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.

Enriching life
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Kat Colangelo

Activities Lead

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.

 

Life-encriching activities booklet

Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
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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

Animal Mischief

Animal Mischief

Hickathrift House was full of animal mischief on Wednesday 6th March, when Zoolab paid us a visit. Residents were pleasantly surprised to see chameleons, a snake, a scorpion and many other creatures roaming around their lounge.

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Digni-Tea Party

To celebrate National Dignity Action day on 1st February, residents at Hickathrift House held a 'Digni-tea party', and they even helped to make the sweet treats for the occasion.

The first Dignity Action Day took place on 25th February 2010, and nobody could have foreseen what a truly memorable day it would turn out to be. The idea really caught the imagination and the hearts of the staff, inspiring many hundreds of them to demonstrate what being treated with dignity means to the more vulnerable members of our society.

It is not necessarily a day for the ‘grand gesture’, but more about taking the time to do something, however small, for people who too often feel isolated and of little value to society. For more information on dignity or to become a Dignity Champion, please click here.

The King's Birthday

The King's Birthday

Staff and residents had a great day celebrating Elvis’ birthday on 8th January. Everyone dressed up in their best rock 'n' roll outfits.

Christmas at Hickathrift

Christmas at Hickathrift

We have had the best Christmas at Hickathrift House. Residents enjoyed a slap up meal prepared by our fabulous chef, Claire, and we also enjoyed lots of Christmas treats throughout the day.

Staff wore a selection of fancy dress outfits, with everyone favourite being Lisa Tibbs, Carer, dressed as a Christmas Turkey.

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What a Cracker!

Residents and their loved ones had a brilliant time at the Annual Hickathrift House Christmas Party on Tuesday 11th December. They enjoyed a festive buffet and drinks, a raffle with amazing prizes and were entertained by resident favourite, Trudie Mason. Everyone was on their feet singing and dancing. We were even lucky enough to have the Mayor of Wisbech attend.

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Elf Day

Staff at Hickathrift celebrated Elf Day on Friday 7th December to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Society. There was also an ‘Elfy’ afternoon tea party with singing, dancing and lots of treats to enjoy.

Upcoming events

Newsletter - May

We are delighted to share our latest newsletter - May edition.

Teddy Bears Picnic

Children and grown ups alike are warmly welcome to join us at our Teddy Bears picnic. 

Summer Garden Party

Join us on Sunday 28th July for our homes summer garden party.

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.