Activities at Fountains Care Home
Our teams are trained to enrich the lives of residents through stimulating the mind, body and soul, and taking the time to learn about each person to ensure everyone receives support that adds enrichment to their life.
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.
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 to Draycote waters
With wanting to make sure all residents have a chance to make connections, we went and visited Draycote waters. Here John a former officer in the royal navy, was able to be up close and personal with the sails. John spoke to a local shipman, who was sailing out that day, John really enjoyed being able to share his stories with another. Whilst we were there our other residents, had the chance to explore the beautiful views that Draycote waters had to offer. We stayed for a picnic beside the waters, having a chance to see the wild flowers blooming in their natural environment.
Who let the dogs out!
Staff & residents enjoyed many four legged friends visiting for their annual dog show, to help raise money for Birmingham Dogs home. This year’s dog show featured eight entertaining categories from “Waggiest Tail” to “most look-a-like to owner”, as well as “Best trick ” and “Tallest Mutt” amongst others. Entry was free for all who came to cheer on the furry competitors, our fury friends enjoyed their rosette and treats to take home.
Live singer Vee
A fantastic afternoon, with the wonderful Vee. It was such a pleasure to welcome Vee back to perform for us again, Vee, was requested back by our residents in their monthly meeting. Our residents and family enjoyed hearing Vee share her talent by playing her wooden instruments and singing classic from the 1960’s. The whole afternoon, there were toes tapping and hands clapping along to the music. “I always enjoying having a live singer and someone who can play musical instruments, it takes me back to when I used to go out with friends” said Mary
Visiting Sheldon Country Farm
A perfect way to spend an afternoon out and about at our local country farm. With the sun shining bright for us, we were able to meet and greet the different Animals. Frankie the noisy turkey was defiantly a character, and one in which our residents enjoyed meeting and talking about. Whilst walking around the farm, we had Matthew one of the volunteers come and tell us more about the animals who had been rescued, and how the farm is supported by Birmingham City Council. Of course the old farm house (now café) with its garden and beautiful flower beds in full bloom was a sight for all to explore, whilst we enjoyed our refreshments before returning home.
Semi-finals – England vs Australia
What a fabulous way to start our mid-week off, with a great game of football. Our residents and their families, came along to cheer on the lioness’s.
With our home decorated, sparkling refreshments and homemade cakes ready for the taking. Betty and her daughter in law, supporting England wearing their England tops and flags waving around. “Such good fun and happy to see how far women’s football has come since the beginning.” Said Betty.
Enjoyable Trip to Hatton Locks
What a beautiful morning we had exploring Hatton locks. It is such a peaceful location to watch colourful narrowboats as they move through. We had the chance to talk with a local canal expert who shared some of the canals history with us. Of course we stopped by the local cafe for refreshments before heading home
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