjoyed taking an active part.
VE anniversary celebrations
To celebrate Victory in Europe Day this year, we decked out the dining room with union jack bunting and rearranged the dining room to resemble a 1940’s style street party. Our chef Andy Moulton prepared a beautiful buffet of sandwiches, pasta dishes, cold chicken, salads, pastries and nibbles followed by a selection of tasty desserts. Throughout the day staff dressed as land girls and army personnel, and Vera Lynn and Gracie Fields tunes were played in the background as residents told stories of their street party celebrations and memories of welcoming home family members from the wars.
Diving into the blue
Staff and residents at Barchester’s Crabwall Hall care home in Chester were treated to a virtual tour of the wonderful underwater world of SEA LIFE London Aquarium, hosted by Senior Curator, James Wright and his expert team.
SEA LIFE London Aquarium is home to more than 300 species and 4,000 creatures, including Gentoo Penguins, Sea Turtles and Seahorses, which are cared for by its dedicated team of 15 Aquarists. The shark tank alone is one million litres in volume and six metres deep and is home to five species of sharks – Sand Tigers called Bungle and Zippy, a Grey Reef Shark, Nurse Sharks, Tawny Nurse Shark and a shiver of Black Tip Reef Sharks as well as a Bowmouth Guitarfish called Betty.
