Activities at Highfield Care Home
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.
Kim Quean
Hello, my name is Kim and I am the Activities Coordinator here at Highfield Care Home.
I have 15 years' experience in care, 2 in senior care positions and 9 in activities. You will most likely find me dancing in a lounge or singing in the corridors, I also love a good dress up day!
I joined Barchester Healthcare in June 2024 and I am very excited to be part of the team here at Highfield.
It is a privilege to be part of an organisation which aligns so well with my own personal vision for residents wellbeing and quality of life.
I graduated University of Derby BSC, in integrative health and social care in January 2021 and completed NAPPA Level 2 Activity Provision in Adult Social Care the same year.
I look forward to working closely with you all, to ensure residents are happy, healthy and thriving.
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 Highfield Care Home
Children in Need
Staff and residents at Highfield had an amazing time celebrating BBC Children in Need with a special visit from Barkston Ash Nursery. We got together to decorate cookies, homemade by our fabulous Chef, and do a spot of Pudsey colouring.
Intergenerational activities are vital in enhancing quality of life for individuals living in care homes, not only providing opportunities to socialise but also bringing much joy to those involved.
Here at Highfield we love when the children come to visit and look forward to them joining us again in the future.
Remembrance Sunday
Remembrance Sunday is a day to commemorate the contribution of British and Commonwealth military and civilian servicemen and women in the two World Wars and later conflicts. Highfield residents had a fabulous weekend of remembrance activities ranging from poetry to 1940’s vocalist Miss Marina Mae.
The most popular however, was a special in home church service, lead by Reverend Ann Fox, to honour veterans and armed forces members who were lost in the line of duty. Resident Alasdair M said “it’s been an amazing weekend, enjoyed by all. Thank you so much”.
At the going down of the sun, we will remember them.
Walk through a landscape
Residents across our services had a lovely time joining Emily and Marie-Therese from the Wallace Collection, for a virtual introduction to Reubens' Rainbow Landscape.
Residents truly enjoyed the sensory walk through one of the museum’s most famous landscape paintings.
Everyone who joined had a wonderful experience and can’t wait to put their creative skills to the test by painting some landscapes of our their in the coming days!
Remember Remember the 5th of November!
Remember Remember the 5th of November! Gun Powder Treason and Plot!
Our residents enjoyed a hearty dinner of pork pie, mushy peas and mint sauce followed by a spectacular firework display kindly organised by our neighbours in Scarthingwell Park. Our ladies enjoyed lighting a sparkler or two and reminiscing on firework displays and stories of older times.
Keeping the mind active
We support active minds as part of our varied life enrichment programme and our residents love it too!
We have so much fun with our interactive magic table which provides a variety of apps for residents to explore, from interactive games to virtual events and many more. There’s something for everyone to enjoy!
A breath of fresh air
Our home is set in beautiful and tranquil open parkland, overlooking a lake and in close proximity to the historic Roman Catholic Church of Scarthingwell Park.
Our residents enjoy their many walks around the garden and exploring our neighbouring church.
Upcoming events
Coffee with a Copper
We are extremely excited to welcome PC Nick Woods to our home.
Join us for a friendly chat over a cuppa and learn about what is happening in the community.
November
The leaves are falling, November is calling and we have a lot of exciting things planned and hope you can join us - all welcome.
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!
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.
Monthly Dementia Cafe - 4th Wednesday
We know how important it is to support our local community and extend a warm welcome to join us at our monthly dementia cafe from 12.00 pm - 3.00 pm.
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.
