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
Ladies Day
Residents had a lovely day for Royal Ascot; everyone wore hats for the occasion and they each bet on their favourites for the chance to win some prizes.
Armed Forces Day
Residents enjoyed a fun filled day to celebrate Armed Forces Day. We had the singing group ‘Pride’ to entertain us and our fantastic Head Chef, Aaron, prepared a beautiful BBQ to everyone to enjoy.
Gardening Club
The residents having been planting lots of fruit and vegetables, and its brilliant watching them all grow. Watch this space; we can’t wait to show you the crops.
Protecting the Cats
You may have noticed we have a beautiful black cat around the grounds. We have adopted Jerry from the Downham Market Cats Protection and he has settled in ‘purrfectly’.
Jerry may approach you as he is getting brave, but we ask that you please do not stroke him as he is an outside cat.
VE Day Celebrations
Residents enjoyed a fun-filled day on Saturday 8th May for VE Day. There were decorations, dressing up and a special buffet prepared by our Chef, Linda Naylor.
Hairspray
There were happy scenes at Hickathrift House as Ann, our hairdresser, finally returned back into the home.
It really has felt like Christmas; our residents are just so delighted to be able to get a good cut and to feel like themselves again. It is wonderful to see them all so happy; we have really missed our hairdresser – it is fantastic to be able to welcome Ann back again.
Upcoming events
Teddy Bears Picnic
Children and grown ups alike are warmly welcome to join us at our Teddy Bears picnic.
July
Join us in July and take a peek at our upcoming life enrichment and activities schedule.
Dementia Cafe - 3rd Friday of the month
We extend a warm invitation for you to join us at our monthly dementia cafe.
Knit and Natter - Bi-monthly
Do you enjoy knitting? Come along and make new friends at our bi monthly Knit and Natter group - all welcome.
Gentleman's Club - Last Sunday of the month
Come along and enjoy a variety of activities over a beverage or two! Make new friends - all welcome.
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!
Coffee Morning
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.
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.