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
Cuddles at Hickathrift House
By now you are all probably aware of how much the staff and residents at Hickathrift love dogs. We were very lucky to meet the most gorgeous Miniature Pinscher on Wednesday 20th July. She is 5 months old and belongs to one of our Senior Carer; we didn't want to give her back.
Wisbech Annual Rose Fair
Staff, volunteers and residents had a lovely time on Thursday 30th June when they went to visit the Rose Fair, which is held every year in Wisbech. We were lucky enough to have beautiful sunshine for the day and the ladies especially loved looking at all of the fantastic flower displays in St Peters Church. They also spent some time looking at the stalls and ended the day with a cup of tea and biscuits. We always enjoy our visits to the Rose Fair and can't wait until next year's. Enid kept everyone entertained with her scarecrow impressions.
Gardening Club
The gardens are looking beautiful thanks to our fantastic gardener, Gerry, who had some help from our weekly gardening club; the residents love getting stuck in.
Hickathrift is 'going up' in the world
Hickathrift House were pleased to unveil a new lift for the use of both residents and staff. This new lift is purpose-built and replaces the previous lift which has been retired just short of its 50th birthday. The new lift is more streamlined and is easier for everyone to use. Residents who regularly use the lift said that it is a much nicer lift than the previous one. Head of Maintenance, Haydn Hammond, was pleased to cut the ribbon with the help of lift engineer, Lawrence.
Dementia Awareness Week gets off to a flying start!
On Monday 16th May, we were sent back in time with an amazing show from Lula Mae, who entertained us with songs from the 40s. The residents and staff loved every minute, joining in with some singing and dancing. We always cherish Lula's visits and look forward to welcoming her back again soon. It was a great start to Dementia Awareness Week.
Garden Club is Back Outside
The sun was shining, which meant Hickathrift's Gardening Club was able to get outside and start to work on the courtyard planters. They worked really hard and had a well-deserved cup of tea at the end.
Upcoming events
November
The leaves are falling, November is calling and we hope you can join us - all welcome.
Newsletter
We are delighted to share our latest newsletter. We hope you enjoy reading.
Professionals Open Evening - 19th December from 5.00 pm
Calling all local professionals, come and join us for an evening and take a tour of our newly refurbished home and meet our General Manager, from 5.00 - 7.00 pm.
Countdown to Christmas
Counting down the days to Christmas with a fun filled month ahead and we extend a warm invitation for you to join us - all welcome.
Merry Christmas!
Speakers Corner - 10th January with guest speaker, June Massey
Join us for our monthly 'Speakers Corner' with January's guest speaker, June Massey - local fused glass artist from 11.00 am. All welcome.
Professionals Coffee Morning - 04th February
We extend a warm invitation to our local professional community to join us for a coffee and chat with our General Manager.
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!
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.
Don't Dine Alone - Every Wednesday
We know meal times can be lonely for seniors in our local community and we invite you to join us for lunch. *places are limited.
Dementia Cafe - 3rd Friday of the month
We understand the importance of supporting our local community in hosting regular monthly groups. All welcome!
Knit and Natter - 3rd Friday of the month
Do you enjoy knitting? Come along and make new friends at our monthly Knit and Natter group - all welcome.
Coffee Morning - 2nd Friday of the month from 10.30 am
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.
Dementia Friendly Movie Monday
Come and join us for our monthly movie matinee club, dementia friendly. All welcome 2nd Monday of the month from 2.30 pm.
