Activities at Hickathrift House Care Home
We have two Activities Coordinators here at Hickathrift House. We have a wide range of activities within the home, including musical entertainment, arts & crafts, clubs for like-minded people, such as flower arranging and gardening, board games, baking (where the best bit is the eating afterwards!), and we celebrate special events throughout the year. We also have trips out on a regular basis using our own minibus, where we find out places of interest each person would like to visit.
It is important to us that each individual who we support can get as much from these activities as possible, so we try our best to arrange activities that reflect their interests and capabilities, and encourage them to participate in any way they can. We also encourage relatives to join in with activities and events as often as they can.
For the less mobile residents, we unique one-to-one session, such as simple chats over a cup of tea, reading or listening to music. Activities are some of the most important aspects of a care home, so it is essential that our team are dedicated to ensuring that residents are entertained, and that life at Hickathrift House is fun and active.
Kat Colangelo
Hello, my name is Kat and I am the Activities Lead here at Hickathrift House.
Since 2017 I have been working in the field of well-being and I am passionate and enthusiastic about enriching all our of residents' quality of life.
As the Activities Lead at Hickathrift House, my focus is learning about each of our resident's likes and dislikes and supporting them to remain receptive and active in addition to supporting them to engage with our local community friends.
I organise activities to stimulate the mind, body and soul in an enjoyable, comfortable way. My aim is to diversify and increase activities ensuring that there is something for everyone - from Wine and Cheese events, excursions on our home Mini Bus as well as individual bespoke person-centered activities.
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 Hickathrift House Care Home
World Heart Day
The idea behind World Heart Day is to encourage people around the world to take part in activities to benefit their heart health and that of others. It is a global campaign by the World Heart Federation to unite people against Cardio Vascular Disease.
The staff and residents here at Hickathrift House got into the spirit of the day by dancing to love songs by fabulous entertainers, KJ & The Catt. This brought back many fond memories and the dancing sure was fun!
Gentlemen's Club
On the second Saturday of every month, the gentlemen of Hickathrift House come together for a good chat over a drink and snacks.
Of course, the conversations included the late Queen but also the Football season, the upcoming Cricket season, family and past careers.
Everyone enjoyed sharing their history and passions. George said, "It's so nice to sit with the lads over a Beer and get to know each other better".
Sunny Hunny Mini Bus Trip
We granted 6 wishes from our 'Post a Wish' initiative at Hickathrift House by going on our very own trip to Hunstanton on our home Mini Bus
Residents had a superb jam-packed day and started off watching the waves and a stroll along the promenade before heading to the Sea Life Centre.
Everyone loved watching and learning about the Fish from the knowledgeable staff. Margaret in particular was really interested in the Otters and Seals!
We then stopped to grab delicious Fish & Chips before heading back home to our beloved Hickathrift House.
Macmillan Coffee Morning
Our Macmillan Coffee Morning here at Hickathrift House was a scrumptious success with delicious Home-made Cakes, Treats and lashings of Tea!
Residents had the pleasure of enjoying music by Mister John on the Keyboard throughout the morning as they tucked into the sweet delights.
We would like to thank everyone who came along to help us raise a whopping £207.10 for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Van Hagh Trip
Our residents thoroughly enjoyed their visit to Van Hagh for an outstanding day out on our home Mini Bus.
Julie one of our team members who joined the day out said, "It's never too early to be excited for Christmas".
Everyone liked looking at the vibrant colours, scents and various textures of the flowers at the Garden Centre and everyone certainly enjoyed the delicious Roast Dinner too afterwards!
Gladys even picked up some Runner Beans seeds to try and grow next year at the home as she has always had success growing them herself!
Framin' Art Workshop
Every year we celebrate Arts in Care Homes Day at Hickathrift House. This year we enjoyed a week filled with art-themed activities - from poetry to painting and we even visited Framin' Art to tour their superb Art Gallery! In addition to an intimate Watercolour workshop with owner Amelie Filby.
Everyone really enjoyed this Minibus trip out and felt they learned something new. For Barrie, it rekindled his passion for painting and it also helped ignite memories for Mo. A huge thank you to Amelie and her team for the fabulous visit.
Upcoming events
November
The leaves are falling, November is calling and we hope you can join us - all welcome.
Newsletter
We are delighted to share our latest newsletter. We hope you enjoy reading.
Professionals Open Evening - 19th December from 5.00 pm
Calling all local professionals, come and join us for an evening and take a tour of our newly refurbished home and meet our General Manager, from 5.00 - 7.00 pm.
Countdown to Christmas
Counting down the days to Christmas with a fun filled month ahead and we extend a warm invitation for you to join us - all welcome.
Merry Christmas!
Speakers Corner - 10th January with guest speaker, June Massey
Join us for our monthly 'Speakers Corner' with January's guest speaker, June Massey - local fused glass artist from 11.00 am. All welcome.
Professionals Coffee Morning - 04th February
We extend a warm invitation to our local professional community to join us for a coffee and chat with our General Manager.
Emergency Services - Take a break on us!
Calling all emergency personnel! Come and take a break on us - there may be a cake or two available!
Volunteer Coffee Morning - every Tuesday
We recognise the special impact volunteers can have on the lives of our residents and we hope you can join us.
Don't Dine Alone - Every Wednesday
We know meal times can be lonely for seniors in our local community and we invite you to join us for lunch. *places are limited.
Dementia Cafe - 3rd Friday of the month
We understand the importance of supporting our local community in hosting regular monthly groups. All welcome!
Knit and Natter - 3rd Friday of the month
Do you enjoy knitting? Come along and make new friends at our monthly Knit and Natter group - all welcome.
Coffee Morning - 2nd Friday of the month from 10.30 am
We extend a warm invitation for you to join us at our monthly Coffee Morning - make new friends and enjoy a slice of homemade cake.
Dementia Friendly Movie Monday
Come and join us for our monthly movie matinee club, dementia friendly. All welcome 2nd Monday of the month from 2.30 pm.
