Activities at Highfield Care Home
Our teams are trained to enrich the lives of residents through stimulating the mind, body and soul, and taking the time to learn about each person to ensure everyone receives support that adds enrichment to their life.
Activities are an integral part of life at our care home. We want to ensure that the people we support have as much fun as possible during their time with us, so it’s important that our activities programme is created with the interests of residents in mind. Our skilled Activities Coordinators bring a certain uniqueness to the home that can’t be found anywhere else, and which is reflected in the activities they organise.
Neil Barnard
Hi, my name is Neil, and I am the Activities Coordinator here at Highfield! I joined the team and role in March 2025.
I love being around people and making a difference to those individuals. Just to see the smiles on their faces brings so much pleasure. I have been a vocalist since 2021, and singing brings me so much joy. You may hear me before you see me.
Don’t be shy—come say hello! I hope you can join us for the fun activities we have planned!
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 Highfield Care Home
A taste of Highfield
Highfield welcomed local community members for "A Taste of Highfield." Guests had the chance to sample a variety of freshly prepared dishes enjoyed by residents daily, showcasing the quality and variety of meals.
Our Head Chef, Judith Huby, prepared a variety of dishes to suit different dietary needs and tastes. Guests enjoyed a three-course lunch, which included tomato and basil soup with a crusty bread roll, chicken and mushroom pie with rustic potatoes and seasonal vegetables, and a dessert of apple sponge with vanilla custard.
Music & Movement
Our beloved Music and Movement instructor, Maggie, visited Highfield to engage the residents and get them moving to some lively tunes. It’s crucial to tailor activities to the individual abilities of our residents, and Maggie does this beautifully. With some singing and the use of various props to help get everyone moving, it was a truly enjoyable and rewarding morning for all.
Michael the Therapy Dog!
We were absolutely delighted to welcome Michael, the Golden Therapy Dog, and his owner, Lucy, to Highfield. Our residents undoubtedly fell in love with him. Michael brings incredible benefits to our community. Having a therapy dog in the home greatly boosts morale, lifts spirits, reduces stress, and encourages social interaction among residents.
Play your cards right!
We enjoy a bit of friendly competition, and many of our residents love a light-hearted challenge with one another.
Today we spent time playing "Play Your Cards Right!". Everyone had a fun guessing higher or lower, and the results were full of fun surprises!
Fun games in the home.
Our wonderful residents had a great time playing games with our staff members. We tailor all activities to meet the unique needs of each individual in our home. Fun activities that include a bit of physical exercise are especially beneficial for supporting our residents' well-being.
Countdown at Highfield
Countdown has become a beloved activity for our residents. We've discovered some fantastic words with up to six characters and have now moved on to the mathematical mind puzzles. Everyone thoroughly enjoys themselves whenever Countdown is on the weekly planner.
Upcoming events
Menopause Coffee Morning
This is a safe space to talk about everything from hot flashes to self-care tips. Whether you need advice, support, or simply some company, we’re here for you!
Newsletter - March Spring Edition
We are delighted to share our latest newsletter - Spring edition - we hope you enjoy reading!
Looking for a place to host a meeting?
Looking for a place to host a meeting? Pop in and see what we have to offer!
Could you be a Volunteer?
Could you make a difference to someone's day to day life? If you are interested in volunteering and would like more information, we'd love to hear from you!
Calling all Emergency Services - take a break on us!
Calling all emergency services personnel! Come and take a break with us and enjoy a slice of home made cake and a warm welcome.
Dementia Coffee Morning
Free dementia coffee morning, everything fourth Wednesday at 10am.
Join us to make new friends whilst enjoying refreshments and our homemade sweet treats.
Don't Dine Alone - 1st Friday of the month
We know meal times can be lonely for older members of our community. Join us for a nutritious meal and make new friends. To reserve your place call 01937 221 720.
