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.
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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.
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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
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Spring Is upon Us
Residents spent time making beautiful, spring flower arrangements on Tuesday 3rd April. They have been displayed around the home and look & smell beautiful.
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Fun in the Snow
Hickathrift Carers, Lisa & Jade, made the most of the snowy weather on Wednesday 28th February by making a beautiful snowman outside the residents' lounge. It cheered all of the residents up and they were pleased they got to stay cosy in the warm while the staff did the hard work.
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What a Day!
Residents enjoyed a trip to the Light Cinema in Wisbech to watch a dementia-friendly screening of ‘White Christmas’. They were treated to entertainment and a buffet during the interval. They then returned to the home for more fun and entertainment from Sean the Banjo Man.
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Our Remembrance Tree
We have a remembrance tree in our reception for people to add hearts to and written messages to their loved ones who are no longer with us. If you would like to add a message to the tree, please pop into reception. If you have any questions or queries, please contact us on 01945 430636.
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Home Administration Champion
Administrator, Laura Archer has been named 'Home Administration Champion' at the Barchester Care Awards 2017.
Well done, Laura, and thank you for all your dedication and hard work.
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Lifetime Achievement Award
2017 marked Barchester's 25th anniversary and, to honour the occasion, we decided to change the criteria for the 'Lifetime Achievement Award' to recognise staff members who have worked at the company for 25 years or longer. Everyone who has worked for Barchester for that length of time has contributed a huge amount to its success and we are incredibly grateful to all our long-serving staff.
The judges found it too hard to pick between the 4 Divisional Winners and therefore decided it was appropriate that they all were National Winners!
So this year's winners are:
Kanita Oakey-Kierman from Hickathrift House
Sharon Haigh from Red Oaks
June Hoggart from South View
Alison Dickson from Balclutha Court
Congratulations all!
Upcoming events
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Teddy Bears Picnic
Children and grown ups alike are warmly welcome to join us at our Teddy Bears picnic.
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July
Join us in July and take a peek at our upcoming life enrichment and activities schedule.
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Dementia Cafe - 3rd Friday of the month
We extend a warm invitation for you to join us at our monthly dementia cafe.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.