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
Watch our video on life enrichment in our homes.

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.
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

Sean the Banjo Man Returns

Sean the Banjo Man Returns

We were entertained by Sean the Banjo man on Wednesday 23rd December, the residents love Sean's visits and he didn't disappoint as he sang lots of Christmas Classics so we could all join in.

Upcoming events

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.

Caribbean BBQ - Sat 17th August

Come along to our Caribbean themed BBQ - there will be lots of fun for all the family!

Dog Cafe for National Dog Day

Come along with your four-legged friend and join us as we celebrate National Dog Day!

August

Let's make August magic with a fun filled month ahead - all welcome.

Community Events

We extend a warm welcome to our friends in the community to join us throughout August. All welcome.

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.