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
The Flowers of Youth
Residents spent time making their own flower arrangements on Monday 20th November. They have been displayed around the home and look & smell beautiful.
Getting Creative
Residents had a lovely arts & crafts session on Tuesday 14th November, where they made bird feeders for the surrounding gardens.
Halloween
Residents, staff and visitors have enjoyed a variety of activities over the Halloween weekend. On Friday 27th, the festivities with volunteers, Joss and Cecelia, coming in for their usual afternoon singalong – and they were dressed to thrill!
They finished the fun on Tuesday 31st October with the staff attending work in fancy dress, and the residents spent the morning carving pumpkins and decorating cakes. They finished the day with a film afternoon.
2017 Barchester Care Awards
Laura Archer, Administrator at Hickathrift House, was crowned as the national winner in the Home Administration Champion category at the 2017 Barchester Care Awards on 18th October 2017; and Kanita Oakey-Kierman, Administrative Assistant, won a prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award for her commitment throughout her 25 years of service to the company.
Well done to both!
World War Street Party
On Thursday 28th September, residents from Hickathrift House were lucky enough to be invited back to Wisbech Grammar School to attend a World War Street Party, which was held by St Augustine's Church and was exclusively for local care homes.
The event was also attended by the Mayor, who was in his full finery. They were entertained by singers, who the residents said were wonderful. They especially enjoyed the sandwiches and cakes that were on offer and everyone came home happy with full stomachs.
We can’t wait to go again next year!
Hickathrift Strikes Again!
We are very proud to announce that, along with our Administrator, Laura Archer, who won the divisional title for 'Home Administration Champion' in the 2017 Barchester Care Awards, Kanita Oakey-Kierman has also been named as a divisional winner in the 'Lifetime Achievement Award' category.
Laura and Kanita wil now have to wait until the national finals to find out if they are overall winners, which are being held in Manchester on 18th October.
Keep your fingers crossed for both of them!
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.
