Activities at Hickathrift House Care Home

Residents had a marvellous day at Old Hunstanton. We dug our feet in the sand, collected an array of seashells for our craft club, and of course, had scrumptious fish and chips near the beachfront.
Everyone was able to get on the sand with support from Mencap! We rented their fabulous beach hut and beach wheelchairs making it even easier for residents to enjoy living life to the fullest while staying at Hickathrift House.

Jean said, "It's been a long time since I've been to the beach let alone along the sand. It's been a wonderful day. Particularly the fish and chips!"

We took full advantage of the weather and hosted our Rock N Roll party in the beautiful Memory Lane sensory garden. Everyone grabbed their dancing shoes and sang along to the delightful singing by our superb entertainment from residents' favourites KJ & the Catt.  We were joined by family and friends and most importantly we all got moving and grooving! 
Ruth, a family member of a resident on Memory Lane said, "I really appreciate being able to join Mum for these parties. She loves the music and it's so important for me to be able to share these moments with her".

This month, Brian's wish was granted by our 'Post a Wish' initiative. Brian was always close to his mum and the scent of lavender sparks beautiful memories of her in the garden. So, our team suggested a meaningful trip to Norfolk Lavender where he could learn more about the fragrant plant and share even more memories with us.

We spent the day exploring the 100 acres of lavender fields, smelling all the fragrant flowers and meeting the various animals in the animal garden. On our way home, Daphne, a respite resident, suggested we stop off at Mcdonald's and of course we obliged.
Brian said, "The trip has brought my mum back to me. I have vivid memories of her next to the lavender bushes and all the things we did together. They're such happy memories. Thank you!".

Residents across our homes had a fantastic time during a special live virtual event in celebration on National Ice Cream Day. Wall’s team took us on a great journey through history, sharing fascinating details about the brand since its launch in 1922. We learned about major innovations such as the introduction of Mr Whippy, Cornetto, Viennetta, Twister, and Carte d'Or.

Residents were treated to a singalong to Cornetto classic ads, an interactive quiz about fun Wall’s facts and best-of-all, an ice-cream tasting session. It was a delightful experience for everyone, especially our ice-cream lovers.

Hickathrift House in Marshland St James has opened its doors to the gentlemen of the community for an afternoon of crosswords, dominoes and discussions, on the second Sunday of every month. Taking place between 2:30pm - 4pm guests will be able to enjoy cream cakes prepared by the home’s Head Chef and will meet the team and gentlemen of the home over a refreshing drink.

The first Gentlemen’s Club of Hickathrift House started on the 9th of July. Residents and locals spent the time learning about the history of Gentlemen’s Clubs, enjoyed an array of quizzes and discussed various sports results while enjoying a game of dominoes.

Across of homes residents had a fantastic time during a special live virtual event, led by Jennifer and Emily from Dogs Trust, the UK's largest dog welfare charity. Jennifer and Emily took us on a journey to discover the rich history of Dogs Trust and their facilities.

Using captivating video and photo footage, our residents were able to explore rehoming centres and learn more about the highest level of welfare offered there. It was a delightful experience for everyone, especially our dog lovers.