Activities at Fountains Care Home
We understand that the people we support have passions and interests that could be difficult to pursue after moving into a care home – but that doesn’t mean we don’t encourage them to try! Some hobbies can define a person, so our Activities Coordinators are dedicated to ensuring that everyone we support is able to do what makes them happy to the best of their abilities. Social events are organised with individual tastes in mind and with the idea that residents have the opportunity to try new and exciting things.
Louise Crooks
Hello I am Louise, my first role with Barchester was caring for our residents. Previously I worked in an early years environment for 17 years where I organised activities and events. I am thrilled to now be Activities Lead and being able to continue enriching the life’s of our lovely residents here at Fountains.
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
Read our brochure
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 Fountains Care Home
A Visit from the Police!
We had the local police officers come and visit us for breakfast. Our residents enjoyed exploring the police van, and having the chance to engage in conversation about the local area, and how the police officers support it.
Easter Weekend.
We had an Easter egg hunt, our family and friends came to join us in our egg hunt and other games. We enjoyed refreshments, and good conversations outdoors. Easter Sunday we had the Easter bunny come and surprise our residents with some chocolate delight.
Spring is in the Air
We love that spring is starting to show. Here at fountains we have taken the time to go outside, and enjoy the company of each other, along with refreshments.
Resident creates tapestry for local school
Margaret Botterill, a resident at local care home Fountains in Shirley is a 91 year old lady and Fountains is now her home. Margaret has previous connections with Coventry.
Margaret created a tapestry which took her approximately twelve months to complete. Although Margaret did not attend Blue Coat school she decided to make a tapestry of the old buildings which still exist today. Margaret decided to kindly donate the tapestry to Blue Coat School and it is now taking pride of place in Mrs Shelley’s office, Head Teacher at the school. Joel who is hostess at Fountains supported Margaret by communicating with the school and taking over the tapestry.
Lifestyle Enrichment & Activities
Hobbies and interests, remain important at any age. We enjoy being able to create the right environment for our residents to explore different activities to help keep them stimulated.
Easter Bunny delivers Chocolate Eggs
It was 'hopping madness' when our very own Easter bunny came and delivered all of our residents Easter eggs. Our Easter bunny bought happiness & put smiles on on everyone's faces.
Upcoming events
Reminiscence Cafe
Please join us for our monthly Reminiscence Cafe where we will pick a topic and talk about our memories, whilst making new friends and enjoying some refreshments.
July
Hello July! - we have another month filled with activities for our Residents and community to enjoy. Please come along.
Don't Dine Alone
We know meal times can be a lonely time for some people, that's why we're inviting local older people to join us for lunch every Friday from 12.30pm.
Room for Hire
Looking for somewhere to hold your meeting or event? We have a meeting room that is available for free to members of the local community and professionals.
