Activities at Harper Fields Care Home

What an incredible afternoon we had at our Great Gatsby–themed Open Day!   Our Activities Team worked tirelessly to transform the concert room into a glamorous 1920s setting – and it looked absolutely stunning.

Our Hospitality Team also pulled out all the stops, serving delicious food and plenty of bubbly Prosecco, adding that extra touch of sparkle to the celebration.   

Families, residents, and guests enjoyed a truly special day, with music, laughter, and joy. The highlight for many was our wonderful singer Rebecca, whose performance had everyone tapping their feet and singing along. Thank you so much. The residents were really impressed! 

Here’s what some of our lovely families had to say:
“It was such an amazing afternoon – the room looked beautiful, and the atmosphere was perfect.”
“We really enjoyed the entertainment, the singer was fantastic!”
“It felt so special to share this day together, thank you to everyone who made it possible.”
A big thank you to our residents, families, and both our Activities and Hospitality Teams for making this day so memorable.  

Yesterday’s afternoon was truly special as we welcomed Gail, a talented violinist, to perform for our residents. Her beautiful music filled the room with warmth and emotion, touching hearts in ways words can’t describe.

One unforgettable moment was seeing Agnes gently moving to the sound of “I Did It My Way”—a song that seemed to speak directly to her spirit. There wasn’t a dry eye in the room as we watched music bring so much joy and connection.

Thank you, Gail, for sharing your gift and creating such a memorable, emotional afternoon for everyone. 

We had an amazing day yesterday for our carnival-themed open day. Well done everyone involved, lots of fun, laughter and singing! Enjoying the beautiful weather, beautiful BBQ, popcorn and candy floss and an ice-cream parlour!  

Lemonade and cocktail stand! Whole home approach to becoming a singer! Jamie, you were amazing residents and really enjoyed the good mixture of music you sang.

Lovely trip to Hatton for our residents! We’re so lucky to have our minibus and have Hatton Country World on our doorstep.

We enjoyed looking at the beautiful flowers and having a pit stop in the coffee shop. Residents have seen a few changes and brought back memories from when they were younger!  

What a lovely VE-Day we had for the celebration of 80 years. WOW! The weather was against us yesterday, but we adapted and moved to our concert room. Everyone had a blast! We all sang along to 1940's tunes to remember the war. Residents said how much of a great time they had and talked about it this morning! 

“You did us proud yesterday, a lot of effort went in, and you could really tell. It was lovely to have a room full of people, and my family came”- Agnes

Thank you to everyone in the team that put the effort in yesterday to make it fab. The food and drinks from the hospitality were great! Thank you to Mark James, our singer, for another amazing performance!

At Harper Fields, we believe that keeping active is just as important as feeling at home. Gentle movement, daily activities, and social interaction help our residents maintain independence, boost their mood, and support overall wellbeing.

Whether it’s a stroll in the garden, light chair exercises, arts & crafts, or a singalong session, every activity brings joy, connection, and a sense of purpose.  

Staying active isn’t just about physical health – it’s about laughter, friendships, and making every day meaningful. 

What a lovely little outing today!  

We hopped on the mini bus and headed to Oaks Farm Shop. The weather may have been a bit windswept, but it didn’t dampen our spirits one bit. We warmed up with delicious flat whites, wandered around the shop taking in all the local goodies, and even found ourselves reminiscing about our wedding dresses – such lovely memories shared!   

Thank you to the staff at Oakes Farm Shop. They always go above and beyond for our residents.  

Balsall common choir came to see us and gave our residents a great performance, our residents really enjoyed singing along, Thank you so much!

Today at Harper Fields we had our fish and chip Friday with a beautiful traditional twist. Our residents loved the idea of having their fish and chips with chip newspaper in a box! 

“This is a nice change, it’s like being at the seaside”- Agnes.

Our hospitality team worked really hard putting it all together and loved seeing the residents' faces when they were placed on the tables. You can clearly see the joy it has brought to them! Well done team!

What a fantastic day we have had at Spencer’s Retreat, part of The Langdale Trust. So calm and relaxing, our residents loved seeing and feeding the animals, taking in the peace and quiet. 

We saw goats, horses, sheep, pigs, alpacas and tortoises! Beautiful from start to finish. Thank you so much for allowing us to attend your wonderful farm.

Nature makers Play group join Harper Fields once a month for fun and laughter, joy and excitement! Residents loved having the children at the home. 

Watching them play and learn made our residents really happy- they took part in making music with natural sources, morning full of fun-looking forward to the next time!

At Harper Fields, we believe that every resident deserves not just great care, but meaningful connections.  
Taking time to sit down, listen, and share stories one-to-one is at the heart of what we do. Whether it’s reminiscing about treasured memories, out for a walk, playing scrabble together, or simply sharing a cup of tea and a chat, these moments create joy and a sense of belonging.

Individual time isn’t just an activity—it’s an opportunity to build trust, support emotional well-being, and celebrate each resident as the unique person they are. Because here, every moment matters.

Today we made a wish come true for our resident, Jean. She wanted morning tea in the sunshine with her family's wish granted. At the end of the tea party, Jean said to her daughter, “That was a lovely tea party.” 

Thank you to Sonia for making all the special goodies. 

On Tuesday 3rd June we celebrated Agnes’s 102nd birthday!  

All the staff sang happy birthday to her at breakfast time and at lunchtime, she received so many cards, including cards from other Barchester homes. Thank you so much. She was overwhelmed with how much love and kindness everyone showed! Lots of presents were given to her.

Well done Sonia for her beautiful birthday cake! Looked amazing and Agnes really enjoyed it! Agnes said, “I didn’t think this was a big birthday”. Claire replied, “of course it is you’re amazing and every birthday is big and special” Agnes “really, how amazing?"

Our resident, Lesley, was granted her wish. I asked her if you could go anywhere, where would you want to go? She said to see animals. I said to Lesley we are going to make that happen. She said “really”. Lesley hadn’t been out for a while. We were determined to make this wish fulfilment happen! 

From start to finish, Lesley was really happy. She loved seeing all the different animals, from monkeys to sloths, emus and meerkats. Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park is such a lovely place to visit if you’re ever in Birmingham. Lesley loved the minibus ride there and back and was taking it all in her stride! She said “it’s all so exciting”. I couldn’t be prouder of what we do for our residents to enrich their lives, making it all worthwhile! 

Residents came along to enjoy the day with Lesley, and they said they had a great day! Thank you to our host and wish Champion Charlie and Dementia Champion Joyce for accompanying me.