Activities at Hilton Park Care Home
Activities are the cornerstone of a wholesome home experience and our Activities Coordinators are always putting their creative minds to the test by organising new and exciting social events for residents to partake in. Of course, we take into account the likes and dislikes of those we support, so if someone doesn’t feel like trying something new, there will always be something on offer to reflect their personal interests. For the people who may just prefer some peace and quiet instead, we also offer one-to-one time that can be enjoyed with a nice cup of coffee or just a simple chat – whatever they desire.
Jenelyn Szabo
Hello, my name is Jenelyn and I am the head of activities here at Hilton Park.
Having started my Barchester journey as a carer back in 2019, I have gained good experience of working closely with our residents. After being a carer I then moved onto the Activities team and thoroughly enjoyed working as an Activities co-ordinator, which led to my promotion to Activity Lead.
Nothing makes me happier than seeing the smiles on our residents faces.
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 Hilton Park Care Home
Visit to Lavender Farm
A lovely morning at a Lavender Farm, enjoying the fading beauty of summer through its scents and sights. We went for walks, had freshly brewed coffee, and enjoyed delicious cakes and scones.
Visit the Identical Twins
Today, we had an incredibly special trip that warmed our hearts. One of our residents, Jane, has identical twins in another care home, just a 40-minute drive from Hilton Park. When we arrived, and they heard each other's voices, they immediately held and hugged each other. They looked immensely happy, profoundly emotional, holding each other's hands. The photos beautifully capture the strength of the connection between Jane and Karen.
Summer Fete
Today, we hosted our joint summer fete with our sister home, Oaklands Care Home - Barchester Healthcare , in the Atrium due to the unfavourable weather. We were pleasantly surprised by the support from the families and friends of the residents who joined us and enjoyed the event. A heartfelt thank you goes out to everyone, especially those who generously donated for our raffle prizes, our fantastic entertainers, The Banjo Man and Trish the Ventriloquist - as well as the stall holders. Your contributions are genuinely appreciated. Thank you very much.
Cambridge Federation of Women's Institutes
Last night, we were invited to attend the Cambridge Federation of Women's Institutes monthly meeting in Bottisham. Our small group were delighted with the warm welcome and enjoyed listening to the speaker's story about his experience of the Oregon Trail. Thank you so much for inviting us, we are looking forward to the next one. Also, we are excited to confirm that the WI coffee morning will be held at Hilton Park on October 6th.
An unexpected trip
Yesterday, after supper, Cate approached Kim, the Team Leader, requesting permission to take a walk in the village. Kim then asked Jenny, the activity staff, if she could accompany Cate on the stroll. Jenny gladly agreed, and together they ventured into the village and grabbed some coffee. Unexpectedly, Jenny surprised Cate by taking her to The Barn at Spring Farm nearby. While sipping her coffee, Cate was pleasantly surprised to find a delightful group of goats. She said, "This is so lovely, Jenny. I didn't expect this." Cate returned home with a big smile on her face.
Hilton Park Race Day!
What a fantastic event we had today! From live music by Boots 'n' Strings to our first-ever fashion show featuring beautiful dresses and hats, horse races, and a photo exhibition – everything went wonderfully, and everyone had a lovely time. We are incredibly thankful for all the support we received from the families of our residents, Tesco Community Champion Sandra, InVoke Digital Signage for providing the prizes, Aldona for graciously lending us her beautiful hat collection and Melanie and Karen for judging our fashion show. Additionally, a big thank you to Boots N Strings for the entertainment and to our hardworking activities team, well done to you all.
Upcoming events
Stroke Awareness Presentation
We are pleased to announce that the Stroke Association will be coming to Hilton Park on Tuesday 2nd July at 2:30 to provide us with a presentation on Stroke Awareness.
